Easily Training Kittens

By Greg E. Johnson

For people that own kittens, they should already know about their fluffiness and the adorable look that they can give them. However, they should not forget that these kittens also need to go through training. Training a small kitten can be a bit hard, but it is only as hard as you make it. When it comes time to training the kitten, you should teach them everything from using the litter box to not scratching the couch. Pay close attention to this article on training kittens because if you have a kitten, you need to train them.

Disciplining that newfound kitten you have there is a wise idea. However, if disciplining consists of spanking your cat and yelling at him or her, you should stop these negative actions immediately.

When you punish your cat, you should avoid yelling at them or spanking them. Why? Simply because this is not the way to get things across to your cat. Besides, you do not want your pet to associate you with negativity. You need him or her to associate you with positive actions and nothing less.

Of course, you should start to train the kitten as soon as you can. Training a cat when they are still a kitten is the best way to go. He or she is going to be more responsive and open to training. Better yet, those bad behaviors have not formed yet and you will not give them a chance to form. While the saying of "you cannot teach an old dog new tricks" is not true, because you very well can teach an old dog new tricks; when it comes to teaching an older cat new tricks, it can be a bit harder than training a kitten.

When you bring your kitten home, the first thing you must do is show him where he or she needs to do their business. To find the best place for the kitten to potty is to find the place that she can remember and get to as easily as possible. You should also make sure you use some good litter and a great litter box. On a side note, always keep that area clean. Kittens automatically know what to do when it comes to using the litter box. That's a natural instinct that they learn when they are young. Using the right type of litter for the kitten can be important for the kittens' health when he or she gets older.

Cats have a habit of becoming destructive and overly active when they are bored. This is why playing with them each and everyday can be very important. Cats that are neglected will stop using their litter box. You should play with them regularly and show them attention. Litter box problems can sometimes go away overnight.

You should give your kitten a reward whenever he or she exhibits the proper behavior just as you would a dog. The reward can include gently stroking them, whispering to them, or even treats. You can go to your local pet store and find many cat treats available for sale. But you should not overdo these treats and always try to buy ones that are healthy.

It is important to catch your kitten while they are in the act if you want to ensure that he or she learns the proper way to do something. Water is something that kittens hate. One trick to stop the bad behavior from a kitten would be to spray some water in their face. You can also use anything that makes a loud noise such as a whistle since kittens hate loud noises.

Apart from training, you should spend time with your kitten each day and show her the love and attention that she wants. The right tone of voice directed towards the kitten can get him or her to listen, like a whisper to tell them that they are doing something wrong. Yelling at them results in getting them skirmish and that is not the right way to go when you are training your kitten.

In the end, as long as you enjoy your kitten, kitten training will be very fun. On an ending note, before you get a kitten, make sure you are fully ready, because so many of them end up in shelters all because people thought their cats were a nuisance. - 31851

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