| You can teach an old dog new tricks, but can you | | | | feeding. Try letting him wear the collar for a few |
| teach a cat anything? Cat owners love their felines | | | | days to get used to it. If you can attach the leash to |
| but may be hesitant to try to train them. Is this even | | | | the collar, then you are ready to walk your cat |
| possible? The truth is that cats can be trained in | | | | outside. |
| several ways. | | | | Many people also want to train their cats to use the |
| First, you must understand the basic rules of | | | | toilet. To achieve this feat, move the litter box next |
| behavioral training. Use rewards to reinforce good | | | | to the toilet on the floor and lift up the toilet lid. |
| behavior and punishments to discourage bad behavior. | | | | Move the box higher and higher up using newspapers |
| For instance, give your cat a treat if he comes when | | | | to elevate it until it is on top of the toilet bowl. Use a |
| called. | | | | metal bowl to keep the litter box in place. Once your |
| Next, consider how you wish to train the cat. Maybe | | | | cat has become used to this, simply the remove the |
| you want to be able to walk your cat on a leash. To | | | | box, and he will start using the toilet instead. |
| do so, start by purchasing a collar and then leaving it | | | | Be patient when training a cat. It may take some |
| near the cat's sleeping place. Once he is familiar with | | | | time, but you will find that the effort is worth the |
| the collar, place it around his neck just before | | | | result. |