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?”

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.

As more and more cat owners begin to consider their cat’s health, they might start to wonder: how do I train my cat without treats?