Why Cat Training Is Very Difficult
Friends with experience raising pets all know that training pet cats is more difficult than training pet dogs. Cats do not have human intelligence, nor are they as clever as dogs. Moreover, cats are naturally aloof and prefer solitude rather than interaction with people. They instinctively know how to protect themselves and have strong self-esteem. Cats are unwilling to be dominated or controlled by anyone. Therefore, it is very difficult to make cats obedient and accept necessary training.
Generally speaking, for cats to successfully accept training, they must first believe that the training is very beneficial to themselves. Therefore, the temptation of delicious food is the most commonly used method in cat training. Also, when cats are hungry or feel cold, they are more likely to obey the owner’s arrangements and accept training or comply with a given command.
However, cat training is sometimes a necessary task during the raising process, because trained cats tend to have better living habits. This is also a basic premise for harmonious coexistence between cats and humans. Cat training can generally begin when the cat is 5 to 6 months old, because young cats have not yet formed fixed lifestyle habits and personality traits. Also, young cats depend more on people and have greater plasticity.
Strictly speaking, cats are also very intelligent pets and can learn multiple things trained by their owners. As long as the trainer first analyzes the cat’s personality traits and then develops targeted training plans based on the cat’s character. Although training pet cats is a relatively difficult matter, making cats accept and complete training is achievable.