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Cat Training

Cat TrainingThe best time and place to start training a cat is when it is a kitten and with its social skills. The more exposed a cat   can be at a young age, the less it will be surprised as it gets older.

From almost as soon as it can walk without its mum’s help, a kitten will approach every new situation with the curiosity and confidence that cats have become so famous for!

Kittens are at their least fearful when they are aged between three and seven weeks. This is when they are more accepting of change and experience. They soon become more cautious, so you need to get to know your new cat as soon as possible – ideally when he or she is between eight and 13 weeks old, though much depends on the breed and the breeder.

To get you started, here are some tips to help you with the cat training that will enable your kitten to develop:

  • Invite as many friends as possible to be introduced to your kitten – different genders, ages, heights, facial complexions, hair colours and more!
  • Get children to meet your kitten and to take care around your little fluff ball.
  • If you know someone with a cat-friendly dog, invite them to bring their pet to meet your kitten.
  • Get your kitten used to car travel by taking it on short trips. To help offer a special treat when you return home so they see this as a reward.

How to start cat training

With your cat aware of basic social skills, you can start training properly. But before you start, it’s a good idea to check your pet doesn’t have any underlying medical conditions that may cause problems during training, for example joint or hearing problems. Your vet can help with this.

Once training begins,  emphasise whatever spoken cue you use by speaking clearly, confidently, and reinforcing the cat’s positive actions with praise – for example “sit” and then “good, sit”.

Food-based rewards help reinforce training. Another useful device can be a “clicker” or soft sounding bell when you offer a treat as this will helps them associate the sound with the reward. This means in the future the cat should perform a particular task just hearing the sound.

It’s best to train before mealtimes, so the food reward is more enticing than it would be on a full tummy. But beware a hungry cat can lose patience and concentration!

Try as best as you can to eliminate background noise – switch off the TV or radio – to aid concentration. And keep sessions short so you and the cat don’t become tired or bored. Sessions of maximum 15 minutes every day work well.

Most importantly, keep training consistent, with the same trainer, cues, rewards and signals. And only move on when  your cat has mastered each skill. Be patient: training takes time!

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    Andrew Young
    Andrew Young
    21:23 19 Feb 18
    CDPOM/ Celebrate Pets are a great bunch of people. They have been looking after our cat for just about every period away from home for the last five years, from single days to a couple of weeks. They are really great with him and no extra seems too large for them from watering the plants to putting the bins out. We always get a text from them so that we know visits have started and comprehensive reports on what he's been like when we're away. Cannot recommend highly enough, completely reliable and they love our cat. What more could you want?
    Helia Lotzfeldt
    Helia Lotzfeldt
    20:14 15 Feb 18
    As a customer for over 7 years and a regular traveller, I have been delighted with the service provided in looking after my home and pets. Easy and simple booking and payment process, prompt responses, and never a problem to arrange care for my cats even at very short notice. I have complete confidence in leaving my home and pets in their hands. They keep me updated while I'm away and even put a pint of milk in the fridge if I'm away for more than a few days.
    Barbara Bobrowicz
    Barbara Bobrowicz
    15:07 24 Feb 18
    We are so pleased we found CDPOM as our cat, Lucy, was so distressed in the cattery. We have been using their services for several years now and have always found them extremely reliable and we are always confident that Lucy is in safe hands. From their reports, she seems to enjoy their visits and always looks well and happy when we return home. In addition, they always ensure that the house is left secure and how we left it. We would highly recommend them.
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    Chris Williams
    09:28 18 Mar 18
    Louise and all the team at CDPOM have been amazing. I have used them for many years to look after my dog and the team obviously love the animals. They have helped me out at short notice and also kept Molly for longer when I've been delayed. Louise also house sits which give me peace of mind that someone is around when I'm away and less stressful on Molly. Thanks again and cant recommend highly enough.
    Nicolas Grand
    Nicolas Grand
    16:43 03 Apr 18
    So reliable, I would highly recommend Louise and her Cat visiting service. Going away can be quite stressful with cats, as they don't like the disruption of being moved elsewhere, or having strangers in the house. After trying a few things, I realised home visits is really the best way. It was hard to find a reliable service at first, after a few issues in the past, so CDPOM was a godsend. Louise has been looking after my cats for over 10 years, and she has removed the stress out of travelling, as I know my cat will be in good hands with her. Thanks Louise!
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