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Articles about kitten training (0-50 of 125)
- House Training Your Dog
By: Doug Bailey | -
House training your puppy (or grown dog) can be both frustrating and rewarding. The purpose of this article is to attempt to maximize the rewarding portion of the experience. There are several methods to accomplish this goal and I want to take a few minutes outlining the process and benefits of each.
Litter Box Training
Litter Box training your puppy is similar to litter training a kitten. Unfortunately, the kitten is much more naturally inclined towards ...
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- How To Train Your Cat
By: Larry Volwiler | - The most effective cat training is best done early. If you bring home an older cat, start training as soon as possible and hope they didn't scratch much in their previous home. Kitten training is usually easier because kittens have not had much chance to form bad habits. When your cat is still young, he is more open and responsive to training.
To stop your cat from scratching, it helps to understand why they do scratch. Cats do not just scratch to sharpen their nails. They scratch ...
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- Keeping Your Cat Healthy
By: Larry Volwiler | - There's a huge assortment of products and foods that are designed to help keep your kitten fit and healthy. Finding out which products will be best for your cat can often be found out by visiting a veterinary clinic.
A good vet will also be able to advise you on the correct kind of food your cat needs, how much it should be eat per day and inform you about your cat's health. They can also check your kitten for flees and give your kitten any shots it might need.
A veter ...
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- Litter Box Training For Kittens
By: Tristan Andrews | - When it is potty training, a kitten doesn't need the freedom of roaming around all of the house. Limit her to a small area like the den. A place where you hang out a lot will insure the kitten is near you. This enables you to observe the kitten using the litter box or going behind the furniture. Whichever place you choose to put the litter box should be where the kitten will be most of the time.
Box
The initial litter box for the kitten should have low sides for the ...
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- When To Start Training Cats And Dogs
By: Amy Nutt | - Training cats and dogs to use the litter box or to scratch at the door is simple if you start early. Usually the earlier the pet, the faster they will learn as long as they are weaned from their mother. The best performing dogs and cats have been started early and constantly praised for their efforts. Animals vary in personality so do not fear if the dog or cat doesn't learn right away. Be patient and loving with your animal. If the pet does not learn after many weeks of training, something coul ...
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- Pet Care Tips To Live By
By: Mike Hickmon | - Owning a pet, whether it is a bird, a cat, a dog or even a gold fish can be a rewarding and exciting experience. Pets can bring you much love and joy and they can be great company for you, and also a great learning curve for children learning to take care of their very own pet. But it is important that you know how to look after your pet, which is where pet care tips can come in very helpful.
It doesnt matter what type of animal that you own, they all need care and love to some de ...
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- Adopting A Kitten: The Benefits Of Kitten Rescue
By: Tim Goodman | - Okay, now you have decided that you want to adopt a kitten. The next step is deciding the manner in which you are going to obtain your new friend. From local classified ads to the Humane Society to kitten rescue services, there are countless ways to bring a new kitten into your home. One source in particular that many people have a tendency to overlook is the local kitten rescue service. You should really take another look, because there are particular advantages that you may not be fully aw ...
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- Using The Litter Box The First Steps In Kitten Training
By: Tim Goodman | - Kitten training is very simple when it comes to the use of the litter box. Even newborn kittens are instinctually driven to bury their feces, so very little effort will be necessary on your part. If the mother cat is available, you will need to do even less, because she will show them where the litter box is and what to do there. If they need a little encouragement or there is no mother car, there are some things you can do to help them and get your kitten training off to a good start.
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- Feeding Newborn Kittens - When Are They Ready For Solid Kitten Food?
By: Tim Goodman | - It can be confusing to know when newborn kittens are ready for each particular kind of kitten food, but there are a few basic guidelines that you can follow that make the process much easier. If the mother cat is available, she is already providing the best food available for them when they are first born. As they grow up, however, you will slowly transition them toward a healthy, wet kitten food that they can eat on their own. This is done in discrete steps that are easy to follow.
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- Do You Have A Cat That Is Constantly Afraid?
By: Judy Jantzen | - If you have a cat that is constantly afraid then you need to read the following very carefully.
A cat should have a good safe hiding place, where it can be left alone until it perceives that things are safe. The cat will usually pick one of its own, but it should have access to its food bowl, water and litter box.
Close room doors when possible to make the cat feel more secure. This is extremely important when company comes to visit or you have a noisy party. Gi ...
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- Toyger Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Toyger is a designer breed of cat that is bred to look like a small tiger. They are currently being further developed as a breed with the goal developing appearance traits that get closer to the tiger. Like a tiger, they are striped with clack and orange tones.
Said to take well to training Toyger owners report that their cats are docile and fun loving animals who enjoy the company of favorite humans. The ears are small and the eyes are round. Their fur is predominately short, ...
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- Chantilly Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Chantilly cat is also called the Tiffany. This cat has a semi long coat that is silky smooth and soft with no undercoat. They come in many colors including the original chocolate, fawn, blue, lilac and cinnamon. Many patterns are accepted for this breed. The tail is plumed and this cat has contrasting neck ruff. The eye color of the Chantilly cat is gold yellow amber.
The Chantilly is a loyal breed that is very affectionate to humans. They can be a one person cat. Many people ...
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- Ragdoll Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - Ragdoll Cats are generally muscular, large and powerful cats with large blue eyes. Males can reach up to twenty pounds of weight. They have medium long hair with Siamese style points. They come in lilac, chocolate, blue and seal. Ragdoll cats have a very relaxed nature which adds to their charm. Ragdolls are often described as docile, affectionate, mild, intelligent, playful, non-aggressive and loving. Their size makes them more of a floor cat and less inclined to jump or seek out a high spot to ...
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- Ocicat Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Ocicat is a medium to large cat that was developed to look like a wild jungle cat. In fact, it was named after the ocelot. They are well muscled and balanced with large almond shaped eyes and a tight, short coat. The official breed standard recognizes four basic color points, tawny, chocolate, blue and cinnamon.
Every eye color is recognized with the exception of blue. Unofficially, the colors vary widely. The most distinctive characteristic of the Ocicat are the spots. Ocicat ...
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- Manx Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The absence of a tail makes the Manx cat quite unique from other cat breeds. The lack of a tail is the result of a genetic mutation of the spine. The length of the tail will vary from the longie (normal tail) to the short tail or stumpy and the no tail or rumpy.
The Manx is a stocky breed with long hind legs and short backs with adult cats weighing up to twelve pounds. They come in many colors and varieties and either semi-long or short hair. The semi long hairs are sometimes refe ...
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- Australian Mist Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Australian Mist is a short haired, medium sized cat with large eyes and round head. The face is that of a classic domesticated cat. The pattern and coloration is unique with rings or bars prominent on the legs and the tail. Spots are prominent of the body. They come in seven flavors including caramel, peach, gold, lilac, brown, blue, and chocolate. They are accepted as a Championship breed in Australia by the Australian Cat Federation.
The Australian Mist loves the copy of fa ...
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- Javanese Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The Javanese is close to the Siamese except they have longer hair and more colors. Because of the longer hair, they appear to have softer body lines. The body shape is slender though the Javanese is well built and stout. The Javanese is very vocal and is known to talk more than ordinary cats. The Javanese is known as an escape artist with a penchant for heights.
Brief History of the Javanese Cat
The Javanese cat was bred from the Siamese cat to alter colors and coa ...
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- American Shorthair Cat And Kitten Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The American Shorthair cat has a protective dense and thick short coat. They shed in the spring. Coat colors can range from brown, white, smoke, silver to calico. In fact, over eighty different colors are recognized. The most famous is the silver tabby, silver with dark black markings.
This is a healthy, hearty, solid built cat with agility and endurance. They have thick hind legs and a wide, deep chest. The head is oblong and the face is fairly wide. Their eyes are round and they ...
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- Cat Training - A Little Help Goes A Long Way
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - A pet can easily fill any home with happiness and joy. Many pet owners find that they truly enjoy all the time they spend with their pet. There are a variety of options for pets. Some might prefer a goldfish, while others prefer a pony. Gerbils, snakes, hamsters and turtles are a few additional options. Of course, the most common household pet is a cat or dog.
When considering owning a pet, training is the most important aspect. If you choose to own a puppy, you will first have to k ...
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- How To House Train Your Cat
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - Many people are ecstatic when their feline friend can use the litter box, but think of how great it would be if your cat knew how to use a toilet. It sounds like a great way to make having your cat around a little more convenient. Here are some important tips when toilet training your cat:
Be Consistent
Consistency is very important. When you are using the litter box initially, make sure that kitty always uses it. Consistency is the key to train your cat, and toilet tra ...
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- Kitten Training Explained
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - 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 ...
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- Cat Training And You
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - By nature Cats are extremely sovereign and it is difficult to make them follow some instructions as they do not show any enthusiasm towards that. This makes cat training difficult if not impossible. You might feel that your cat is too stubborn and independent to change its behavior but if you train her with right strategies and follow through with rewards and punishments, it can be accomplished.
A cat is a very smart pet, but they do not understand why people do some things. It is d ...
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- House Training Your Kitty
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - Cats are relatively easy to housebreak - most of the time. However, there is always the exception to the rule, the little kitty rebel who refuses to conform to the structure of society, albeit it is a severely limited society consisting of you, the rest of the family, other pets and the house that you share with your cat. Still, this is his society and if he gets it into his little kitty mind to rebel, it will be a challenge to convince him to conform. Let's face it, when you go head to head wit ...
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- Cat Training Tips And Tricks
By: Kathrynn Kelley | - Because of their independent character, felines will not be inclined to listen to anyone telling them what to do. This means that cat training is a tricky business, but it can be done. You probably think that your cat is too stubborn to ever change, but training is a goal that you can reach with the right game plan and the correct reward and punishment system.
Cats are extremely intelligent but they don't get the idea of cause and effect like human beings do. In considering a behavi ...
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- Kitten Training Books: What You Need To Know From Them.
By: Julie Camden | - Bringing home that adorable new addition to your family is an exciting time for the whole family. Mom and Dad scurry around making certain that all is in place for the new arrival; the little bed set up with soft, comfy blankets, the appropriate toys purchased, the right kind of food with the proper nutritional value. The big day approaches and it's time to bring that little bundle of joy home. Everyone is enthralled with the perfect little nose, that adorable gaze. Until the little stinker lean ...
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- Cat Training Tips And Strategies
By: Paula Sanders | - Cats are typically self-sufficient and thus do not need a lot of training. It is unfortunate, though, that some kittens can form bad habits as they mature. Such bad habits are common in cats that have been adopted, neglected, abused, taken in as a stray, or even purchased from a breeder. Even then, though, it seems that cats have a natural instinct guiding them to the litter box and thus a majority of them do not require "potty training."
An essential component of cat training is re ...
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- How To Choose The Right Kitten For You
By: Merlin Wizard | - Whether you're thinking of buying a pedigree or just a moggie, there's several important factors to take into consideration when choosing your kitten.
When you go to view make sure you are able to view the whole litter this will enable you to determine the characteristics of each kitten. Look for a playful and alert kitten, choose a kitten with clear eyes and a shiny coat. Check the ears and paws for any signs of ringworm. Are the kittens clean and not giving off any bad odours? V ...
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- Choosing The Right Breed Of Cat
By: Albert Tang | - Choosing a suitable breed of cat as a pet can be quite a dilemma to many people. There are many breed to choose from and all of them look so cute and adorable when they are still at the kitten age. In order to have a harmonious relationship with your cat from the onset, it's important to take note of your lifestyle and personality before making a decision. It will also be good if you can seek the opinion of your family before making a firm decision.
If you looking at buying a pur ...
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- Cat Training Is Not Always Easy
By: Albert Tang | - Cat training is not always easy, but it is possible if you want to have a well trained cat that will add a lot of fun, joy and laughter to your family. A cat that is not properly trained will not understand what is acceptable and what is not, which is why cat training is so important to both the cat and his/her owner.
It is much easier to instill good habits on a kitten as opposed to an older cat, which is something that every cat owner should take into consideration prior to sele ...
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- Essential Cat Training Tips
By: Albert Tang | - Cats are extremely sociable animals even though cats tend to give an image of solidarity and aloofness. Cats that are well trained can form successful relationships with you and your family including other family pets. A well trained cat also caused fewer social problems and minimized nuisances and embarrassments for you down the road.
While instilling discipline into your cat is important, tough punishment must be avoided. Instead use positive actions and avoid negative ones wh ...
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- Choosing A Cat
By: Crystal Chan | - Your cat may be a member of your family for as long as 20 years, so it makes sense to choose carefully! Look for a healthy, active animal with a friendly attitude to ensure a good start. Male or female are equally good pets when neutered. Either a kitten or an adult cat may suit you. Kittens are irascible but have much to learn, like house-training and claw control. Adults are usually better behaved, but need time to settle in a new home.
Have a good start by being a carin ...
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- Cat Training: Behavioral Modification Training
By: Carol Osborne | - TIP: Be sure your home accommodates your cat's needs, by creating an environment that provides a natural lifestyle for your cat.
This involves learning to read your cat's "body language" and requires consistency, lots of love and plenty of patience. For most cats, training is well worth the effort and helps prevent many behavioral problems from developing later in life.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
If you are lucky enough to start out with a kitten, teaching her ...
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- How To Stop Your Cat Chewing On Electrical Cords And Other Objects
By: Mike Ray | - Chewing on electrical cords can burn or shock your cat, causing respiratory problems, cardiac arrest and even death. Cat's sharp teeth and their inquisitive nature can put your cat at high risk. This is especially an issue with kittens.
Here's what to do to:
1. Tape cords to the wall with electrical tape to help prevent your pet from gaining access to them.
2. Stow excess lengths of cord behind furniture or appliances, hidden from your cat's view. Cat ...
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- How To Trim Your Cat's Nails
By: Mike Ray | - Remember, if you don't trim your cat's nails, they will find some way to scratch them down on their own... most likely on your furniture! (This is less of an issue for outdoor cats).
Trimming nails, like bathing can be a really fun, easy process if you know how.
Steps to trim your cat's nails:
1. Get your cat accustomed to having their feet and nails handled; whenever you're snuggling, take a moment to massage each paw.
2. Turn on a str ...
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- How To Litter Train A Kitten
By: Rona Limsy | - If the mother cat is still in the home and she is already litter trained, then litter training her kittens is a natural process. Her kittens will simply follow what she does. However, ultimately, each cat should have its own litter tray or else it may create a host of other litter tray problems for you!
For most kitten owners, the mother cat is not in the home if the kitten was orphaned or purchased. But this is not a problem. It is easy to litter train a cat when it's still a ...
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- Your Cat's First Visit To The Vet
By: Tristan Andrews | - If you have a new cat or kitten in your life, or soon plan to bring one (or more) into your family, at some point you will find yourself making an appointment for a first veterinary visit. Regardless of their background or state of health, new pets should be seen by a veterinarian.
At the very least, an office visit provides an opportunity to learn about caring for your cat; in many cases it is also necessary for the diagnosis of potentially harmful problems such as intestinal wor ...
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- Spaying And Neutering Your Cat
By: Tristan Andrews | - Lack of information or misinformation about neutering and spaying result in millions of kitten and cats being euthanized or abandoned each year. There is much debate about this problem in the cat community.
Some cat owners are fearful that the procedure might be painful or cruel or that it will result in a personality change. Separating myth from reality should reassure cat owners that neutering and spaying not only help solve the problem of unwanted cats but also contribute to th ...
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- How To Decide If A Dog Is Right For You
By: Paul P. Duxbury | - Early morning walks, cold noses waking you up. Are you really ready for all that a dog needs? Do you know where you local veterinarian is? What kind of dog do you want? Are you ready to play pick up maid? Do you really like those shoes? How about that new white carpet you just put in? Are you very attached to it staying white? These are all things you must think of when you go to purchase or adopt a new member of your family.
A dog can be a great addition to your family as long a ...
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- Practical Reasons To Train Your Cat
By: Lee Dobbins | - A good number of people prefer a feline pet than a canine one. They each have their own reasons: that cats are tamer, that a cat's purr is not as loud as a dog's bark, that it is more economical to keep a cat than a dog. Whatever your reasons are for keeping a cat as your pet, training Puss 'N Boots is not exactly the same as training Pluto. In fact, it requires less repetition and more affection.
A more harmonious relationship between pet and master is the objective of trainin ...
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- Some Tips To Help In Training Your Cat
By: Chris Snow | - There are a number of cat behaviors that may indicate your cat has a problem that could require a trip to the veterinarian, or they may just mean the cat needs some training.
A kitten that grinds its teeth could have an improper bite, while an older cat that has started teeth-grinding behavior would likely need to go to the vet to be examined for a medical problem in its mouth, teeth, or gums. It may also help to change the cat's diet, since older cats often have problems chewing ...
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- Train Your Cat To Be Groomed
By: Burt Cotton | - Grooming for a cat should be done on a daily basis for proper care of your cat. In addition, with the proper care, your cat will stay healthy.
Brushing, combing, clipping nails, and cleaning ears, are grooming that needs to be done. By doing basic grooming on a regular basis will help in prevention with scratching furniture, and hairball management.
Hairball management can be managed using different products that can help with the hairball for the cat. Do not confus ...
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- Tips On Training Your Kitten
By: Burt Cotton | - Most kittens seem irresistibly cute and fun. There are a few more things to know before you bring home your kitten. You need to research healthy types of food. You should interview a vet. You should kitten proof your house. You should pick up your plants, hide your wires. One good idea you can do is go out and find something for your kitten to hide in. when they first get home they may get a bit scared and want to find a safe and secure place to go. This could either be a kitty condo or a kennel ...
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- Train Your Cat For Vacations
By: Burt Cotton | - When you are going on a vacation or taking your cat out for a length of time you will want to have the cat trained to ride in a car or vehicle so that the cat is not jumping all over and over the seats.
Purchasing a pet carrier will be the first thing that you will want to do. Searching for the right carrier is another thing that you will want to do. Knowing the right size and fit for the cat will be very important to the cat and you. A carrier in which your cat will like and a ca ...
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- Clicker Training Cats - Easy And Effective
By: Ken Charnly | - Clicker training incorporates the use of a clicker as a reward or encouragement when training a cat.
Cats are able to relate with the clicker, displaying good actions and behavior. Clicker training is often linked with conventional condition, where cats associate sound with food and operational condition and where cats execute movements for food.
A clicker is found to be more effective than verbal command because cats can hear clicker sounds more clearly than a vo ...
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