Cat Training Videos: Easy Tips for How to Train a Cat

Did you know that you're already training your cat every single day? It's true! Every interaction you have with your cat can reinforce whatever behavior they just did. And we can teach you how to train your cat in a way that improves both of your lives.

The following videos offer tips and tricks for how to train cats and kittens.

The up-down game

Here’s your first cat training activity: the up-down game. It’s the perfect activity to start with because it’s easy and fun. And it really bonds you and your cat and sets the stage for our upcoming fun training activities. Once your cat has the knack of the up-down game, you can play it in situations where your cat is feeling stressed. The familiar feeling of the game and the connection with you will help your cat feel confident in these situations.

Targeting

Here’s your next cat training activity: targeting. Once your cat has the knack of targeting, you can use it to lead your cat to different locations in your home when necessary, or you can just do it for fun!

Sit

Here's your third cat training activity: teaching your cat to sit. Once your cat learns “sit,” you can start using it in everyday situations, such as before feeding or opening a door.

High five

Here's your fourth cat training activity: teaching your cat to high five! It’s a great way to bond with your cat and enrich their life. 

Kitten training tips

Sweet, well-mannered adult cats often start with good kitten training. Kittens are more easily desensitized to new things than adult cats because they’re more open to new experiences. So whether you’ve just adopted kittens or are fostering some, this is the perfect time to train them to tolerate procedures that will make life easier for everyone in the future.

Here are three things you can do to help kittens grow up to be super easy cats.

• Handling for routine medical care: Give them a squirt of water every day or two through an oral syringe, and coat tiny empty capsules in squeezy treats, so they don't mind taking medicine. 
• Brushing teeth: Open their mouth, touch inside, and start brushing only with pet toothpaste. 
• Nail trims: Touch their toe beans and pop out their claws every day, so nail trims are no big deal.

When training any cat or kitten, be gentle and calm, and use a soft, reassuring voice to help your kitty learning as a positive experience.