Cat Socialization Training Guide

1. Recall Training

• Keep your kitten's name simple and clear, not too many names.

• Call your cat’s name every time you’re about to play with a cat teaser or feed it. Repeat often.

• Once the cat associates the call with food, it’ll come whenever you call.

2. Learning to Sit

• Use treats to get your kitten’s attention.

• Move the treat between its ears to guide it into sitting.

• As it’s about to sit, say “sit” and reward it once it does.

3. Shake Hands

• Teach your cat to sit first! When it’s sitting, gently lift its front paw.

• Shake its paw and say “shake hands,” then reward it with a treat.

• Repeat often and reward each time.

4. No Biting

• Avoid using your hands to play with the cat from a young age. Use a cat teaser instead.

• If the cat bites your hand, stop it immediately and gently tap its nose. Be careful with the force.

• Don’t stare at the cat for long periods. Neutering at the right age can reduce aggressive behavior.

5. No Peeing Everywhere

• Check if it’s due to mating behavior; if so, neutering is necessary.

• Check if the litter box is the right size and clean enough.

• Clean the soiled area thoroughly and use deodorizing spray to cover the urine smell.

• Don’t punish the cat if it pees outside the litter box. Educate it in time and spend more time with

it.

6. Pica

• Keep items that can be mistaken for food out of reach.

• Provide your cat with necessary supplements and choose the right cat food.

• Spend more time playing with your cat to distract it.

7. Fear of Strangers

• Let your cat get used to people in daily life so it knows others won’t hurt it.

• Don’t force your cat to socialize. Approach it with toys and treats in front of strangers and gently

pet it.

• When the cat is relaxed, let others feed it treats. It’s best if the owner stays nearby.

8. Fear of Going Out

• Don’t stress your cat before going out. Let it approach the carrier on its own, placing treats and

toys inside.

• Calmly soothe the cat and pet its head during car rides.

• Give it a treat after vet visits.

9. Loves Being Petted

• Start with gentle touches and soft voices.

• Start by petting areas the cat likes, like the head and back.

• Then move to paws, ears, and mouth. Pet your cat every day.

10. Running Around at Night

• Tire your kitten out before bed with toys like a cat teaser or laser pointer. • If you’re woken up at night, don’t rush to scold or stop it. Just ignore it. • Call your cat in the morning, and over time, it will form a routine.

11. Not Picky Eater

• Feed at set times and amounts. If the kitten doesn’t eat in half an hour, take the food away until

the next meal.

• Play with the cat before feeding to tire it out. It’ll eat better when hungry.

• Transition to new food gradually.

12. Getting Used to Grooming

• Start desensitization training early for things like brushing teeth, trimming nails, and cleaning

ears.

• Frequently touch sensitive areas like the mouth and paws from a young age. Reward the cat for

tolerating it.

• Once the cat gets used to it, use grooming tools. Always reward after grooming.

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