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Entries for the ‘Cat Training’ Category

Using Positive Reinforcement to Change a Cat’s Behavior

Positive reinforcement, such as praise, treats, cuddling, or rewards, works to teach a child about expected behavior. It is just as effective in changing behaviors in the feline world.
The key to both is consistency.

When training a cat to exhibit a particular behavior, it should be rewarded every single time it responds in an appropriate manner. [...]

Disciplining a Cat

Many cat owners see their cats as an extended part of their family, and in some instances, as their child. Just as with a child, however, a cat can often act up and cause chaos in the home. There are effective ways to properly discipline a cat without being abrasive or impede danger on the [...]

Introducing Other Animals to Cats

In many ways, cats are very territorial and do not want to be bothered with. This is especially true for those cats that have been the only animal in a household for quite some time. As with many pet owners, there is a desire to add another animal to the house, which can be of the benefit to the cat, as well as bringing in another animal into the house…

Breaking your cat’s bad habits

It can be rather annoying when cats develop bad habits, but here are some tips to help you rid your cat of those bad habits.