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What are some "cool" "tricks" to "teach your cat? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by cheese_greater@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For example, I like to train mine to accept me providing scritches (petting) with my feet and for them to be equally comfortable with using foot as hand

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[–] Spuddaccino@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I taught my cat how to speak. Now he doesn't shut up.

I also "taught" him to tolerate being cradled on his back like a baby.

[–] Moonguide@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How did you do the second? My eldest hates being carried. My youngest doesn't like it either but he's still young enough to be trained to like it, I think.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Be sure you're supporting his back bunny-feet when you try. They feel safer knowing they can spring away, and are therefore less likely to struggle. Because cats. Also if they get away, they'll land better so they don't get scared for next time. If nothing else they'll be training you to be a fun springboard, so be sure to carry them to something good like their favorite level of the cat tree.

[–] Spuddaccino@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

I started cradling him when he was just old enough to be adopted. Every time we crossed paths, I would say "Scoop!", scoop him up with a hand under his chest, roll him over backwards with my other hand on his butt, and lay him down on my arm like that. Then I'd scratch his tummy and give him kisses, then let him go after a little bit.