Birman Cat

　　1. Coercion Coercion refers to using mechanical stimulation and threatening commands to make the cat perform the corresponding action accurately. For example, to train a cat to lie down, the trainer issues the "lie down" command while pressing the cat down with their hand, forcing it to lie down. After repeating this several times, the cat quickly forms a conditioned reflex to lie down. When using this method on cats, the intensity of the stimulus must be controlled, as cats often feel self-righteous and respond better to gentle treatment than to harshness.

　　2. Inducement Inducement means using food, objects, or the trainer's actions to lure the cat to perform a certain movement. This method is more suitable for training kittens.

　　3. Reward Reward is to reinforce the cat's correct action, consolidate the conditioned reflex already formed, or adjust the cat's neurological state. Reward methods include food, praise, and affection. Rewards must be combined with coercion to be effective. Each time the cat is forced to perform the correct action, a reward must be given immediately. The degree of reward should gradually increase according to the difficulty of the training. It should be noted that giving rewards too frequently or with too low standards easily causes kittens to develop an indifferent attitude toward minor rewards.

　　4. Punishment Punishment includes scolding, intimidation, striking, etc. Once a bad habit is found in the cat, punishment should be applied promptly to prevent the cat from developing fear or boredom during training. (Source：PetsZone)