Are cats difficult to train?
Cats have an undeserved reputation for being difficult to train. Two factors play into this: 1) Because most people make this assumption, they make little or no effort to train or socialize their cats. When someone gets a new puppy, they usually can’t wait to take him out and about to introduce him to all the wonders of the world. However, when people get a new kitten, most don’t even consider giving her the same opportunities. 2) Unfortunately, most people are unaware that kittens have an earlier “easy learning window” than puppies and miss out on this wonderful growth stage. The truth is that most cats are not given enough novel experiences and learning opportunities in kittenhood to prepare them to respond happily to new experiences and interactions with humans. This can result in adult cats who are frightened, confuse or unmotivated by new things.
