16/06/2021
TWO EASY TRICKS TO TEACH YOUR CAT
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FIRST ONE: SIT😸
This one is the easiest to teach and the basis of a lot of other tricks
✅Visibly hold the treat in your hands for your cat to see it.
Bring the treat close to their nose (1-2cm).
Now lift the treat up from their nose. If done slowly, the cat will follow the treat with their gaze and look upwards.
Once the treat is up your cat’s head, slowly move the treat to your cat’s tail. If they’re still following the treat with their gaze, they should naturally go in a seated position. It might take a bit of time for your cat to adjust so keep the treat on position.
As soon as your cat sits, snap your fingers, and give them the treat. Repeat the finger snapping every time your cat sits, it will help them understand they did it right. Always give your cat the treat after snapping your fingers.
SECOND ONE: HIGH FIVE😺
✅For this one, you’ll need to use a small container in which your cat can’t put its paw in, like a small espresso cup.
Get your cat to sit as taught above, and place the treat in the cup.
Wait until your cat tries to grab the treat and touch the cup. When they touch the cup, snap your fingers, and give them a treat.
Repeat Step 2 as much as necessary, and when you think your cat is confident enough, remove the treat to see if they keep repeating the gesture, always snapping fingers and rewarding with a treat of they touch the cup.
Once your cat has memorised the pattern, start holding the cup in your hand, first low, and higher every time they succeed.
Now that your cat is comfortable with the height, remove the cup and show them your hand. Reward them every time they touch it, and don’t forget to snap your fingers!