With patience and consistency you can teach a cat a lot. The first thing the cat needs to understand is that you are the boss, not him. Cats are hierarchical, and they always need to know who is in charge. If it's not you then it must be him.
Tapping or pressing his forehead gently with your finger is a very effective method for showing him that he is not the boss. (repeat as necessary, he will probably need to be reminded on occasion) Once a cat knows he is not in charge he will happily submit to a secondary roll.
1. Treat Your Cat
You need to reward your cat with tasty treats to motivate them to learn a new trick. Keep the training sessions interesting by giving your cat a variety of rewards in short sessions. Some good examples of suitable treats include diced chicken, small pieces of dry foods or bits of tuna.
2. Get Your Cat’s Attention
According to We’re All About Cats, you should only train your cat when they aren’t tired or distracted. You can also train your pet when they are a little hungry, as the treats will make the sessions appealing. To get your cat’s attention, start by rewarding them. If your pet seems disinterested, try again later when your cat is less distracted.
3. Use a Pet Clicker
A pet clicker is a small hand-held device that makes a distinct clicking sound when compressed. Every time your cat does as instructed, press the clicker for the clicking sound and reward them. Your cat will learn to associate the clicking sound with a reward. Repeat this 5-10 times in a row, treating your cat each time he or she completes a trick. Repeating this trick encourages your cat to learn the behavior.
4. Make the Training Sessions Frequent and Short
Your cat will master new tricks much more easily if you train them frequently. Repeat the same trick several times a day, making sure to hold your cat’s attention. The training sessions should be brief and not go beyond five minutes. Always end the session on a positive note and ensure your pet is enjoying the activities.
5. One Trick at a Time
Praising and giving your cat treats as they learn a trick helps them master a behavior. Try to teach your cat one trick at a time to avoid confusion. Only move to the next trick after your feline friend has mastered the last one.
6. Don’t Punish Your Cat for Failing to Learn a Trick
Your cat will learn a trick faster if you reward them. Punishing or scolding your cat when they can’t complete an activity only serves to make your pet stressed or disinterested. Never force your cat to do something they don’t want. If they do something wrong during a session, take a break and try again later.
Specific Tricks to Teach Your Cat
While these six tips will help you teach your cat new tricks, here is how to help your pet master a few specific tricks:
Sit: Hold a treat in front of your cat’s face and slowly move it between its ears while on its fours. Your cat will follow the treat and end up sitting to get it. When your cat sits, reinforce this positive behavior by rewarding them. Repeat the training until your cat gets it right. Add the command ‘Sit’ right before your cat sits.
High-Five: First, you need to encourage your cat to lift its paw off the ground. You may achieve this by holding a treat above your cat’s nose and wait for it to reach the treat using its paw. Add a command word while praising your cat. Then, wrap the reward in your fist and wait for your cat to grab it out of your hand using its paws. Reward your cat by giving it the treat after grabbing it off your fist successfully. Repeat the trick several times, lifting your hand higher each time until the trick resembles a high-five.
Fetch: Rub some water from a tuna can on your cat’s favorite toy. Throw the toy out of reach triggering your cat’s natural hunting skills. Praise your cat when it walks towards or picks the toy. Treat your cat when it grabs the toy and brings it back. You need to be patient during this session. Repeat the process until your cat can easily retrieve the toy and add the word ‘Fetch.’
Come: Train your cat to come when called by their name, especially during mealtimes. You can call your cat by name and get its attention by tapping the food bowl. Praise and give your pet a treat when it comes as commanded. Repeat the trick and add the command ‘Come’ when your cat masters this trick.
Well... from experience i got a trick that my cat did occasionarily anyway and then i would say a word like sit or meercat. and if he did it i would stroke him. :) or Google it
You take out your pet and some treats, then wiggle the treats around your pet. It takes patience and time! :)
from the catalogue!
Yes, it is possible to teach a pet rat tricks.
First, you have to keep doing jump to your pet then when expert u have to go to the catalog and get the other tricks.
The best pet is a bird its quite you can teach it tricks and teach it how to sing they will always watch you on the computer and they will watch tv
Yes, you do. You can even teach your pet dance moves if you become a VIP.
Actually they learn by themselves, you can teach ricks like stand,sit,dig and etc. Sorry if this wasn't so helpful. But there's lots of wonders! Explore and see what tricks you can do with your pet.
You can't. Cats cannot be trained like dogs where they can be taught tricks. Besides, not only is animal fighting illegal in many places, it is cruel and irresponsible as a pet owner to teach any animal to attack.
A ferret they have the quilty of a dog and cat + more of there own.
Go to your login page, where it shows your avatar, the daily wheels, ect. Next to your avatar there should be a little window that has a cat and dog head in it. You can click the button, 'Adopt Pet' to get one. It will bring you to a page where you choose a dog or cat and name it whatever you would like. Then, later, you can customize your pet, teach it tricks, rename it, and give it a motto.
leave it at home or teach it one trick every day
It really depends on what trick you want it to do. As i dont have pet gerbils, i reallycant help. Sorry!!