How to Housebreak a Cat Using a Cage
When you get a new cat, housebreaking is one of the first things you may want to teach it. A cat that is housebroken might be simple to watch and take care of when it is successfully trained. Several effective housebreaking methods exist. A cage, also popularly referred to as a crate, can be a helpful tool in the housebreaking process. A cat that spends time in a crate learns its boundaries and knows to respect your wishes. Follow a few tips to housebreak your cat using a cage. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose the perfect crate for your cat. A large crate is the right crate if you want to put a litter box in it. In addition, the door of the crate should be able to stay open without being held, and it should close tightly for training purposes.
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Encourage the cat to stay in the crate by making its new home enticing. You can place a towel or blanket in the crate to give the cat a soft place to sit. In addition, place some type of scratching post such as corrugated cardboard in the crate for the cat to use its claws.
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Encourage the cat to use its crate. When you bring the crate to your house, do not make a big deal about the cat's new home. Just keep the doors of the crate open so the cat can freely go in and out without pressure.
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Place a litter box in the crate. You need a large crate to have room to add the litter box. Encourage the cat to use the litter box by having a designated time when it stays in the crate.
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Reward the cat for any effort it makes to use the crate. Show that the cat can still receive attention when in its crate. In addition, praise the cat when it uses the litter box.
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Tips & Warnings
You can ask your vet to recommend a crate if you are having a hard time picking it out.
Do not leave your cat in the crate outdoors. Poor weather can still effect the cat even if it is in the crate.
References
- Photo Credit cat image by Darren Ager from Fotolia.com
