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Kitten Training Explained

Bringing home a kitten is always an exciting addition to the family. They are cute, cuddly, and mostly look like little balls of fluff. Just make sure you remember to get that fancy food dish so kitty can dine in style, and of course you can't forget the litter box. Now you should be all set, right?

Maybe not after all. In the beginning your new cat carefully explored, sniffed out and found every hiding spot in the house; it ate half of that new bag of food and has been breaking in that litter box without fail. But now you are noticing that your new cute kitty is starting to break in a bit more than desired.

When trying to correct cat problems, there are a few more things you should consider doing. Believe it or not, you are not the only person to need some tips on kitten training after bringing your new furry friend home.

So how do you go about kitten training when every time you turn around kitten is jumping off the walls, attacking your feet and hands, jumping on the countertops and tables to use as a wrestling arena, and that new furniture you just bought is now well on its way to being shredded in two.

You're certainly not the first person who has come across "monster kitten syndrome" before. To start off your kitten training regimen, you'll probably want to invest in a few different things. First off, to protect your furniture from an enthusiastic kitten, get a scratching post. A simple post from your nearby department store or pet store will suffice.

But what if your precocious little kitten is still tearing apart your furniture? If you catch him in the act, gently rub his paws up and down against the scratching post, imitating the motion of scratching. Now caress and praise him. This is a wonderful accomplishment! This may have to be repeated many times before the kitten comprehends what it is you want of him, but soon he will understand.

Next you will need an aluminum can. Fill the can with rocks and tape the opening shut. Now, next time you catch your kitten in a place he shouldn't be, maybe ripping up your newspaper in the kitchen, shake that can loudly. This is harmless for your kitten but he will learn that when he does something "naughty" he will hear a loud, scary sound.

And a last point about the common issue of handling of kitten bites when kitten training. The trick is to give your kitten a toy (any normal toy such as jingle bell ball or fur mouse will suffice) as soon as you catch them nibbling at any of your extremities.

Okay. You now know the essential elements of kitten training. Remember to let your kitten know how much you love him or her. Praise your pet for good behavior. Use positive reinforcement to create a strong bond with your cat for years to come. Your kitten and you, both, will be happier.

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Kittens are typically playful, and can be mischievous, which is why the best training begins early in a cat's life. Teaching your kitten some basic rules can help prevent adult cat problems later on. Kitten training typically involves teaching it not to scratch furniture, which can be remedied with a scratching post.

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