Owning a beautiful and friendly cat is the wish of many cat owners. When friends come to visit, it will definitely add a lot of fun if your cat comes out generously to greet the guests and play with them. On the contrary, if it hides under the bed or on top of the cabinet and refuses to see people, or even trembles all over, and is still frightened after the guests leave, it will be a pity for it and for you.

How to train your cat to become a social master? Cultivate the social behavior of kittens!

　The importance of early socialization

Since cats live in a relatively closed environment and have less contact with the outside world, cat owners must arrange sufficient and pleasant social opportunities for cats when they are young, so that they can grow up. A healthy mentality and harmonious coexistence with people or other animals.

A cat’s 2 weeks to 7 weeks of age is a sensitive period for social interaction. Socializing kittens early can prevent behavioral problems in adulthood, and establishing good habits is much easier than correcting bad ones later.

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Adapting to family life in childhood

From two From the age of 1 week, cats should be caressed by their owners several times a day for a few minutes at a time, and gradually increase the time and density of caressing. While petting, talk to the cat gently. If possible, relatives and friends should be invited to pet the cat together, or the owner should put on a hat, sunglasses or other disguises to allow the cat to adapt to a different image.

During this period, the cat will be weaned and start eating solid food. They will gradually begin to explore the things around them, increase their play time, increasingly show strong curiosity, and their movements will become more and more coordinated. The owner should seize this opportunity to give it a full life experience and reduce its fear of strange things.

Gradually introduce noisy vacuum cleaners, washing machines, doorbells and other daily necessities to cats to help them adapt to the home environment. They should also feel the sound of dogs barking and car horns frequently.

　Don’t be too proactive

Cats are independent animals. Don’t be too aggressive when making friends with cats. Too proactive. If your cat has missed the best socialization period, or has had an unpleasant experience that left a psychological shadow, you should only approach your cat when it is very relaxed. You can let the cat understand your kindness by talking to it softly while it is eating. The above caressing method is also effective, but do not rush to touch it, make loud noises, or move too violently to scare the cat. A patient and gentle attitude will definitely win your cat's favor and trust.

Teach students in accordance with their aptitude

Each cat’s personality, hobbies and living habits are different. Some cats are lively and active and like to explore at home; some cats are sweet lovers and like to act coquettishly in the arms of their owners; and some cats are more willing to be alone... Different cats are fascinated by different toys. Once you understand the characteristics of cats, you can plan your daily activities in a targeted manner, and the process of understanding cats is also very interesting for owners.

　Punishment is useless

Cats are arrogant by nature, and punishment is effective in raising good cats. Very small. Punishment afterwards is even more harmful than helpful, because the cat will not associate the previous wrong behavior with the subsequent punishment, but will be confused by the owner's attitude. Hitting and scolding at will will destroy the cat's affection and trust in the owner. Therefore, when the cat does something wrong, a timely "No!" can help the cat understand the owner's likes and dislikes.

With patience, care and scientific methods, you will definitely be able to create a cute cat that makes you proud. A calm and confident personality can also allow cats to experience more fun in life, allowing cats to live in harmony with humans better.