The market
is flooded with all different types of aids for training a cat. From simple
little things to very large expense items, there are sprays to keep cats off
furniture to large housing for cats, to a simple leash to help with training a
cat.
Let us take
a Looking at some of the training tools that can be helpful in training.
A simple
lightweight leash is a good idea. The leash can be use for many purposes when
training. Letting the cat outside is a time to use a leash to train the cat for
staying in the yard. Using a leash to
take a walk, or ride in a car. Cats need exercise and using a leash when
walking is a perfect way to get a cat to walk with you not run off or walk
ahead of you. When walking the cat you want the cat to walk with you. Train the
cat, as they are not the leader in the walk that you are. This will make the
walk more enjoyable for both you and the cat.
Another
good tool to use when training a cat is scat mat. By using a mat with training,
mats can serve the purpose of not allowing the cat on that area. Scat mats send
out pulses to static electricity to let the cat know they are not to be on that
item. There are many different sizes, colors, even clear ones so that the cat
can see the area. The mats are battery operated with no real electricity
running in them. In addition, scat mats are safe to use with your cat. You can
also purchase scat mats to connect to each other for larger areas to cover.
Dummy scat mats do not have pulse or static going though them. These are for
after the cat is trained just a reminder to stay off.
Another
great tool for train a cat is catnip. Cats love the scent of catnip.
Transneptalactone a substance found in a plant used for catnip. Catnip scent is
close to the urine of female cats. Male cat are usually more intrigued with
catnip than female cats.
Catnip
comes in different forms for training for cats. Toys with catnip fill in them may
also attract the cat to play with. Catnip does come in Sprays design to spray
areas for the cat to help learn a behavior. Such as spraying around the cat,
litter to let it knows that is where they should go. For fun play, they have
catnip in bubble form. Just like the kind, the children play with. It is made
of safe products so it will not harm your cat. With blowing bubble, the cat
will enjoy pawing at the bubbles and enjoy the scent of it. Catnip also comes
in ground dry form so that you can rub on your hand to let the scent fill the
air for the cat. You can also purchase catnip seed, which you can plant inside
or outside of your home.
Is your cat
pouncing on items thinking that it is a mouse? By nature, a cat will do this
for killing purpose. There are many
different play mice out on the market.
From simple little stuff ones to ones
that have catnip in them to large one that can be wound up and let go for a fun
chase and capture. Remember in training that the cat has natural instincts to
do things. We need to fulfill them to have a happy healthy cat.
Healthy
rewards for the cat is another tool when training the cat. Many different
treats can provided for a reward for the cat. There are vitamins that are
natural to give the cat. This is a good idea, as you know that they are getting
the vitamins for strong healthy bones, hair, and body. When looking for a good
healthy snack, simple little biscuits are a good choice. Alternatively, if you
are a good baker there are recipes or prepackage treat mix you may purchase and
baked for your cat.
With the family making snacks for your cat, can be a great
family project.
Have
patience with your cat they are learning, and you are learning more about them.
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