We often see many smart pet cats shaking hands with people. In fact, pet cats can learn to shake hands through scientific training. Training can begin once the cat's body has fully developed. Here, the editor introduces methods to train American Shorthair cats to learn to shake hands.

　　Generally speaking, the method to train American Shorthair cats mainly involves the food reward method. The owner can first prepare some foods that the cat likes, such as beef jerky or dried fish slices. Next, smear some meat-flavored scent on the right finger or hold a piece of food. Then call the cat to come slowly while extending the right hand with the meat scent or food so the cat can smell the food’s aroma. Gently say to the American Shorthair cat: “Shake hands.” The cat, attracted by the meat smell, will naturally stretch out its head; at this time, the owner raises the hand, and the cat, wanting the food, will stand up and extend its front paw. The owner can take this opportunity to hold the cat's right paw, saying “Shake hands” and simultaneously give the food to the cat.

　　When shaking hands with the American Shorthair cat, the owner can gently move its front paw while clearly saying the command “Shake hands.” Of course, training a pet cat to shake hands cannot be completed in just one or two sessions; this training requires the owner to persist for some time and repeat the shaking hands training daily. After a period, the cat will master the method of shaking hands. Once the cat forms a conditioned reflex to the “Shake hands” command, it means the shaking hands training has been successful, and the owner can stop the training.