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5 Simple Tricks Your Cat Should Know

Writer: Erik MäesepErik Mäesep

Updated: Mar 4, 2024



If you're looking to teach something cool for your cat, I've gathered you some tricks you could start with. Teaching tricks is without a doubt a fun way to bond with your cat, that requires just tiny bit of patience, positive reinforcement, and consistency. Here are some simple, yet fun tricks you should give a try:)

 

1. Sit: (Complexity: 😺)

  • Start in a quiet and familiar environment to minimize distractions.

  • Hold a treat above your cat's head, so they naturally look up and sit.

  • As their bottom touches the ground, say "sit" and immediately reward them with the treat.

  • Repeat this process, gradually introducing the verbal cue "sit" before the treat and rewarding them consistently.

 



2. High Five: (Complexity: 😺😺)

  • Begin with your cat sitting in front of you.

  • Hold a treat in your hand just above their reach.

  • Encourage your cat to lift their paw by moving the treat slightly out of reach.

  • When they touch your hand with their paw, say "high five" and reward them.

  • Repeat the process, gradually using the verbal cue before the treat and rewarding consistently.

 

3. Shake Hands (Paws): (Complexity: 😺😺😺)

  • Start with your cat sitting.

  • Hold a treat in your hand, and offer it just above your cat's paw.

  • Gently tap their paw, and when they raise it, say "shake" and reward them.

  • Repeat, gradually introducing the verbal cue and rewarding consistently.

 

4. Come (Complexity: 😺😺)

  • Begin in a quiet space with your cat a short distance away.

  • Use a happy tone and say your cat's name followed by "come".

  • Encourage them with a treat or by kneeling down and patting the floor.

  • When they come to you, reward them with a treat and praise.

  • Gradually increase the distance, reinforcing the "come" command.

 



5. Spin: (Complexity: 😺😺😺)

  • Start with your cat standing in front of you.

  • Use a treat to guide them in a circular motion.

  • Say "spin" as they turn around and complete the circle.

  • Reward them immediately and repeat the process.

  • Gradually introduce the verbal cue before the treat and reward consistently.

 


Remember to keep training sessions short (5-10 minutes) and using high-value treats. If your cat seems uninterested or frustrated, take a break and try again later. Consistency is key, and with positive reinforcement, you create a positive association with the tricks. Always adjust the pace based on your cat's individual learning style and preferences 😊.

 
 
 

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