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Can you train a cat in ten minutes? Not hardly! Should your cat go to obedience school? Save your dollars; it is not necessary. You can be all that your cat needs to learn socially acceptable behavior.

So is you want a well behaved cat, it is obvious that training will be an important part of that wish list. But let’s be clear on one thing, this cat training is not going to happen in ten minutes. Seriously, you can’t really think that you can train your cat to do tricks, be well behaved, stay off the counter, etc in just ten minutes? No, it takes consistency and patience…do you have some?

While cat training in ten minutes sounds good a great marketing sales pitch, you must simply realize that proper cat behavior is a result of owner consistency and reinforcement. But no worries, there are many training aids that can help to make your job easier and more enjoyable.

Got a litter tray? Got a litter box that your cat loves and uses? Indoor cats come with a few irritations, like dealing with the litter and dirt that come along with ownership. If you want a clean home, then a litter box will be one of your best friends and a valuable training aid. They sure make cleaning up after your cat a whole lot easier. And, don’t be shocked, but there are even some cat owners out there who actually toilet train their cat.

Have you ever heard of cat grass? Plant eating is also a custom of the cats. They do this to provoke vomiting (similar to dogs) and sometimes just out of curiosity. Cat grass is a fine substitute to keep your plants safe from the chomping jaws of a kitty-cat.

Just like most humans, cats love to nest and so they need a place to do so. Cats enjoy going to lofty spots in order to take in their surroundings. It is their way of seeking company. To keep them from tromping over furniture, have a nesting spot for your cat. This should be elevated and comfortable. Rub a treat into the spot, when it is first created, as a way to attract the cat. After that, your cat will want to return to its new found “kitty haven”.

While there are many cat training aids available, just choose a few to get started. Treats offer a fun way of positive reinforcement, yarn and balls are good for exercise and litter boxes can be your home’s best friend. But there is no training aid that will replace tolerance and consistency in your cat training plan. And you can guess that these two “must haves” don’t have any place in the “cat training in ten minutes” world.

Cats long for and desire training that is consistent, acknowledged and is incorporated into their daily lives. Remember, that if you put in the time and effort, your cat will appreciate the more well ordered world. It is worth your energy. Good cat behavior is a wonderful gem that once you have achieved it, you will never want to be without it again.

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