Cats are trainable and can be quite easy to medicate. It is all about finding something that motivates them to make it worth their while. The key to this being successful is keeping the reward novel; do not burn them out on it. Humans struggle with this part. Be stingy with your rewards and before […]
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Willow Skating and Giving “10”
I make a lot of mistakes as a trainer in this video. The timing of my rewards are not great and I even miss a few entirely! Willow had only learned how to give “ten” just the day before. We were both still learning. I share this because it is important to have realistic expectations, […]
Willow clicker training at 5 months
This clip is an example of how well positive reinforcement can work to train your cats and kittens. Willow started young and she is very eager and focused, but older cats can learn new things too! In this video Willow: goes to mat, goes to stool, sits, sits up, spins, goes through a tunnel, rides […]
Soren clicker training at 5 months
Soren’s clicker training performance at just 5 months of age! He does everything just as well as Willow but slower and with slightly less enthusiasm. He is just an easy going guy! It is interesting to see their differences. Do not be discouraged, they are all individuals!
Train Your Cat to Take a Pill in Four Easy Steps (the short version)
This is the quick version! Learn the steps to pill your cat using only training and positive reinforcement, no restraint required! Please see the myriad of other training videos available on my website @Fundamentally Feline (.com) and You Tube channel for more detailed medicating tips.
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