#cat training guide

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Cat Behavior / Cat Trainer Guide:

Identifying Normal Behaviors in Cats & Kittens!

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💖Normal Play Behavior💖:

play is a MAJOR part of developing proper social skills in kittens!

Examples include:

Attack

Defense

Side-Step

Chasing

Pouncing

Rearing Up

Boxing

💓Hunting behaviors💓:

staring / stalking

toys that roll, move and get stuck in corners

(Encourages & challenges kittens to experience new things!)

🐱What is the social peak age in kittens?🐱

at 3 months old, kittens are ready for play!

Hunting is a completely normal behavior for felines. Unlike hunger, well-fed cats can hunt!

As kittens grow & begin to display hunting like behaviors, mother cats teach this skill to her kittens. This is natural instinct is present in ALL felines.

Play & Hunting are very much similar linked activities & most play involves a toy that your cat thinks it’s “prey”, providing toys for your kittens or cats keeps them from being bored which also prevents unwanted behaviors.

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When playing with your cat(s) DO NOT ALLOW them to bite or claw at your hands directly! Always use a toy!

Examples include:

Wadded up paper 📄

Feather wand 🪶

Encourages your cat to play “predator” games (hunting games)

Silently stalk prey and pounce quickly with their paws slapping the prey around playing with it before killing it.

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🐱Cat Behavior/ Cat Trainer Guide🐱:

✨Feline Grooming✨:

Cats spend 30% of their waking hours keeping their hairdo coiffed. Grooming other felines is a normal behavior! AKA Mutual Grooming!

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🙀What are abnormal behaviors in cats & kittens?🙀

Pica : eating non-food items

Wool sucking / fabric chewing

Unusual fears, anxieties, or phobias

OCD - obsessive compulsive disorders

Pica: Behavior is unknown BUT, it is a compulsive behavioral issue cats will eat...

String

Needles, thread, or yarn 🧶

Rubber bands

Electrical Cords

Cat litter

Plastic

Fabrics

House plants 🪴

Medicinal causes of Pica include:

Skin disease 🦠 (over licking / over grooming)

Parasites 🦠 (fleas, ticks, etc)

Chronic pain ( pacing & vocalizing)

Nervous System Disease 🦠 (central)

Deafness 🧏‍♀️

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if you notice any of these symptoms or any behavioral change in your feline friend please consult your vet for further medical treatment, it is crucial for the safety of your cat and you the owner to know signs of illness before it advances into something that can affect your feline in the long run!

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🐱Cat Behavior /Cat Training Guide🐱:

✨Vocalizations & Learning About Feline Body Language! ✨

💓(Part 1 out of 2) 💓

As cats grow & develop from early kitten stages to adult-hood it is very crucial to identify your cat(s) body language & their vocalizations. 🗣

These behaviors are as follows:

🐱🐾”meow” or “mew”🐱🐾

💕mew💕- more prevalent in kittens displays when hungry, looking for mother cat or wanting attention!

💕meow💕- displays more into adulthood, cats will meow if hungry, looking for their owners or just simply wanting their attention!

(example: wanting treats 😺)

🐱🐾”Purr”🐾🐱

- Purring occurs when a cat feels happy/content in their environment also displays that they’re happy to see you! 💖

- Cats who maybe injured use purring as a healing mechanism. 🩹

🐱🐾”Chirp”, “Trill”, & “Chirrup”🐱🐾

😺”trill”😺 - primarily with female cats, mother cat telling kittens it’s time to feed or to come to her.

🐱🐾”Chatter”🐱🐾

- Cats use this chattering while looking for prey or sight of prey.

- Mimicing birds to attract them 🐦

- Predatory excitement! 😈

🐱🐾”Caterwauling”🐱🐾

- Both males & females use this vocalization when wanting to mate as wells as displaying behaviors for a mate.

- Meant to be heard far away!

🐱🐾”hiss”🐱🐾

- Cats use this vocalization to show other cats or even humans to scare or to say “Back Off” or “Leave Me Alone!” 😡

- Also scare prey to make the cat assert dominance.

🐱🐾”growl”, “scream”, or “yowl”🐱🐾

- Cats whom feel threatened or injured use this vocalization to basically say; “Back Off or I will attack!”

😾”yowling” 😾 - threatened or in extreme pain due to injury

- in elderly cats use this to say; “Help me, I’m lost! 😿”

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🐱Cat Behavior / Cat Trainer Guide🐱:

✨Basics Of Cat Care!✨

When owning a feline it’s a daily routine. Once you & your feline(s) have established a routine, your feline will thank you for it! 🐱 Having more than one feline can be helpful as well.

🍥Meal Times🍥

Have meals at set times (Morning, Afternoon & Nighttime)

✨Good Behavior & Bad Behavior✨

When felines display good behavior it is important to reward them for this behavior

When it comes to bad behavior, it’s important to safely correct the behavior before it can turn into a bad outcome of multiple bad behaviors over time.

🌸Food & Fresh Water🌸

Felines will let you know if they’re thirsty or hungry, so it is super crucial to ALWAYS have fresh food and water for them at ALL TIMES!!

If you plan on taking a vacation with family/friends be sure to get a babysitter/a trusted individual to watch over your cats while you’re away from home!

🐈Brushing/Grooming🐈

Medium Hair - Long Haired Cats: need their coats brushed on a daily basis, this helps prevents matting of the fur which can cause discomfort and over-grooming!

Short Haired Cats: Occasionally can be brushed but it is not necessary

Trimming claws = CRUCIAL! if claws are grown too long can cause damage/discomfort/pain to toe-pads & mess with their balance!

🐾LitterBox(s)🐾

Cats will use the bathroom elsewhere in your home if their litter boxes aren’t cleaned, and in order to not have your home smell like a litterbox daily cleaning is in order.

If you have 1 to 2 cats = clean litter box every few days!

If you have more than 3 cats = CLEAN LITTERBOXES EVERY SINGLE DAY!

🌱Cat Care Essentials🌱

As you begin your journey with your kitten/Cat you’ll need some essentials..💕

🐱What Kittens Need..🐱

If nursing on mother cat as newborns they’ll need a secluded area, & fresh food and water for mother cat

Once fully weaned off mother cat begin feeding kitten based food/treats

Crystal Litter - this is litter you’ll use to train your kitten(s) how and where to use the bathroom so as adults they know where their bathroom is. Mother cat will also demonstrate to teach her young. be sure to use a SEPARATE litterbox for your kitten(s)

Toys - Kittens need lots of toys to begin socializing, hunting/play behaviors!

💓Adopting A Stray Kitten💓

If you have adopted or have taken in a stray kitten whose still or was nursing off a mother cat be sure to get Kitten based formula & feeding bottle so they can continue to get the DHA & nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong! Lastly, make sure to make an appointment with a vet to make sure they get their vaccinations & that they’re in a good health!

🐈‍⬛What Cats Need..🐈‍⬛

Once kittens have grown past this stage and prepare to grow into big, adult cats, at 1 year age they are fully ready to consume adult cat based foods, this includes wet food (canned food) or dry food. Be sure to gradually introduce this food with kitten food to help them wean off & to help their stomachs adjust to the new adult food, otherwise it’ll cause an upset stomach/diarrhea.

💉Vaccinations💉

Yearly comprehensive exams! Very crucial for a cats health.

Which include getting booster shots, rabies shot, etc!

💫New Litterboxes & Cat Litter💫

With your cats finally being adult they can now use regular cat litter and some newly placed litterboxes around your home to establish territory, and remember more cats = more litterboxes!

🌳 Cat Trees! 🌳

Cat trees are a essential for your cat(s) to have a place where your cat(s) can play, groom & sleep, or to flee from a threat. Having a cat tree in open spaces where humans interact with each other can help your cat(s) feel secure of their environment as well as gain confidence & Human socialization.

🌱examples include🌱:

Wall Shelves- for cats who enjoy being up in high places

Scratching Posts- for cats to scratch their claws so they do not do it to the furniture in your home!

🧸Toys!🧸

Toys are VERY ESSENTIAL for cat(s) as well as kittens. It gives them the ability to display their hunting skills & to prevent boredom/destructive behaviors that can develop as they age.

Find toys that resembles prey-like, that move/get stuck in corners & interactive toys!

🌸examples of toys will include🌸:

Mice 🐁

Feathers 🪶/ birds 🐦

Crinkled stuffed balls ⚽️

Plastic see-through balls with a bell 🔔

Feather wands/ animal-toy wand

Laser pointers!

🐾Eat, Play & Groom/Sleep🐾

Proper nutrition & exercise are keys to having a happy, healthy cat(s)

Eat- have scheduled meal time(s)

Play- get a toy & have some playtime! 🧸 (once cats have finished eating)

Groom/Sleep- after you’ve done playtime your cat(s) should wind down & begin grooming then they’ll find a spot to rest.

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🐱Cat Behavior/ Cat Trainer Guide🐱:

🐈‍⬛ Negative Body Language 🐈‍⬛

Aside from positive body language, felines also express their negative body language. Although, it is important to notice these body languages in case it could be a behavioral condition.

😾Fast Swishing Tail/ Low Growl😾

Felines who are displaying this behavior are irritated & are expressing whatever is making them this way to back off, or there’s a new feline (cat or kitten) in their territory. It’s a way of saying: “this is mine.. back off” as well as making a low growl to give warning ⚠️

⚠️ examples include⚠️:

A cat trying to play fight with another cat; but the other cat isn’t up for play

Over treats/ food

😾Claws Fully Extended/ Swatting😾

If another cat has not heeded it’s warning, the main feline whom feels under threat or they’ve had enough they will typically display this behavior.

⚠️examples include⚠️:

Chasing each other / vocalizations

Hissing or loud growl vocalizations

Biting (at any body part of the body)

Batting at each other (Boxing)

😾Narrowing Of Eyes/Small - Dialated Pupils😾

Felines typically display this behavior as another warning sign to other felines to leave them alone or they wish to be alone. Pretty much saying: “I will attack you if you don’t leave me be!”

⚠️examples include⚠️:

Occasionally with low growling/hissing

Slight quick side to side motions

Fur becomes slightly raised & puffed up

Ears are slightly backwards

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🐱Cat Behavior/ Cat Trainer Guide🐱:

✨Socialization Of A New Cat✨

If you’re ready to give your cat a friend keep in mind that bringing a new cat can spark stress in both felines or if you have multiple cats in your home!

🐾What You’ll Need For a New Cat!🐾

A new, fresh, unscented area where you’ll make a secure place for the new cat. This gives them time to explore & mark their territory, while embedded confidence in the environment. (Basically making a base camp ⛺️) also a cat will let you know when they wish to explore further areas around your home.

Doors are a slow transition into cats recognizing their scents. Giving them the ability to socialize with each other!

Room-to-room or “side swapping” have the new cat move into other cats territory.

🍴Meal time 🍴

If you’re still using the door method, make sure each cat is on each side of the door while eating 🍽

Full-Visuals- Baby gate with a blanket so they don’t see each other yet.. once cats have adjusted to each other have them gradually eat side-by-side.

🧶 Play Time! 🧶

Give a toy to the new cat in the same room as the other cat as another way to help the cats recognize each other. 🐁

If multiple cats use a toy that provides the hunting aspect of play. This will help the cats adjust to their new family member.

Remember to ALWAYS pay attention to their body language!!

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The Ultimate Cat Training Guide 2026

Cats can be trained successfully. Effective cat training relies on understanding natural behaviour, using positive reinforcement, and maintaining consistency. Common issues like scratching, aggression, and night activity are usually signs of unmet needs, not bad behaviour. Training takes patience, not punishment. When challenges persist, expert guidance through online pet care consultation platforms like Conbun helps cat parents correct behaviour early and build a stronger, stress-free bond.

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3-Day Guide: How to Train Your Cat to Use a Litter Box Effortlessly

Training your cat to use a litter box doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the right approach, you can achieve success in just three days. Whether you’re a new cat owner or dealing with a stubborn feline, this step-by-step guide will help you train your cat to use the litter box quickly and effectively.

Day 1: Set Up the Perfect Litter Box Environment

Choose the Right Litter Box: Select a box that’s large enough for your cat to move around comfortably. For kittens, opt for a low-entry box for easy access.

Pick the Best Litter: Cats have preferences, so experiment with clumping, non-clumping, or natural litters. Unscented options are often preferred.

Location Matters: Place the litter box in a quiet, accessible spot. Avoid high-traffic areas or places near their food and water.

Introduce Your Cat: Gently place your cat in the litter box and let them explore. Praise them if they show interest or use it.

Day 2: Encourage Consistent Use

Monitor Behavior: Watch for signs your cat needs to go, such as scratching or sniffing. Gently guide them to the litter box when you notice these cues.

Positive Reinforcement: Reward your cat with treats or affection every time they use the litter box correctly.

Clean Regularly: Cats are clean animals, so scoop the litter box daily to keep it inviting.

Day 3: Reinforce Good Habits

Stick to a Routine: Cats thrive on consistency. Feed them at the same times daily, as this will help regulate their bathroom habits.

Address Accidents Calmly: If your cat has an accident, clean it thoroughly to remove odors. Avoid scolding, as it can create anxiety.

Expand Access: If your home is large, consider adding a second litter box in another area for convenience.

Pro Tips for Success

Patience is Key: Every cat learns at their own pace. Stay patient and consistent.

Health Check: If your cat continues to avoid the litter box, consult a vet to rule out medical issues.

Avoid Punishment: Negative reinforcement can backfire, making your cat fearful of the litter box.

By following this 3-day guide, you’ll create a positive association between your cat and their litter box, ensuring a stress-free experience for both of you. With a little effort and consistency, your feline friend will be using the litter box like a pro in no time!