how do you train your cat to behave?
By HelScream
@HelScream (2822)
Philippines
April 20, 2009 11:46am CST
I was just wondering if cats are trainable. I have lots of cats in my house and I just dont like it when they start breaking up things... Just give me headache every time they do this many valuable things are already because of this now to all of you who have cats how do you train your cats? I would really appreciate this. :)
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@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
21 Apr 09
10 cats! I still can't get over it. So many.
Like I stated in the other discussion, I use a rolled up newspaper.
But I don't hit the cat. Just the noise does the trick. I hit the table or the floor.
Some people use water sprays. My cat loves water. 
So for my Mitsie that won't help.
Good luck.
Take care, have a nice evening!
So for my Mitsie that won't help.
Good luck.
Take care, have a nice evening!1 person likes this
@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
21 Apr 09
Sure they are useful and very cute. And adorable and loving.
Pleasant, and they know how to get attention.
And maybe if you collect all the hairs that fall all over the place, you could make a nice blanket. Hahaha!
I love my Mitsie, but those hairs are driving me crazy.
Take care, have a nice evening.
I love my Mitsie, but those hairs are driving me crazy.
Take care, have a nice evening.1 person likes this
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
21 Apr 09
hahahah well reading your post do give me the idea of another topic thats why I made this one... well my moms cats are annoying me and frankly if only I could give them all I would have but they are useful too in a way that no rats are present in our house lol. thanks and have a nice evening too.
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@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
and the hairs too lol yeah if they continue t have thos hairs i would have to shave them off 
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
21 Apr 09
Cats are something, alright. But yes, they CAN be trained.
The hard part is staying on top of them, if you don't have the time.
The best thing that has worked for me is...purchasing a spray bottle, and filling it with water. Whenever I see any of our cats do something they continually shouldn't, I give them a little squirt. This method works best in my house. It doesn't hurt the animal in any way, and none of them like the idea of getting wet! Give it a shot. (if you don't mind the pun)
cdrxo
@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
22 Apr 09
It's always worked for our cats...even our 3 swimming ones! (Yes, there ARE such breeds.) I suppose it's that sudden "shock" of being sptitzed, when they're not expecting it.
cdrxo
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
well lets see if this one would work out with our cats. by the way were will I spray them? At there faces?
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@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
21 Apr 09
you guys are really experienced with cats so I guess this is the third one that I have heard of so this so far is the best thing to do.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
21 Apr 09
Do the cats have a possibility to be outdoors and play? That is one of the best things to calm them down and make them behave better indoors.
Cats need exercise in fresh air and when they get it, they will sleep rest of the time or sit and watch the surroundings.
I used the water spray method to train my cat to keep away from the kitchen table and he also learned not to disturb me when I was knitting. I only needed the spray bottle beside me and he avoided to come near me 
If you can give away some cats to cat lovers, you will have less problems and not so many to feed - and less work too...
I used the water spray method to train my cat to keep away from the kitchen table and he also learned not to disturb me when I was knitting. I only needed the spray bottle beside me and he avoided to come near me
If you can give away some cats to cat lovers, you will have less problems and not so many to feed - and less work too...@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
Well our cats do play a lot indoors or out doors they are just to many thats why they always play and break our things..
Well giving them out would definitely make my mom sad so all i can do now is use spray or if still they wont behave on this I would have to splash all of them with plenty of water.
Well giving them out would definitely make my mom sad so all i can do now is use spray or if still they wont behave on this I would have to splash all of them with plenty of water. 1 person likes this
@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
28 Apr 09
Yes, you are right. In many cases it is too dangerous to a cat to be outdoors by itself, even if they are cautious and intelligent animals, they should not be let out in a big city with a lot of traffic.
A kitten has not enough experience and should not be let out alone anywhere, but cats learn very fast to avoid cars and other dangers.
The best place to let out cats outdoors would probably be a garden surrounded by a fence that is high enough so they stay inside...
I guess responsible cat owners find a safe way to let their cats out. Both humans and cats need fresh air...@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
28 Apr 09
Well I have to agree to you buenavida cats or dogs or any pets do need some of that fresh air. Well so far even if our cats will go out which they usually do on their own they will still comeback before mealtime lol
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@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
21 Apr 09
hahaha they are not mine they are my moms cats and they are not trained and I hate it lol well looks to me we are on the same ground.
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@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
nah I dont get hugs from my mom anymore just hate cats who dont know how to behave
I dont get hugs from my mom anymore just hate cats who dont know how to behave 1 person likes this
@MysticTomatoes (1053)
• United States
27 Apr 09
You train your cats the same way you train your kids. If you see your cats doing something bad, then stop them by either yelling loudly, squirting them with a water pistol or shaking a bottle full of pennies or nails or something that'll make a noise.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
28 Apr 09
Well i tried to startle them today and I guess they hate it too.
it's just funny seeing those faces thanks for the help.
it's just funny seeing those faces thanks for the help.1 person likes this
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
oh thats a prob I dont have kids yet. but so far your suggestions are cool... do they hate loud noise?
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@dragonman2001 (59)
• United States
20 Apr 09
Cats are very hard to train. It all depends if they are full grown or kittens. IF they are kittens then yes it is possiable to train them. One sugestion i can give you on how to help train hem is keep a spray bottle handy full of water. If you see them doing something they shouldent be just give them a lil spray and eventaly they will learn.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
20 Apr 09
oh thats a good idea I will get a spray and spray them every time they dont behave.... the thing is what if they will get used to the spray and play with it instead lol....thanks for the idea.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
20 Apr 09
yeah indeed they are to many and they are everywhere lol well your advice regarding that is ok with double sided tape and things but like mugs we cant tape it cant we well I think having them around is much better than having to deal with rats...
@catsgalore (5)
•
20 Apr 09
Spraying water at your cat will not always be effective. If the cat associates YOU with the jet aimed at it, then the bond of trust will be damaged. If the behaviour is that they are jumping up on surfaces and breaking ornaments then why not just remove the ornaments? Double sided sticky tape will stop them walking on surcaes you don't want them to use, as will tin foil.
"Training" cats is very difficult, you need to try and adjust their behaviour. 12 cats is a lot for one household, cats forced into close proximity with each other will be stressed to varying degrees. This will lead to scratching furniture, spraying, and possibly even aggression.
@jwfarrimond (4473)
•
20 Apr 09
It's not easy to train a cat, but you can do it with kindness. A cat will not respond well to being coerced. I have seen cats trained to do tricks. The trainer was asked how he managed to get the cats to do what he wanted them to do. "With kindness and trust" he said.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
20 Apr 09
Well I wish I have time for them they are just to many 10 or 12 all in all so I guess I wont have time for that If only I have 2-4 cat it would be possible to train all of them but since they are many I cant.ok then I will treat them with kindness then.
@kingdaniel (22)
• Australia
26 Apr 09
Show them you're in charge, You're 50 times bigger than them, show them you're their boss not the other way around.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
yeah i am showing them I am the boss but looks to me what I am doing is wrong. I should be gentle to them I guess As the others suggest spray them at their bodies just not at their faces. Well having pets around really test your patience on things. Thats why even if this one would be a big burden to me I will have to do it lol
