Guide to Feline Socialization Training

Remembering Their Name
a. Choose a distinct name with clear pronunciation and emphasis, avoiding multiple names to prevent confusion.
b. Call the cat’s name repeatedly while feeding to help it associate the name with food.

Learning to Shake Hands
a. Prepare the cat’s favorite treat and let it sniff.
b. Raise your hand to encourage the cat to stand and extend its paw.
c. When the cat extends its paw, say "shake hands" and reward it with a treat.

Understanding "Sit" Command
a. Hold a treat that your cat likes.
b. Say "sit" as the cat is about to sit down.
c. Repeat the training and reward the cat with treats to reinforce the command.

Establishing a Sleep Routine
a. Ensure the cat is full before bedtime to prevent waking up due to hunger.
b. Play with the cat before sleep to help it burn excess energy.
c. Wake the cat at a fixed time each morning to develop a regular sleep schedule.

Protecting Furniture
a. Provide various scratching posts to find the one your cat prefers.
b. Trim the cat’s nails regularly and stop it immediately if it scratches curtains.
c. Spray citrus scents on furniture to deter scratching.

Preventing Biting
a. Frequently use cat toys to interact with your cat.
b. Correct biting behavior early—if the cat bites, cover its vision and stop playing immediately.

Getting Used to Going Outside
a. Place the cat carrier in a familiar environment to help the cat get used to it.
b. Try putting the cat in the carrier and take it to a quiet outdoor area.
c. Eventually, open the carrier and guide the cat to explore with a leash.

Handling Strangers
a. Gradually introduce strangers into the cat’s familiar environment with the owner present.
b. Avoid forcing interaction; let the cat naturally get used to new people.
c. Once the cat adapts, use treats to encourage interaction with strangers.

Developing a Brushing Habit
a. Choose a time when the cat is sleepy.
b. Start by applying cat treats to a finger brush to simulate brushing movements.
c. Gradually replace the treat with cat toothpaste to help the cat adapt to brushing.

Preventing Inappropriate Urination
a. Rule out any potential health issues first.
b. Keep the litter box clean, clean it regularly, and use low-entry litter boxes for kittens.
c. Spray citrus scents on areas where the cat has urinated to prevent repeat incidents.