There is an opinion that training cats - it's something on the brink of fantasy. Yes, cats are independent and proud creatures, however they can also be accustomed to performing tricks, and it's not for nothing that Kuklachev became famous all over the world with his unusually obedient favorites!
The basics of training cats
The first thing you should understand is that by forcing you will never force a cat to do anything. Only patience, praise and reward of the pet will help you achieve the desired result. The training of a cat starts from 6-8 months. At this time, the pet has already grown enough and understands your requirements.
Training should begin with observing the behavior of the animal. Follow, what games your favorite plays, what gives preference. It is based on the deposits that have been pawned that the animal can be trained. If a pet likes to wear his toys in his teeth, it will be easier to teach to bring the objects thrown by you. If the kitten prefers to jump on the nightstand and climb on the carpets, you can easily teach his stunts to jump through the ring, or move from one palm to another. That is, the training of cats at home begins with the definition of the makings of your pet.
How to teach a cat to do tricks?
Resign yourself to the fact that you can never make a cat do what it does not like or do not want, and therefore immediately refuse to perform those tricks to which the animal does not have a soul. Unlike dogs, which need a manifestation of strength, cats understand only the language of affection and praise. Of course, in addition to pleasant words, there must be a delicious treat! However, you can not become a cat coach if she does not like you or does not trust you. The entire learning process is built on the game, and nothing else.
Methods of training cats
In fact, there is no difference whether there is training of British cats or other breeds, there are only two main methods:
- Wait until the pet himself performs a certain action, and then say the command. Repeat the command each time the cat performs a certain action (for example, "Sit"). After the cat remembers the sound of the team and its action, it is necessary to encourage it with something delicious;
- Bait. For example, you can keep a piece of meat over one chair, waiting for the cat to jump over to it from the other. Similarly, stunts with jumps in the rings, walking on the rope and others are performed.
How to teach a kitten to stunts "sit!", "To me!", "Give a paw!"?
It's easiest to train a cat "to me!". Cats and so go to the call, if they are sure that they will give a dose of affection or something delicious. Speak always cheerfully, easily, call a pet by name. As soon as the cat appears - put the food in a bowl. After getting used to this team with food, you can try to summon a cat, giving it as a reward to your affection.
The command "To sit!", As already mentioned above, learns by the method of waiting. Put the cat in front of you, wait. When she wants to sit down herself, say the command. After a while the cat will remember both the sound of the command, and its fulfillment, then let's
Training Siamese cats for the "give a paw" command begins after the pet performs the "Sit" command. Take one of the forelegs of the cat and say "give a paw," then immediately encourage the pet. This exercise should be performed until the cat itself gives you a paw.
There are many more commands that you can train an animal. For example: "stand!" Or "bring it!". There are other tricks, but do not overdo it in training, because a cat should not be disgusted with such an activity.