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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?

Now…get serious. Cat training in ten minutes sounds good on paper, but training is all about consistency and reinforcement. Training aids are one thing that will make cat training a lot easier on you and your cat. The following aids are great ways to improve cat behavior and that all-too-distinct curious “style”.

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.

You might also think about getting a bunch a cat grass to grow in your home. Your kitty will enjoy having something to munch on and it should keep them from devouring your favorite plants on the ledge.

Just like most humans, cats love to nest and so they need a place to do so. Most cats enjoy going to lofty spots in order to over look their kingdom. In order to keep them from tromping all over your furniture, create a nesting spot dedicated soley to your feline baby. Cat trees or cat condos are a great example of cat nesting spots. When the area is brand new, you might consider rubbing the spot with a cat treat in order to transfer the yummy smell which should entice your cat to move on in.

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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