RSK's Cat Training Class #2 - CLOSED

[Amy]

Welcome to Amy's New cat training class #2! We are very excited to see all those new cats and see them learn! You have until the 15th to get your cats signed up! Homework assignments will start on the 16th.

Rules:
*You may sign up as many cats as you want, but be sure you will be able to work with each of them individually.
*You must show up to class! If you sign up, I expect you to participate in everything! The class will last at least a week, so be ready!
*For each homework assignment, you will need to post 3-5 pictures of your cat 'in training' these pictures can be of your cat doing anything; looking at treat, trying other tricks...etc... anything. The 6th picture needs to be of the final task. So if the homework assignment was Stalk, you'd need to post a picture of your cat stalking.
*Fill out the form each time you post your homework assignments!
*Cats are 31 and above on the brainslider!
*Would Love to see backgrounds included, but not required!

Forum to sign up your new cat:

Your email:
Your cat's name:
Cat's breed:
Cat's Age on Brainslider:
Has your cat had any previous training?:
If Yes to above, what does he/she already know?:


Forum to post your homework Assignments:

Cat's Name:
Homework Assignment #:
3-5 Pictures of cat in training:
Picture of completed task:



I really hope to get some cats signed up! I think this is going to be a lot of fun!

EXAMPLE of Homework Assignment:

Puppy's Name: Ripple
Homework Assignment #: 2 - Down
3-5 Pictures of dog in training:

Picture of completed task:



Please note! Pictures do NOT have to be merged, or done the way I did them. That's just what I like to do lol. Backgrounds do NOT have to be included either, but I do like them .

Sorry example is of a dog right now, will try to get cat examples soon!

Have fun with this! Sign those cats up!

Signed up:
1. Dragon with Pamtre
2. Dragon with Noelle
3. Artemis with Junior II
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Class #2:

[Amy]

Cat Class #2:

~Please excuse me for saying Kitten below, it goes for Cats too

Lesson #1- Reaction to Treats

This is a very simple first step to training your cat. A cat's reaction to treats will tell you weather or not your cat will be able to do tricks for treats. For example, if you cat instantly starts stalking the treat and keeps jumping at it to take it out of your hands and won't stop doing this, your cat will most likely not be able to learn how to do tricks for treats. Now if they pay attention and look at the treat and at you wondering what on earth you'd like them to do to get that treat you have a cat you'll be able to train with them! With either reaction, go ahead and give them that treat then play a game with them and give them some petting time. Make training time fun and easy!

Lesson #2- Potential for hunting

For this lesson, take out the auto rolling ball and set it down. Take pictures of your cats reaction to it. The final picture should be of your cat with it's 'catch'. This will test your cats skills at catching mice! Auto rolling balls are great from giving your cat practice with things that move around a lot! If your cat catches and shows interest in the ball, give them lots of petting and play with them. You can even give them a treat.

Lesson #3- Here Kitty Kitty

In this lesson, we are going to teach your cat how to come when you call them. Get a box of treats ready and go to a scene with little distraction. Now move your hand away from your cat and call them. If your cat comes to you when you call, give lots of petting and a treat! You can also make this even more rewarding by playing a short game with your cat. Repeat this 2-3 more times. Once your cat is really good at coming to you with little distraction, start introducing more and more distractions such as; Toys, moving toys, and other pets. Don't forget to make this fun and rewarding! If your cat doesn't come when you call them at first, pick them up and set them down, then try again.

Lesson #4- Follow me!

Today we are going to teach your cat to follow you. This is a very important lesson and will help you in many aspects through out your cats life! Since by now your cat should already know how to come, this should be very easy to teach. Now we aren't looking for a cat to run and chase you, we want a cat that will walk or 'trot' calmly by you. So give your cat a little pet, now move your hand just in front of them and call them. Now move your hand slowly in front of them. Your cat should follow you. If they do, lots of petting and give them a treat! You can also play a short game with your cat if you'd like to! Repeat this 2-3 more times then gradually have them follow you further and further before they are rewarded. If your cat doesn't follow you, go back and pet them a tiny bit again, then keep trying. If they seem stuck, pick them up and try again.

Lesson #5- Brush Me!

Cats need to be able to be groomed, so today we are going to work on getting your cat to be calm while grooming. Get out a soft brush, and brush your cat for a second. See their reaction, did it surprise them? Do they like it? Either way, put the brush down and pet them to show they are doing good. Now do it again, brushing them longer this time. If you have nail trimmers, you might work on this as well. You also want them to get used to you petting / touching all over so if they ever need to see a vet, they will be used to the handling. Be sure an give them a treat once you are done

Lesson #6- Show Training!

For this, you are going to need them to know how to follow you. You will NOT be teaching them this by picking them up and dropping them so they are aligned. You will need to have them follow your hand and try an get them aligned by you being good with how you position them by getting them to follow you and move just right. This will take a little longer, and will be harder, but it is much more rewarding! Plus, your petz actually learn better. Right now we are looking for your kitten's show potential. Though we like seeing natural alignment, we are mostly just looking for a kitten's ability to strike a pose. This process is just like Free stacking a dog in real life. So practice at it and you will see they are actually quite good at aligning themselves!

[dragonkeepsake]

So we sign the Petz up first, right? I don't currently have my Petz to take pics but I could still sign them up...

Your email: [e-mail]
Your cat's name: Pamtre
Cat's breed: Cali
Cat's Age on Brainslider: 100
Has your cat had any previous training?: N
If Yes to above, what does he/she already know?:

Your email: see above
Your cat's name: Noelle
Cat's breed: Meez
Cat's Age on Brainslider: 100
Has your cat had any previous training?: N
If Yes to above, what does he/she already know?:

[Amy]

Thanks for signing them up Feel free to start getting the assignments in!

[dragonkeepsake]

Okay! ^__^I can get started on Noelle later today then ^^

[Arty]

Your email: artemis.artie.anna[at]gmail[dot]com
Your cat's name: Junior II
Cat's breed: Mixed
Cat's Age on Brainslider:
Has your cat had any previous training? Nope

[Amy]

Thanks for Signing up! He's very cute! Feel free to start posting them!

For anyone else signing up, there's no need to wait for me to give you the okay to start posting assignments

[Destiny]

I'm hoping this is still open. I'd love it if Fosse could participate!

Your email: [e-mail]
Your cat's name: Fosse
Cat's breed: Calico Mix
Cat's Age on Brainslider: 100
Has your cat had any previous training?: No
If Yes to above, what does he/she already know?: n/a

[silversheene]

^ is it still open?
Your email: [e-mail]
Your cat's name: Renn
Cat's breed: Oshi mix
Cat's Age on Brainslider: 100
Has your cat had any previous training?: yes
If Yes to above, what does he/she already know?: Renn is a cat who does tricks, she has entered hunting trials before as well

[dragonkeepsake]

Hey Amy! Not sure if this is even still open, but I just wanted to say that I no longer have Pamtre and Noelle, so I'll have to drop out :c I do have some kitties that I'd love to do this with though!