Training Your Siamese Cat

Cat Training Tips:

Training and Housebreaking your Siamese Cat

Is it possible to train your Siamese cat? Usually when we think of cats, we think of an independent streak that will not respond to commands. Our Siamese will come when called, but she will "sit" and "stay" at her own leisure.

» Housebreaking your Cat If your Siamese cat will be spending any length of time indoors, it is essential to to make sure you housebreak your cat by training her to use a litter box. Cats like to be clean about using the bathroom, and will usually go somewhere that allows them to "cover" their mess (for example, some cats will go in potted plants if not properly trained, which will eventually kill your plants!) Confining your new Siamese kitten to a room with the litter box can be helpful, as well as placing the cat in the box a few times in order to establish familiarity. Placing the litter box somewhere of convenience will be helpful -Typically, your Siamese kitten will learn housebreaking behavior from it's mother, but some kittens are slower learners.

if you hide the litter box while you're trying to housebreak your cat, your cat may not be able to find the box and will consequently go in the corner of the room! Don't place the litter box in a place where the kitten may be frightened - consider distance from loud noises, other pets, etc.

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» Toilet Training your Cat
Can you REALLY teach your cat how to use the toilet? Cat owners swear by the instructional DVD set, with step-by-step instructions from how train your cat from using the litterbox to using the toilet. After all training your cat to use the toilet will save you on the cost of litter -- and gets rid of that terrible litterbox odor!

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» Leash Training Your Cat Cat enthusiasts have debated for years as to whether or not cats should be leash-trained. Some argue that it's cruel and inhumane to force a cat, who is naturally independent, to submit to walking on a leash, while other cat lovers simply want to spend more time with their precious feline and feel it is possible to train a cat to walk on a leash -- it just may require more patience. If you are one of those who would love to leash train your cat, here are some tips we've compiled from various sources. Remember, lots of patience and love will be required -- never become frustrated with your precious kitty. Also remember you want your cat to enjoy walking on a leash, not be burdened by it. Depending on your Siamese's tolerance level, it may take several days for your cat to become accustomed to the idea of a harness!       » Try the Come with Me Kitty Harness and Leash         from Amazon Steps for Leash Training your Siamese Cat

Use a harness and a light leash rather than just a leash, and attach the leash at the back rather than at the neck (for comfort).

Leave the harness near your cat's bed (or place they're known to sleep regularly) for a few days to acclimate them to the smell. Put the harness on your cat at mealtime, allowing enough room for two fingers to fit comfortably underneath the straps. Praise him repeatedly althroughout; remove harness. Do this for a few days to allow them to get used to wearing the harness. Once your kitty seems to be accustomed to the harness at mealtime, try putting the harness during the day, and provide plenty of praise, love, and a snack for a reward! Allow the cat to wear the harness around the house freely, with no leash. Watch him closely to ensure he won't get the harness caught on anything when he crawls through any tight spaces! By now, your Siamese should give you a look of: "Alright, I'm comfortable with the dang harness already, can we move on?!" Introduce your cat to the leash by allowing them to wander around the house with the leash attached to the harness, hanging freely. Again, take care that your kitty doesn't get tangled up! After a few days of this, l up the other end of the leash and following your cat around, but don't apply any tension or pull on the leash at all. Leave a lot of slack, and attempt to keep up with your cat as they saunter about the house. Rather than jerk your cat in all sorts of directions, simply guide your cat gently. If she resists, don't jerk or fight her! With a few days of practice, she should eventually adapt to your guidance.