Crate-Training Your Cat

It is said that 'dogs have owners, cats have staff'. Cats are world-renowned for their independent streak and their propensity for completely ignoring their owners until they need them to do something for them.

'Any animal can be trained' is another saying floating around in the animal training world - and this saying is just as true. Contrary to what you may think, you can condition your cat to their crate or cage if you start early and follow some very easy steps.

You should know that the earlier you can start crate training the easier and faster it will be. It is ideal to train them as kittens, however, if your cat is full grown they can still be trained, just be a little more patient. These cats are a little more set in their ways.

First things first. You need to go out and get your cat a crate if you don't already have one. Pick out one that can be easily taken apart to make for a quick clean up. There are even crates that have different opening.

Some at the top of the crate. Some on the side. If you think your cat will give you trouble taking them back out then get the crate that opens up top. If not choose whichever you would like.

After you get a crate for your cat, you need to make it as comfortable as possible. Get a blanket, or bed that fits nicely into it. This needs to become your cats safety zone. Anytime you see them go in their crate or you put them in their, give them lots of love.Occasionally, even give them a their favorite treat to make them really excited about the crate.

After, a little time your cat will choose to go in here when they are scared, threatened, or need to take a nap. This makes it easy for you to transport them if you need to, or if they make a lot of noise a night, this can even be their bedroom.

Put them in there before you go to sleep and in about a week, they'll most likely sleep the whole night in it.