How to train a cat? Cats can easily practice small sports! Dogs can do many performances, such as rolling, jumping, picking up balls, etc., but can cats do the same? Some people will say that cats are naturally arrogant and disobedient, so how can they obey their owners’ instructions? But that’s not true. Smart cats can still perform various performances as long as they are carefully cultivated. Let’s learn from them~

Persian cat (detailed introduction)

Standing, lying down and rolling

Standing, lying down and rolling are actions that cats can easily complete, but they require To let the cat do what it does according to human gestures, it should be implemented through training. At the beginning of the training, the cat should be assisted to stand up, with its hind limbs on the ground, with its forelimbs in the air, lying on its side or prone when it hears the commands and gestures. After the cat can complete it, reward it. Then perform training on rolling movements. In this way, the development from command + gesture → action to command → action, or gesture → action will give the cat owner a great sense of satisfaction. When the cat can independently complete the actions according to the instructions, it is necessary to gradually reduce the number of food rewards and use more reward methods such as petting. Every set of actions you learn should be repeated after a period of time to consolidate and deepen your memory.

　Jumping and drilling hoops

Jumping and hoop drilling training requires an iron ring or plastic ring that is fixed in one place. First, the owner makes a "jump" or "drill" gesture with his hands in conjunction with the command, and then artificially assists the cat in jumping or drilling through the circle; the owner can also encourage the cat immediately after the cat occasionally jumps or drills through the circle. . If the cat refuses to take the initiative to perform actions, you should give prompts and warnings, and use your hands to assist the cat in completing the actions so that the cat understands the meaning of commands and gestures. When the cat can complete the jumping and drilling movements, gradually increase the height of the circle. Generally, adult cats can easily jump over obstacles 50 centimeters high and nimbly drill through circles with graceful and admirable postures.

　Object training

Cats naturally love to hold objects, but training them to hold objects is not an easy task. During training, cats need to wear collars and leashes to control their behavior. Before training begins, it is necessary to familiarize the cat with the "pick up" and "spit" commands. During training, hold the traction belt with one hand and pull the cat to the object being held, pick up the object or toy with the other hand, put it in the cat's mouth, and let the cat bite it; then lead the cat to another place and let the cat open its mouth. At the same time, give the "spit" command and take out the object. After giving a reward, repeat this action repeatedly until the cat can complete the "pick up" and "spit" commands on its own.

Next, take off the traction belt, place the object in front of the cat to attract the cat’s attention, and then issue the command "hold" andThe command "spit" makes the cat complete the action. Then, throw the object in your mouth to a distance where the cat can see it, give the "pick up" command to let the cat hold the object in its mouth, and then give the "spit" command to let the cat put down the object in its mouth. The establishment of this conditioned reflex requires time and repetition.