Cat training methods

1. Induction training

Induction means using delicious food and the trainer’s actions A means of inducing a certain action.

For example, while giving the "come" command, the trainer shakes a piece of the cat's favorite food in front of the cat, but does not give it to the cat to eat. While retreating, he keeps giving the "come" command, so that , the cat will follow due to the temptation of food, and will soon form a conditioned reflex. The induction method is most suitable for kittens.

2. Forced training

Forced training refers to the use of mechanical stimulation and threatening commands to force the cat to perform corresponding actions accurately and smoothly.

For example, when training a cat to lie down, when the trainer gives the "lie down" command, if the cat cannot successfully execute the command, a command with a threatening tone must be used, combined with favorable mechanical To stimulate, push the cat down with your hands and force the cat to lie down. After repeating this several times, the cat will soon form a conditioned reflex to lie down.

3. Reward-based training

Every time when training a cat, if the cat can complete the actions trained by the owner well, the owner must praise the cat every time there is a little progress. , when the cat knows that doing so can make the owner happy and receive praise from the owner, the cat will be happy to accept the owner's training. Over time, the cat will become accustomed to the owner's training actions.

4. Punishment training

Punishment is a method used to prevent cats from incorrect actions or abnormal behaviors, including scolding, beating and scolding.

Because cats are animals with strong personalities and stubborn personalities, the use of punishment methods should be minimized during training to avoid causing the cat to feel fearful or tired of the training and to resist the training.

5. Demonstration training

The owner must be patient when training the cat. Although the cat is very smart, it is impossible to learn it in one go, so the owner must carefully train the cat. The cat demonstrates and guides the cat to complete the action, just like when the cat comes to the owner's home and the owner guides the cat to go to the litter box to urinate and defecate, if the cat is trained repeatedly, the cat will remember how to do it.