One of the most useful behaviors you can clicker train your cat to do is to go to a mat, or “parking spot,” on cue. This behavior has many practical applications and is one I recommend training early on. Your cat’s “spot” can be a mat, blanket, or cat bed. You want something that is easily portable…
Does Cat Training Really Work? Believe it or not, your feline friend can be trained just like their canine counterpart and, yes, it can be just as easy! From fun new tricks like high-five and spin to life skills like leash training and using a scratching post, cat behavior problems are addressed by teaching your…
If you watch me train my cat Jones, you’ve probably noticed that when he gets a behaviour correct, I often throw the treat away, so he has to find it. Why I throw treats during our training sessions is one of the most common questions I get asked. Five Scenarios To Use The Tossing A…
When it comes to cat training, a couple common questions include, “What do I do if my cat doesn’t like treats?” and “How do I train my cat if they aren’t foot motivated?” While it is certainly easier to train a food-motivated cat, there are some steps you can take to increase your cat’s food…
Ready to start clicker training your cat? Along with your cat’s favorite treat, you’ll need a clicker and a target stick. They are both versatile training aids that serve many purposes. Disclosure: Cat School may receive commissions from affiliate links included in this article. What is a target stick? A target stick is a long lightweight stick…
Every Cat School student wants to know which food reward is best for clicker training their cat. The answer is: there isn’t one. At any given time, if you look inside my treat pouch, you will see a variety of treats. The food I use to teach my cat tricks is different from the treats…
When I am out walking my cat on a harness and leash, I am well aware that this is not exactly the most widely accepted practice. However, knowing the benefit of having my cat experience the outdoors in a safe manner certainly outweighs the slightly awkward glances I get from my neighbors. For the most…
If this is your first time looking into Cat School, welcome! I’m Julie, the Cat Teacher, and my assistant teacher is a black cat named Jones. If you’re wondering “Is my cat trainable?” you are not alone! The biggest hesitation that keeps people from signing up for Cat School is the thought that their cat can’t…
Do you have a problem with your cat biting and scratching your hand when you are training? A persistent cat’s sharp claws and teeth can quickly ruin the fun in a training session. However, if you have a grabby cat, that means they are highly motivated to work, which is a good thing! You just have…
If you’re looking for a fun and easy trick to teach your cat, the cat fist bump is perfect! Since creating this cat fist bump tutorial, hundreds of cats have learned to perform this trick using our method. We know your cat can learn too. Let’s start training! Disclosure: Cat School may receive commissions from…
How amazing would it be if talking with cats was as easy as talking with other humans? Any cat owner will tell you how much they wish their cats could talk. The desire to better communicate with our cats is at the heart of every inquiry I get at Cat School. “Why is my cat biting…
Wanting to stop unwanted cat behavior is a common need. Every few days, a note like this shows up in my Cat School Instagram messages: “Hey, I like your account, BUT I’m more interested in training my cat NOT to do certain things. I don’t care about teaching my cat tricks.” Not everyone is as enthusiastic about…