Humans are so cute. We read an article this week about how to train your cat. Hopefully, all you felines out there know that we train. We are not trained.
We are aware that some of you love your humans so much that you would do almost anything for them. We are not judging you; you are welcome to do whatever you want. Even in this instance, however, you are controlling what you are doing for your human. They are not controlling your behavior.
The other cats who may engage in this type of behavior are those who are seeking fame and fortune. Due to the intense species-ism of the humans, we must cater to their whim of feeling that they are in control. Be careful. Jumping onto a shelf or slapping your human’s hand is one thing. Walking on your hind legs in a tutu is strictly dog territory no matter how badly you want to be on YouTube.
The humans recommend two methods of training. They will either use a “clicker” or treats to motivate you. We have no clue why they think that the average cat would respond to a clicker. There is nothing for us in that arrangement. Even if you love your human, try to get them to move to the treat method.
When they get out the clicker, lead them to the treat jar. If they don’t get the idea at first, don’t respond to the clicker. If your human continues to try the clicker, you may need to be a little more direct. We recommend you hide the clicker. Preferably someplace they won’t look – like the back of the closet.
If your human uses treats, make sure they are good treats. Also make sure you get a whole treat every time. Some humans are recommending that we only get a piece of treat every time we do what they want so we don’t get fat. If your human tries that, wait patiently for the rest of the treat before you do anything else.
We recommend that even if you want to be “trained” by your human, you need to set limits. If you’re not getting famous or gaining the complete attention of your human, go back to your regular hobbies. There’s no point in annoying yourself when you could be relaxing in the sun.
Of course, never let your human know that you are humoring them. We get more if they think they are in charge.
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Mom always had acknowledged that she is thoroughly trained by all the ones who came before, and evermore…by me.
Katie Isabella
You have a good human. Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty
Same here Snoopss an KOmmando an Katie Isabella!! LadyMew sayss shee has bin owned by a cat since shee was 12 yeerss old. Shee KNOWSS who iss ‘inn charge’….
Mee will meow that Grate Grate Grate Aunty’ss Simpson an Silky-Auburn an Pyewacket laid guud groundwerk. Auntyss’ Mingflower an NYLABLUe purrfectd LadyMew! An Unkell Purrince Siddhartha put on finishin touchess!
REESULT: One purrfectlee trained LadyMew fore mee 😉
**purrss** BellaDharma
They are the best kind. Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty
Mew mew mew agreed Snoopss an Kommando!! 😉
My cats have me well trained. I know they are in charge. 🙂
Life is so much easier when the humans understand. Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty
My kitties have been so sly and subtle about it that it has taken me quite awhile to realize I am being trained, constantly!
Then they are doing an excellent job. Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty
Oh, yeah!! Dogs are just suck-ups! We don’t want to be like that. We have more pride. Love you guys! Keep up the good reporting.
Thank you! You are exactly right
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them two may bee go get a dawg 😉 ♥♥♥ we noe ewe noe what we meen 🙂 !!
That is a pawsome idea! Keeps out the potential problems
MOL…to cute for words😸I trained my Granny very well, don’t even need a bell to let hers ring…MOL😸Pawkisses for a Happy Wednesday🐾😽💞
Good job!! Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty
Very sound advice! Dogs just roll over for anything even remotely food like, and many things that arent… Ewwww! Maybe we cats should adopt the clicker technique to train the dogs to do things we cant get the humans to do for us?
Purrs
ERin
That is such a pawsome idea! Purrs Snoops and Kommando Kitty