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08/12/2020
GIVEAWAY ALERT! For the entire month of December, Cat Trick University is giving away Performance Cat Junior, Senior, an...
02/12/2020

GIVEAWAY ALERT! For the entire month of December, Cat Trick University is giving away Performance Cat Junior, Senior, and Master titles!!

In order to qualify, cats DO need to earn their Cat Trick University Performance Cat Freshman and Sophomore Titles first. These first two have been popular and many cats have already earned them, so we are hoping that the giveaway will push you to grab your treat bag and keep working with your kitties to the advanced levels! You CAN do it!! And, if you haven't earned a title for your cat yet, this is a GREAT time to start!

You can learn more about each title's requirements and apply for your cat's title by visiting www.cattrickuniversity.com 🐈

Congratulations Doit for earning both your Performance Cat Freshman Title (PCFR) and your Performance Cat Sophomore Titl...
24/11/2020

Congratulations Doit for earning both your Performance Cat Freshman Title (PCFR) and your Performance Cat Sophomore Title (PCSO) from Cat Trick University!

24/11/2020

Congratulations Ch. Smugglers Rhapsody in Blue on earning your Performance Cat Freshman Title (PCFR) from Cat Trick University!

Congratulations Jabba the Catt for becoming the first Performance Cat Sophomore at Cat Trick University! 🎉
21/11/2020

Congratulations Jabba the Catt for becoming the first Performance Cat Sophomore at Cat Trick University! 🎉

Performance Cat Titles are 50% off for the rest of November! Visit www.cattrickuniversity.com to learn more and apply fo...
11/11/2020

Performance Cat Titles are 50% off for the rest of November! Visit www.cattrickuniversity.com to learn more and apply for your cat's title.

Patreon has a new feature and we are SO excited to introduce the LION LOYALTY PROGRAM to our Cat Trick University suppor...
13/10/2020

Patreon has a new feature and we are SO excited to introduce the LION LOYALTY PROGRAM to our Cat Trick University supporters! Earn new merch quarterly, plus all of the perks and discounts of being a Cat Trick University Patreon Supporter!

Learn more: https://www.patreon.com/cattrickuniversity

Here are examples of the surprises we have for our LOYAL LIONS:

What IS a clicker, and what does it do?
09/10/2020

What IS a clicker, and what does it do?

ConCATulations Moosh on earning your Performance Cat Freshman Title (PCFR)! Visit www.cattrickuniversity.com to earn you...
08/10/2020

ConCATulations Moosh on earning your Performance Cat Freshman Title (PCFR)!

Visit www.cattrickuniversity.com to earn your cat's performance title!

Getting Started Training Your Cat: Supplies NeededThe biggest question we get is "where do I start?" We considered what ...
23/07/2020

Getting Started Training Your Cat: Supplies Needed

The biggest question we get is "where do I start?" We considered what we believe is absolutely essential to train your cat, and picked the top three supplies you need to get started with a variety of tricks and behaviors.

#1: The Training Clicker

You really can't get away without this one. The clicker is a marker, meaning it marks the exact moment your cat does what you want to reinforce. Without a precise behavior marker, your cat can be confused about what exactly is being rewarded. The clicker makes a unique, crisp sound that your cat never hears at other times, making it the best training marker. Some trainers use a verbal marker, but it takes a lot of extra practice to use your voice as crisp, clean, and consistently as a clicker. Save yourself and your kitty some frustration and start right away with a training clicker!

Alternatives to using a clicker if you can't get one right away can include the click-click of a ballpoint pen and a clicker app for your phone.

#2: Treats Your Kitty Loves

If your cat isn't interested in the paycheck you are offering, give them a raise! Some kitties can be finicky, and experimentation may be needed until you find a treat that they are willing to work for.

Our favorite treat ideas include squeeze treats such as Inaba Churu, TikiCat Stix, and Squeeze-Ups. Wet food in a syringe also works well for many kitties. For the calorie-conscious carnivore, PureBites Freeze Dried Chicken is a great option too.

Free-fed kitties are very difficult to train. Why work for anything when you can graze for free anytime? Before beginning training, you should first switch your cat over to scheduled mealtimes. This is much healthier for cats overall; they were meant to hunt and forage for their meals, not to graze. They are not sheep after all! We also recommend feeding from puzzle feeders for mental enrichment.

#3: The Target Stick

Targets are an essential element in training cats. Targets remove the need for luring with treats, which can cause frustration and too much concentration on the food rather than the kitty really thinking and using problem-solving skills. Targets can include target sticks, target discs, and target mats. Even your finger can be used as a target.

When choosing between all of the target types, if I had to pick just one I would recommend the target stick, as it is the most versatile and opens the door for a wide variety of tricks and behaviors. Examples of behaviors that can be trained using a target stick include sit, spin, beg, come, leash walking, jumping through arms and hoops, and leg weaves.

There are many target sticks available on the market for training dogs and other animals. When choosing a target stick for a cat, a yellow or green ball on the end of the stick is easiest for cats to see. You can also make your own target stick with a pencil, dowel, or wooden spoon.

Moving beyond target sticks, you can use a small mat for a different type of target. Placemats and dish mats work great for cats! This type of target is great for teaching stays and distance behaviors.

23/07/2020

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Cat Trick University is the creation of a positive dog trainer that wanted the world to see the potential in their cats. Elizabeth Sandoval, Certified Trick Dog Instructor and owner of Stay Positive Animal Training found herself pet-less after the sudden passing of her 11 year old border collie Jake. After Jake's passing she needed a new pet both to fill her home and heart with joy and to demo training to her clients, but she was not quite ready for another dog so soon. Enter McGregor, a spunky little British Shorthair kitten. Immediately the plan was to raise McGregor with the same socialization and positive reinforcement training routine as a puppy, and so began his trick training career. McGregor earned his Novice Trick Cat title from Do More with Your Dog at 11 weeks old, becoming the youngest cat in the world to earn a trick title. Shortly after, at 14 weeks old, McGregor earned his Intermediate Trick Cat title. As tiny little McGregor's trick videos became popular and cat training questions began to flood in, Cat Trick University was born. McGregor continues to learn and grow every day, and so will Cat Trick University along with him!