Many dog owners train their pets to follow various commands, but it’s commonly believed that cats are difficult to train. However, this doesn’t apply to Burmese cats.

Training Features of Burmese Cats

Contrary to the common belief that cats are independent and hard to train, Burmese cats are very trainable. These active, affectionate, and loving animals enjoy learning new commands and love to show off their skills.

When training a Burmese cat, it’s important to use only positive reinforcement and choose tricks and commands that suit the pet’s inclinations and preferences.

Like other animals, Burmese cats don’t understand complex phrases. Commands should be simple, one-word instructions (“Eat,” “Lie down”). Speak them clearly, in a calm voice, and always with the same intonation.

The main motivation for training a Burmese cat is their desire to please their owner. If you praise them and express excitement about their demonstrated skills, they will become well-trained pets.

Key Rules for Training a Burmese Cat

For successful training, it’s important to choose the right time: when the cat is in a positive mood and wants to play. Training sessions should be scheduled at least two hours after meals.

Important tips for positive results:

• Be patient. Don’t try to teach multiple commands at once in a short time. Start small and gradually increase the duration of the sessions. Begin with 5 minutes every other day. If the cat seems sluggish or uninterested, it’s better to postpone the training.
• Training should be done by the person the cat perceives as its owner. Avoid raising your voice, getting irritated, or mistreating the cat. This will cause the cat to lose interest in training permanently.
• Praise and treats. Soft pieces of tasty food, along with gentle praise, will fill the cat with love for the owner and increase motivation to work harder.
• Don’t punish for failures. Cats don’t respond to punishment. They don’t obey out of fear but rather form a bond of friendship with humans.

The most important condition is that the Burmese cat trusts you. If the cat feels hurt or loses trust, training will need to be postponed for a long time.

Use special treats instead of everyday food: small, tasty pieces of meat or cheese. Don’t overfeed the cat, as this will diminish their enthusiasm. Hand the treat directly to the cat instead of throwing it on the floor. This way, the cat will connect the actions with the rewards and understand the pattern.

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