Cat Condos

After getting your new cats settled into their cat condos or cat containment system its time to begin a regular routine. Cats are creatures of habit and thrive on consistency. It is best to feed your cat in his cat enclosures or cat condos at the same time each day. If your pet spends part of his time inside the house and the rest of the day basking in the sun in his cat containment system or cat fence, be sure to schedule a consist time for the switch. Before long, your cat will get use to this schedule and begin to expect it.

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But there is more to cat ownership than simply feeding your pet in his cat condos or letting him out in his cat fence each day. If you want to enjoy a well-mannered pet, you will need to train it. Yes, cats, like dogs require consistent training to learn proper behavior. However, there is one huge difference between cats and dogs. Dogs have in innate desire to please their human companions. Since dogs are pack animals, they respond very well to their pack leader. Cats on the other hand are loners. They prefer to live as they please in their cat condos or cat fence, making their own rules. As a result, any type of cat training must be based solely on tangible rewards. In other words, your cat will learn to behave because he gets something in return.

Even if your pet cat spends most of his time in his cat condos or cat enclosure, training is still necessary. One of the worst mistakes a cat owner can make is to assume that their kitty does not need any type of instruction. If you think that so long as your pet cat is in his cat enclosures and out of your hair, he’ll be fine, think again! Your cat needs your time, love and attention. Just because cats are loners and may not lavish you with exuberant expressions of their love, this doesn’t mean they aren’t loyal creatures. They are. And they want you to love them just as much as a dog does. If you leave your kitty in his cat condos or cat containment system alone, all the time, he will grow depressed, sad and even aloof. Regular attention is an absolute necessity. And so is proper training.

Here are a few things every cat should learn:

1.       Come when called. If your cat is playing in his cat condos or cat fence, he will often ignore you, especially if you want him to come right away. He’ll continue exploring his cat fence or cat condos, giving you no thought whatsoever. In our day and age, it is essential that pets learn to respond to their name. This keeps them safe and makes it easier for you to locate them. If your cat is hiding under a log in his cat condos or cat enclosures, but readily jumps out of hiding when you call him, it will save you the time, trouble and worry of searching for him. If you allow your pet to explore the outdoors—outside of his cat fence or cat enclosure, coming when called is downright essential. Teaching your pet his name can be rather easy. Whenever you enter the cat condos or cat enclosures with your pet’s dinner, be sure to call him by name. When you are playing with your pet in his cat fence or cat containment system, use his name frequently. It is also a good idea to have other family members work on calling your pet. In this way, your pet cat will get use to hearing his name pronounced by different voices and in different tones. Sometimes the process of training your cat to come can be slow and discouraging. It seems like every time you call your cat while in his cat condos or cat containment system, he rarely comes. Or it takes 6-7 calls before he pokes his face out of his cat condos. If this is the case, try an alternative method. Teach your pet to come to the sound of a whistle or bell. Some cats may respond more positively to this method.

2.       Teach your kitty to use the litter-box. Oftentimes mother cats will teach their babies how to use the litter-box themselves. However, once you purchase a new kitten and bring him to your home, he may forget everything he’s learned. With all the excitement of new cat condos, furniture, people and toys, your kitty may accidently forget how to use a litter-box. Usually, this is not a big deal. Simply help your kitty remember by regularly bringing him over to the litter-box. Before long, this activity will trigger your cat’s memory. It is also a good idea to reward your pet cat whenever he comes out of his cat condos and uses the litter box. Remember cats love tangible rewards!!

3.       Teach your pet cat how to use a cat door. If your cat is both an indoor and outdoor pet, teaching him to use some type of cat door is essential. For the safest set-up, it is best to provide your pet cat with an outdoor cat enclosure. In this way, whenever your cat is outside, he is safely enclosed. If you’re wondering where you can purchase these types of cat enclosures or cat containment systems, Cages by Design is your best option. The level of expertise and quality they bring to the table is unbeatable. You can order these cat enclosures online and have them shipped directly to your door. The staff at Cages by Design is also available to help you with this process over the phone or via email. You can custom design your cat enclosure or cat containment system to suit your needs. You can choose the size, material and colors that you prefer—it simply doesn’t get any better than that. They also offer accessories for your cat condos and cat containment system. One of those accessories is the equivalent to a cat door. They offer special tubes and openings that can be connected to your window, giving your pet access to his outdoor cat enclosure at any time. These freedom connectors do not damage your windows and can be removed at any time. They are extremely easy to install and much more effective than a traditional cat door. Help your pet learn to use his freedom connector by showing how to enter and exit on either side. Reward your pet with a treat when he performs the maneuver correctly.