Train to look after your Maine Coon cat

In the pet world you will hear lots of people talking about training their pets. They might train their pets to do tricks, to use a litter box, or to walk on a leash. But if you own a Maine Coon Cat, you can bet that your cat is talking to other animals about training you ? not you training him. That?s right ? when you have a Maine Coon, you are not the ownee - you are the owned, and you must therefore be trained.

The first thing you'll notice is that your maine takes careful note of your sleeping habits, when you go to bed and when you wake up, and if you try to deviate from these times your cat just will not put up with it. You will be told in no uncertain terms what you're sleeping and waking times are and you must keep to these times or else...

You will learn that your Maine Coon wants his breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack served at a specific time each day. After watching you, he knows where the food is kept, and he expects you to follow the same ritual at each meal. He will help you if he deems it necessary ? but you must stick to his dining schedule and rituals.

Your cat will never tire of making sure that you do exactly what you are supposed to do and this means that he will be checking up on all of your duties both in the house and indeed outside the house. Friends will be vetted and even you will be checked to make sure that you have washed and dressed properly.

Your Maine Coon must teach you how to walk with him, using a leash and harness. It is important that you learn the proper use of the leash and harness, so that he enjoys his walks. He expects to be invited on these walks on a regular basis.

We have spoken a bit about training and a lot of the training will have to be made up as you go along. For instance, you will soon discover that you must not allow easy access to things like toilet paper otherwise you may discover you have toilet paper all around the house! There are a number of rules to follow and you will have to learn them.

Space is something that is vital for your Maine Coon cat. Whether you're sitting down relaxing in front of the television or whether you're attending to some household chore your Maine Coon will want to be with you and so you must ensure that there is sufficient space for him or her to join you. You just need to remember that although you may think you own a Maine Coon, they actually own you!

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