Cats are very intelligent animals. An adult cat would inspect everything new, search everything in details and that would give him/her valuable information that they will remember very well. They are very capable of forming “learning methods” through observation, imitation, trying and of course, mistakes, just like people. A cat however cannot reflect upon the past or think in perspective, so punishing them for something they’ve done only minutes earlier is useless, because a cat is not capable of connecting the punishment with her actions.
Don’t never underestimate the intelligence of your cat! Try and know your pet better, what is it that they want, how they like certain things. Enjoy your moments together, play with them, teach them and then reward them time to time with something different, something unique, something that they need to explore again and again, and they can never have enough. Something as unique as a cat stroller.
I think we all agree that our home is more complete if we have a four legged pet there to greet us after a hard day at work or snuggle up to us while we sleep. Cats are fickle as well as sweet, lovable creatures. Most cats recognize their owners by the sound of their voice, the car they drive, and who spoils them the most. Like dogs, cats can be trained too. A cat can be trained to come to your call, to bring their toys when they want to play, to go for a walk on a leash or in a cat stroller, as well as more domestic issues such as using a litter box. The key to training a cat or kitten is reinforcement.
It is typically wise to start out reinforcement with a kitten, but it can be introduced any time in a cat’s life. Cats are very good in distinguishing tones of your voice, not the words though. They will know they have done something right/wrong just by the tone of voice you use. Reinforcement is either positive (hugs, petting, treats, play) or negative (water, raised voice). Positive reinforcement will make them do things by their own. If you make them used to something they like, they will keep coming back and “demanding” it from you. And the way they show appreciation is something that soon you will be aiming for.
Adopting a dog or cat from an animal shelter has many advantages but will also make you feel better in knowing that you helped save the life of a helpless animal that deserves a second chance. They are the helpless ones who need you to rescue them.
Some of the benefits of adopting a dog or cat from a shelter are as follows:
1. They already have their shots and have been examined by a vet for diseases and parasites.
2. Shelters often have information about an animals temper, so you know in advance what kind of pet you are bring into your home. Is the animal good with children, does it make noise and how much, is it playful and obedient, it is housebroken and many other important details which will make the transition from shelter to home that much easier for both the new owner as well as the animal.
3. Adopting a pet frees space in the shelter for more animals which is always an issue. Animal shelters provide a valuable service to the community that they serve by keeping the streets as free of stray animals as possible. The only way that they can bring in more stray animals is if people adopt those currently in the shelter or if they euthanize the animal which nobody wants to see happen to a helpless animal.
Before you spend thousands of dollars buying an animal from a breeder or pet store first consider visiting your local animal shelter and see if that special someone you are looking for is waiting for you.