How to Train Your Cat... or How Your Cat Trains You?
You’ve probably seen How to Train Your Dragon, right?
Well, welcome to the feline version: How to Train Your Cat.
Spoiler alert — the cat is the one doing the training. 😼
🎓 Can Cats Be Trained?
Short answer: Yes, they can — but not like dogs.
Cats are independent thinkers. They don’t respond to commands just to please you.
They do it if there's something in it for them. (Usually treats.)
✅ Things You Can Train a Cat To Do:
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Come when called (if they feel like it)
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High five, spin, jump on cue (with treats and patience)
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Use the litter box (instinct kicks in early!)
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Stop scratching the couch (if you offer better alternatives)
But don’t expect military obedience. This is not a dog. This is a cat, a tiny emperor with fur.
❗ What Cats Actually Train You To Do:
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Wake up at 4 a.m. for breakfast
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Leave your work to open the door. Then close it. Then open it again.
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Sit still for hours because the cat chose your lap as its throne
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Learn to read subtle eye glances that mean “treats now, human.”
They meow. You obey.
Who's training who now?
🧠 Training Tips (for you, not the cat)
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Use positive reinforcement: treats, toys, praise
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Keep sessions short (5–10 minutes is enough)
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Be consistent, but flexible
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Never punish — it breaks trust and doesn’t work
😸 Final Wisdom:
You can train a cat.
But the real magic is learning their language... and realizing they’ve trained you all along.
