Yes, it's possible to teach your cat to "sit" on command. I've done it with two out of three of mine. Meatball is simply not food-oriented enough and so stubborn, even when I know she's hungry. She's a few years older than the other two, and simply refuses to do anything she doesn't want to do. Or do anything you want her to do. You know how it is.
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| Meatball will not sit on command but will sit in any box, anytime, anywhere. To Infinity and Beyond!! |
But anyway. Yes, I taught them to "sit". It works best when they're hungry already. I started teaching Oliver when he was a baby kitten. Then Pretzel learned when she was about 1 year old, from watching him, since he was so good at it already. She's a smart schmoozer and knows how to get what she wants!
I use Greenies, since my cats really like them and they're healthy treats. They REALLY love cheese. NY Extra Sharp Cheddar to be exact. Meatball even sat for me once last night for a small bit of cheese!
I found a few and helpful fun videos online that we used, but everyone's cats will be different:
The only thing for us is, to get them to sit more than once requires me sort of scooting around the floor. We do "sit", they get a treat, and then I scoot a few feet away and he gets up and follows. I tap the floor with the treat, hold it up above his head a little and say "sit". He sits, give him the treat, and I scoot so he stands up again.
That's what we do. I don't know how else to get him to stand up in between treats without picking them up. If you have any ideas, let me know in the comments.
We haven't learned "Stay" and "Come". I have tried to teach Oliver to high five, but instead he grabs my hand with both paws and licks it. Oh well :)
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| My pretty boy Oliver. He also likes boxes. |
ASPCA tips for teaching cat to sit
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