I Hate Cat Training...and Other Daily Irritants

Can you train a cat in ten minutes? Not hardly! Should your cat go to obedience school? Save your dollars; it is not necessary. You can be all that your cat needs to learn socially acceptable behavior.

So is you want a well behaved cat, it is obvious that training will be an important part of that wish list. But let's be clear on one thing, this cat training is not going to happen in ten minutes. Seriously, you can't really think that you can train your cat to do tricks, be well behaved, stay off the counter, etc in just ten minutes? No, it takes consistency and patience...do you have some?

While cat training in ten minutes sounds like a great marketing spin for some cat guru, it is just not a reality. Cats do best when you combine consistency and reinforcement into your training plan. There a many cat training aids available that will help you to get control over your cat's behavior.

One of the training aids that nearly every owner purchases is a well constructed litter tray. Cats are meticulously clean and want their potty area to be clean as well. Litter boxes help to keep the kitty poo in the proper location and not all over your home. If you are really passionate about a clean house, then you might even consider tackling toilet training your cat. Seriously, it can be done!

Cat grass is a fabulous invention. Since cats are such curious creatures and they love to chew and chomp, having cat grass available will allow them to enjoy a plant of their very own.

Just like most humans, cats love to nest and so they need a place to do so. Cats enjoy going to lofty spots in order to take in their surroundings. It is their way of seeking company. To keep them from tromping over furniture, have a nesting spot for your cat. This should be elevated and comfortable. Rub a treat into the spot, when it is first created, as a way to attract the cat. After that, your cat will want to return to its new found "kitty haven".

Cat treats, cat condos, balls of yarn, litter boxes...all of these cat training tools can make reinforcing positive behavior much easier. Remember, tolerance and consistency are still two crucial parts of cat training, regardless of the training tools you have on hand. And never forget, there is no "cat training in ten minutes"...so don't waste your money on any program promising such.

Cats long for and desire training that is consistent, acknowledged and is incorporated into their daily lives. Remember, that if you put in the time and effort, your cat will appreciate the more well ordered world. It is worth your energy. Good cat behavior is a wonderful gem that once you have achieved it, you will never want to be without it again.

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