Kitten Training Tips To Make Your Life Easier

Know How Your Kitten Learns

If you know how your kitten learns, you then know how to produce a new learning sensation when training your kitten. It can give you the upper-hand in toilet training.

By following kitten training tips, kittens will retain an optimistic outlook when using the litter box. So they will be happy to use it again as they associate the litter box with a positive experience.

If a kitten learns that toileting outside the litter box has a negative consequence, they will be more inclined go to the litter box instead. A negative experience after eliminating outside the box may be getting picked up and relocated (avoid using the scruff of the neck as this can be painful – pick up with two hands instead).

Discontinue Using Punishment

The most effective strategy is to reward your kitten rather than punishing them. Punishment for eliminating beyond the box often teaches the kitten to fear the owner. They then learn to make the mistake only when the owner isn’t around. Break off using punishment and reprimands during your kitten training.

Originate a Clear-cut Bond with Your Kitten

Kittens that have been loved and cared for have a lesser amount of behavioral problems than cats that have experienced neglect. This is especially so where the litter box is concerned. Keep your interactions with your kitten positive and good-natured.

Spend at least 10 minutes a day playing with your kitten. Maintain their water and food levels, and keep their feeding times consistent. Keep all physical contact positive so that your kitten links you with affection and love. Your cat will reward you with the behaviors you wish such as purring and sweetness.

Bring in the Litter Box

Before you bring your new kitten home, have a new litter box set up with clean litter. The best area for a litter box is in an enclosed and calm space away from high traffic areas of the home. Also keep the litter box away from carpets and furniture.

For superior results, choose a laundry room or bathroom, or possibly an empty closet if that works. Once you first bring the kitten home, actively show them the litter box while conversing in gentle and positive tones.

Whenever your kitten goes near the litter box, give them a treat. This little trick works really well for future use of litter box.

Rewarding is Very Important

It is your job that you should keep the litter box clean. Be viglilant about this. Once your kitten eats or drinks, gently take them to the litter box area, go in with the kitten, and close the door. At whatever time the kitten approaches the box, use a calm and friendly voice and say something like “Good kitty going to the box.”

In the end, your kitten will do as you would expect when going to the litter box. Using continuing positive reinforcement, and treats, your kitten will listen to you and get in the litter box in a happy way.