Cutest Pets of Porter County Magazine February 2020

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How to Train Your Cat:5 Tips From a Professional Tiger TrainerIf the thought of training your pet cat seems like adifficult feat, consider the daunting task of training oneof nature’s biggest cats. After welcoming two 4-year-oldSumatran tigers, Frances and Huntley, the keepers atNashville Zoo are doing just that. The training program,which is sponsored by TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats,is on display for the public to learn about how thesecolossal cats are trained.The trainers offer these tips and tricks from theirexperiences working with their tigers that you can useto train your cat at home. For more information on catbehavior, visit TemptationsTreats.com.Photo by Barbie Ziesmer Freel14 February 2020 | Cutest Pets of Porter County
5 TipsStart SmartWhile your training might be inspired by the behaviorsyou’d like your cat to adopt or change, beginning yourtraining by rewarding your pet’s existing good habits isoften an easy way to reinforce behavior. For example,if your cat sits patiently for food, pair this with a treatand verbal reassurance to praise the behavior andencourage it in the future.Identify MotivatorsWhen beginning the training process, identify yourcat’s likes and dislikes. Some cats are motivated bytoys while most are motivated by food. When startingthe training process, try out a few different treat flavorsto identify what gets your cat’s attention. Treats suchas TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats come in a wide varietyof flavors, making it easy to find one that will makeyour cat come running. For cats with health or weightrestrictions, utilize toys or tactile reinforcement likepetting for motivation.Celebrate the Small VictoriesTraining your cat can be difficult, but it’s a greatopportunity for bonding and relationship building.Have patience and reinforce your pet’s hard work byacknowledging his or her effort along the way andprovide encouragement to keep him or her learningand advancing in training.Be ConsistentTo prevent confusion, remain consistent whenrewarding behaviors and only give praise when yourcat completes a trick or task. If you reward your catfor following a command halfway or missing a step,you’re not rewarding the behavior you’d like to see inthe future.Photos courtesy of Adobe StockFocus on PracticalityCats are smart creatures and full of potential when itcomes to training. Pinpointing practical habits that canserve you and your cat’s lifestyle in the future is a smartand achievable goal to tackle while your cat is youngand his or her habits are malleable. For example, ifyou plan to travel, make crate training a priority. Ifyour cat shows resistance with nail trimming and beingheld, focus your training on desensitization, which willallow you to more easily groom him or her or assessinjuries later on.Cutest Pets of Porter County | February 202015
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