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No matter what you may have heard, it is possible to crate-train a cat just like you can a dog. Though cats are infamously independent and tend to have 'selective hearing' when their owner calls them, any animal including cats can be trained. Just ask any animal trainer and they will tell you that this is true. All you need is a little patience and insight into animal behavior to begin properly training your cat.
While you are able to train a full grown cat how to be in a crate, it is easier to train them when they are kittens. This little trick will come in handy when you need to put your cat away during a large party or when you need to take them to the vet. Just have a little patience, and you cat will in no time at all be crate trained.
The first thing you need to do is get a crate. There are different types of crates to choose from. The best for a cat would be a plastic crate that comes apart for easy cleaning. You can choose between the front loading and the top loading crates. If you think your cat will get scared and be hard to take out of the crate when you take them places, then the top loading crate would be the best option. If not either one you choose would be fine. Use your better judgment.
After you have chosen which crate you will be using, all you have to do is make it a comfortable, safe place for kitty to be. In the crate put your cats favorite blanket, or their favorite toys. If you want to make the crate that much more interesting to your cat sprinkle a little catnip into it. You want your cat to see this crate as a safe zone. So anytime it gets scared it will hide in here. To help further, give your cat a treat when they get in. The simple associate of the treat to the crate will make kitty happy to get in it anytime.
All you need is this information, a little patience, and consistency. You will have your cat trained in no time at all. The most important thing is to keep your cool, because if you don't kitty sure won't. Take it slow, everything will fall into place.
Kathrynn Kelley is a freelance writer and pet lover. Get more information about cat House Training Problems.
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