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Cats are highly independent animals. In fact, researchers have shown that although humans started keeping cats 9,000 years ago, domestic cats are still only half domesticated. Training a cat is not easy, as the trainer needs to persuade the cat to do the necessary tasks at hand. But with persistent effort and using a few methods, you can train your cat to become a better-behaving pet.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Train your cat to use a litter box

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   Place the cleaning tray in a quiet place. Cats love to deal with sadness in a private place that doesn't have too much activity or loud noise around. However, cats also do not like placing the litter box too far away and difficult to reach.
   • Make sure your cat has easy access to the litter box. Do not place the tray on a high shelf or in difficult-to-reach area if the cat is older and has trouble jumping or climbing.
   • Avoid noisy or crowded areas. For example, you should not place the cleaning tray right next to the washing machine, or on a walkway with lots of people going by. Cats need tranquility and privacy but still provide comfort.
   • Do not place the cleaning tray near food and water plates. Otherwise the cat will not use the tray.

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   Place the cat in the litter box immediately after a meal. Also, put them in the tray after waking up and playing, as these are times when your cat has a need to deal with sadness. The act of placing them in the tray at times when you need to go to the toilet, like right after eating or just waking up, will help remind your cat to use the tray whenever needed.

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   Clean the toilet tray. Cats don't like using dirty trays, and can lead to messing around the house.
   • Wear rubber gloves when handling cat feces to minimize the risk of infection with worms from animals.
   • Scoop out feces and urine contaminated with urine every day. Wash hands well after handling dirty soil, even when wearing gloves.
   • Clean thoroughly once a week. The cleaning process includes steps such as emptying the old soil, rinsing the tray with mild detergent and rinsing the soap, drying the toilet tray, and filling in fresh soil. You should only fill the tray 5 to 7 cm with fresh soil.

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   Use a litter type that your cat likes. Toilets for cats are quite diverse in types and composition. It's important to find the right soil that your cat wants to use. Most cats like odorless clumpy soil. However, your cat may prefer the other, especially if it has been adopted and is used to the soil that the previous owner provided. You can observe your cat's response and adjust it accordingly.
   • Some of the most popular toilet soils for cats are clay, lumpy soil, gel crystal / silica soil, and biodegradable soil.
   • Switch soil types gradually, rather than abruptly, to minimize shock and confusion in cats. You can mix a little new soil with old soil every day for three to five days. If you change it slowly, your cat will not notice the difference in soil composition.
   • In the event that the cat continues to mess around in the pot, it may be that they prefer natural soil over toilet soil. This problem can be quite problematic if the cat used to live outdoors. You can place natural soil in the tray and see if your cat uses it.

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   Reward your cat for the act of using the litter box. Commend them as soon as you deal with the sadness in the tray. This helps form positive habits and teaches your cat that this is where she should poop.

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   Do not penalize your cat for messing around in the litter box. Not only does the negative punishment work ineffective, but it also causes them to avoid the litter box.
   • If your cat is defecating in the wrong place, wash the area right away with deodorant enzyme cleaner. If your cat smells urine on the carpet, he or she can form a reflex that connects the place to where to go to the bathroom.
   • If your cat is defecating indiscriminately, you can use a tissue or glove to pick up feces and place them in the tray. This helps the cat to smell their waste and, if necessary, poop in it next time if necessary.
   • You can make the area where the cat is prone to burrowing less attractive. If your cat is defecating in an area of ​​the house instead of a tray, put foil or double-sided tape on the floor to prevent it from coming near.

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   Use imprisonment training as a last resort. If your cat has aversion to the litter box and other training methods are ineffective, you can temporarily lock the cat in the room with the litter box to instill in the act of using the tray.
   • You should only do this when the others have not been successful.
   • Do not keep cats in a small room for long periods of time. Locking them in for too long is a very cruel act.
   • In addition to the litter box, you will need to provide more food, water and space in the cell. Place the tray in the corner of the room across from the food, drink and accommodation.
   • If your cat is pooping on the floor, scoop the litter into a tray to mark the scent to encourage her to return. In the event that your cat uses only a fixed substrate such as natural soil or carpeting and refuses to use a litter box, spread that substrate on the tray. If needed, you can purchase several rugs cut into small pieces and put them in a tray. Once your cat starts using the tray with the carpet inside, you can spread the litter on the carpet in the tray to practice her familiarization. Replace the wet carpet with a new one on the tray.
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Method 2 of 5: Train your cat not to bite

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   Pretend death. If your cat is overly aggressive while playing and uses its teeth and claws to scratch and bite, respond by immediately stopping play, standing or sitting still, and ignoring them. Your cat will want to play, and as you detach from the activity, it will quickly learn that it shouldn't.
   • Do not hit the cat. Also, don't scold or spray if they bite you. Over time, these negative reactions can cause the cat to feel scared of its owner.
   • Change the play style if the cat is too aggressive. They were probably in a position to prepare to hunt. You can pick up a stringed toy or a long hook so that your cat can satisfy her hunting needs without hurting you or committing bad behavior.

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   Respect your cat's boundaries. They bite or scratch you may be because you touched their body too hard or caused them to turn defensive. If your cat needs privacy, don't bother. If the cat does not like to touch, you should not touch them.

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   Give your cat a means to satisfy her hunting needs. Your cat may not be working at full capacity or having enough ingredients to satisfy her hunting instinct. You should let them play with bouncy toys such as a ball or a toy mouse. This will help the cat feel as if she is hunting for prey. In addition, you can use a string or stake toy as a "fishing" toy so you and your cat can play together.
   • Use cat mint leaves. Many cat toys often come with a zipper bag to hold cat mint leaves, or you can spread some cat mint leaves on the floor and let your cat roll back and forth on it. About half of the cats are not interested in cat peppermint, but the rest will play for a short time and then lie back in a ecstatic mood.
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Method 3 of 5: Train your cat not to scratch things

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   Provide a grinding post for your cat. If your cat is constantly scratching your skin or furniture, it may be because it needs to be sharpened. The cat scratches an object to mark it (using scent glands under the feet), and to remove the natural sheathing on the claw. You should provide your cat with means of gratification, such as a claw post, to accommodate her need to sharpen her nails without leading to bad behavior.
   • If you find cats scratching furniture, carpets, or any other place where they might scratch, intervene with a sudden sound. Clap or shake the coin's glass bottle to startle them and stop scratching.
   • Direct your cat to the claw post immediately. You can interfere with scratching and ripping things and transferring them to another acceptable object, such as a claw post, to confirm that your cat can scratch some objects but not others. .

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   Use citrus or menthol. Cats generally dislike citrus and menthol. You can apply the least amount of oil to the items your cat scratches most to prevent them from continuing the bad behavior in the future.
   • Soak a few cotton balls in citrus essential oil or menthol pain reliever cream.
   • Rub cotton balls over the legs and armrests of the object your cat is targeting. Be aware that this solution can cause the furniture to smell slightly and cause a yellowing. Citrus oil usually leaves less stains. If you are concerned about oil seeping into your furniture, dab cotton on the legs of an armchair and table legs that your cat is prone to scratching.

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   Use the spray method. If your cat continues to pounce on your arms or legs, or mess with your furniture, then it's time to use the spray method. Fill the spray bottle with cold water. When your cat does pounce, you quickly spray it on her body. Cats don't like being sprayed with water, and will soon learn to associate the discomfort with the act of biting or scratching.
   • Be aware, however, that your cat will associate you with discomfort from spraying. They may become afraid of their owners.

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   Don't cut off your cat's claws. No matter how badly your cat causes the scratching problem, amputating her paw will only make things worse. The nail clipping process is extremely painful for cats and leads to a number of serious, long-term problems such as tissue necrosis, persistent pain, not using a litter box, and an aggressive attitude toward humans. . Check with your veterinarian for some other ways to control your cat's habit of scratching if it becomes difficult to resolve. advertisement

Method 4 of 5: Train your cat to stay away from the counter

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   Clean up the food. If you keep things on a kitchen counter, including your cat's food bowl, they will think this is the place to find food. You should remove all food from the kitchen counter, and place the cat food bowls on the floor (while they are eating) or in a tub of water to prevent them from climbing onto the shelf.

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   Makes the kitchen shelf less attractive. One of the ways to prevent your cat from jumping onto a shelf is to turn into a nasty place for your cat.
   • Stick the double-sided adhesive onto the edge of the plastic disc backing.
   • Place overlapping disc pads on the shelf.
   • Over time, your cat will associate the kitchen counter with stepping on the annoying tape.

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   Provide your cat with tools to climb. Cats love to climb because they want to get as high off the ground as possible. Maybe the kitchen shelf is the highest shelter a cat can reach. You can have them climb other things such as a "shelter tower" that can be placed anywhere in the house and allows your cat to satisfy her climbing needs.

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   Get your cat out of the kitchen. If your cat continues to climb on the shelf while you're cooking in the kitchen, keep it in your bedroom or bathroom if possible. This will help prevent them from climbing and spoil your meal. After the cooking is done, let the cat go out. advertisement

Method 5 of 5: Train your cat to obey commands

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   Use attractive rewards. The process of training a cat is a little different from training a dog. Dogs learn to obey commands to please their owners; When training a cat, you need to respect its independence and give your cat a good reason to obey you. Cat pellets are ineffective and can be too big a reward, leaving your cat less interested in it than dogs. Try a high-quality snack that your cat has always craved for, like cat mint leaves, chicken strips, or fresh tuna.

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   Get your cat involved. Before you start training your cat with any new commands, let her know that you are trying to teach your cat something.
   • Hold the food in front of the cat's nose so she knows a treat is waiting.
   • Gently move the food behind the cat's head. Repeat until the cat lifts its head and sits down.
   • Praise your cat and offer him the treat right after completing the "command" to sit down.

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   Use the clicker (the instrument that makes a characteristic sound to train the pet). If you don't have a clicker, you can use the ballpoint pen to make the same sound. Reward your cat with treats each time you use the clicker so that they associate the sound with the treats reward.Then use the clicker and reward each time your cat completes a new command, like chasing the stick you throw away. Finally, the cat will react every time you throw the stick and click the clicker.

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   Training and entertainment sessions should not be extended. Remember that your cat will tire soon. Therefore, you should only conduct training or entertainment sessions for about 15 minutes, once or twice a day.

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   Be respectful of your cat. As a cat breeder, be aware of your cat's unique personality traits and independent instincts. Do not force them to follow orders when they don't want to. Some cats will happily learn how to use the toilet and flush after going to the bathroom, or dart on the owner's shoulder while you're walking around the house, while others don't like being disturbed or touched. You should learn to live with a cat so that you will always have a good relationship. advertisement

Advice

• Don't reward your cat too much. Otherwise they will become too familiar with junk food and no longer see it as a reward. In addition, eating too many junk foods also causes the cat to gain weight, causing serious health problems.
• Kittens are usually easier to train, but mature cats can still learn well.
• Give your cat a treat they like.
• After the cat has followed the command you like, be sure to compliment it and offer some treats!