People are training their cats how to do all sorts of neat things now!  The goal of this site is to provide a basic overview of things you can do with your cat.  Most of the exercises fall under the “training” category but don’t let this turn you off.  The goal of all these lessons is to help you enjoy your cat more.  If he happens to learn something along the way…  Great!

One thing that you can start with is leash training a cat.  How cool would it be to take your cat for a walk like you would a dog?  It’s possible!  Read the article found in the sidebar of this site and give it a go.   This isn’t an easy thing to do but remember.  The main goal here is to enjoy time with your cat.  Keep it light.  Have fun.  If your patient with this, it won’t be too long before your cat can walk on a leash.

Another thing a cat owner might want to consider is how to keep their kitty close to home.  A lot of people worry about their pets.  This is completely understandable if you think about it.  Humans have very strong emotional attachments to cats and dogs.  The thought of losing them is truly scary.  It’s important that your cat knows how to find his way home before dark.  Check out the appropriate article on this site for a few pointers.

One basic thing that all cats need to know how to do is use a litter box.  Even if your cat spends most of his time outside, you never when it’s going to snow or something.  Teaching a cat how to use his litter box is really quite simple.  It’s almost as if they’re born ready for this.  If you have any concerns about this, see the article on this subject.

Slightly related to this is another thing we talk about on this site.  Wouldn’t it be nice if your cat knew how to use an actual toilet?  It’s possible!  Get yourself over to youtube and do a quick search for “cat toilet training” or something.  This is truly incredible.  I’ve written a basic overview of how to start this process.  Patience is absolutely critical here.  Unlike a litter box that feels very natural for cats, an actual toilet is something they won’t get used to quickly.  The rewards are amazing if you can stick it out though.  No more kitty litter!

Clicker training is another buzz word that’s getting a lot of talk these days.  This practice actually started with horses many years ago.  It evolved into a dog training method and is pretty much recognized as the only way to train dogs now.  Well, a couple years back some “outside the box” type individuals started applying these same methods to cats.  If you’re serious about training your cat how to do things on command, this article is a must read.

All in all, this site is about having fun with your pets.  Have a look around and enjoy yourself.  Cheers!

Since there are a lot of terrible things that can happen to your pet outside your home, it is best to train him to stay near your place. Houses with yards, in particular, are wonderful. Training a cat to stay in your yard is great in the beginning.  As he gets more comfortable with the idea of being outside, you can let him leave the yard.  If you’re planning on training a cat to be outdoors some of the time, do not be too eager to let him out. Kittens should NOT be allowed outside your house until they have had all their vaccinations or are at least three and a half months old. Additionally, they should only be allowed outside with supervision. You should accompany your kitten on his first ventures to the outside world. It’s also a good idea to keep his first experiences in your own yard. Follow your cat as he explores this new environment and learns to find the back door of your place. After he is neutered at about six months, you can begin to let him out by himself.

If you have an older cat, keep him inside your house for about a month before letting him out. This will make him familiar with your house. Once he is let out it will be easier for him to come back home. It is also wise to let him out on an empty stomach so that he will return to your house when he wants to eat.  We all know that a cat won’t miss out on a tasty meal!

No matter how old your cat is, it’s always best to have a cat flap so that he can enter your house anytime.  This way, your cat will have easy access to both of his worlds – inside and out!  Try not to worry too much about your little buddy as he makes the transition from indoors to outdoors.  I find there’s no real need to teach a cat how to stay close to home.  Cat’s are naturally curious animals, but they’re not stupid!  Chances are your kitten won’t go too far away from his home.

Good Luck!