Tricks to Teach Your Cat

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Most people think that you can’t teach cats anything. That cats have ‘staff’ not owners. That they’re unloving, only interested in you because you feed them. They’re solitary animals and like to be left alone. They don’t like people. They’re not cuddly. You can’t train them.

How wrong they are! Anyone who has had a kitty knows that they are affectionate, cuddly, and be happy to see you and hang out with you. And cats CAN be trained! They can do many tricks, some useful, others just funny.

Cats can be trained to do many tricks, some useful others just funny. Cats want to please their owners (especially if there is a cat treat involved) and they like the attention that comes with their display of feline excellence!

Training your cat is different from training a dog. Cats respond to positive reinforcement (like a treat when they get things right). They don’t respond to punishment, and will run away from it.

What Tricks can my Cat Learn?

All kinds of tricks. Some – like Sit, Stay and In the Box make your life easier. Others help with bonding and companionship, like Gentle and Jump Up. Some are just for fun, like Roll Over and High Five. And some, like Find test your cat’s brain, keep him amused and alert, and stop him getting bored. And cats love doing tricks – just watch how they will use them to get your attention. Imagine when you walk in the door, being greeted by a cat who rushes towards you and plays Roll Over so that you can praise him and pat him! Mine does – and I love it!

List of Tricks to Teach Your Cat

  • Sit and Stay
  • Beg / Sit Up
  • Gentle
  • Find / Seek
  • Rollover
  • High Five
  • Come / Come Here
  • In The Box / In the Carrier
  • Jump Up
  • Wave goodbye

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