97821 1158 Pets Cats General Cats true Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:01:01 -0800 /system/videos/3/21/78/09/97821.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, animal, animals How To Train Your Cat To Play Fetch http://www.howcast.com/videos/97821-How-To-Train-Your-Cat-To-Play-Fetch http://www.howcast.com/videos/97821-How-To-Train-Your-Cat-To-Play-Fetch/edit approved 110 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=97821"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=97821" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 theprohouse http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/Picture_7_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 7071 false false false 51493 1 14 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/14.jpg Think like a cat Think like a cat. Felines are motivated by pleasure, and will do anything to get it. So figure out the perfect incentive for your cat, whether it’s a can of tuna or a ball of yarn.

]]> 51494 2 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/26.jpg Time the training Time your training for when your cat is in a good mood. You’re not going to get a lot of cooperation if you interrupt Fluffy’s mealtime, nap, or grooming session.

]]> 51495 3 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/36.jpg Toss a favorite toy Start by gently tossing one of your cat’s favorite toys a short distance as you repeatedly say “fetch.” Have a treat ready so you can reward Fluffy if she retrieves the toy.

]]> 51496 4 48 Tip Don’t yell; cats don’t respond well to loud noises.

]]> 51497 5 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/53.jpg Ignore Ignore failures. Cats don’t “get” punishment, so don’t waste your time wagging your finger disapprovingly or banishing Fluffy to the bathroom for a time-out. Instead, lavish praise (and treats) on her when she does good work.

]]> 51498 6 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/67.jpg Be patient Be patient. As you might have guessed, cats don’t have the innate desire to please that dogs have. Only when you’ve established a successful track record of rewarding Fluffy will she deign to be trained.

]]> 51499 7 81 Tip Don’t use “no” during training, as this should be reserved for important things like not shredding the furniture.

]]> 51500 8 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/88.jpg Give it a rest If, after several attempts, Fluffy shows a total disinterest in learning to fetch, or an inability to succeed at it, give it a rest for a while.

]]> 51501 9 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/97821/97.jpg Consider another trick Consider trying another trick, like “kissing” you or proffering a paw at your command.

]]> 51502 10 104 Fact Cats can run up to speeds of 25 miles per hour.

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