About Cats Training Methods
Some non-cat lovers cannot fathom the reason why people spend extravagant amounts of money on their pets. They believe that it is not worth it if cats cannot learn tricks.
Indeed, cats may seem to project that impression of independence and sophistication, apparently having a mind of their own. They think that unlike dogs, cats seem so conceited that it they may not take commands easily. These beliefs were even made worse by people who said that they had tried to train cats and everything went haywire.
What these people do not know about cats is that they can be trained just like dogs. The only problem is that people tend to go about the process the wrong way. In turn, cats get confused, having the tricks all mixed up.
Whether or not people want to train a cat, a dog, or any kind of animal, what matters most is that people should know what they want their pets to learn so that their pets will not be confused.
In order to train cats, it is extremely important to learn patience and to give more time to the process. This is because cats, like dogs, are not humans who have the full intellect to grasp things easily and comprehensively.
Many experts contend that cats can respond well with "positive reinforcements". However, what most pet trainers will tell you about cats, is that they will respond better if there are "treats" which are used as "rewards". The key is to have the treats ready when the cat has performed the required command.
Also, it would be better if cat owners would let their cats learn the tricks one at a time. And just like any training method, it is important for the trainer to be constant with his training methods so that the cat will not be confused.
In addition, it is best to let the cats learn the tricks at their own pace. Trainers or cat owners should never be pushy and want results in an instant. One thing about cats you should know is that patience is the number one attribute of a good trainer!
So, when teaching tricks to your cat, it is best that you have these three important characteristics in mind: patience, time, and treats!
