Kitten Training Tips
Kittens are easier to train because they haven't developed many of the bad habits of older cats, and they are quick and eager to learn. However, don't start too early. Very young kittens should stay with their mothers until they are at least 8 weeks old and they shouldn't begin training before they've left their mother.
When you do begin training kittens, make sure you don't do too much when you begin your training regimen. Kittens learn quickly, but if you train them for too long at each session they may get tired quickly, or come to resent the training. If you're training a new behavior, such as running, jumping, or rolling for cat agility training, only train for a few minutes at a time or until your cat does the behavior correctly two or three times in a row.
Don't tire out your kitten, or become too repetitive in your training, but get them used to training so you can train for longer periods as they grow older.
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Comments (3)
claire November 29, 2009 4:34 PM
my cat is 9 weeks old and im trying to train him towalk on a leash but as soon as i get the collar around his neck all he does is lie downn and make me drag him what do i do
jblum315 December 1, 2009 8:29 AM
If you can find a kitty harness it may work better than a leash.
Sarah December 2, 2009 7:35 AM
I agree, a harness is better. Put the harness on him and then let it go. Let him get used to wearing it for short periods of time while inside the house (a few minutes at first, then stretch it out). After a while, he'll be comfortable enough to begin walking around on his own with it on. Eventually, you can begin to hold the leash while he walks around. When he gets used to that, you can start walking short distances, slowly stretching out the time until you can take a real walk. Hope this helps!
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