Things You'll Need
- Designated room
- Litter box
- Cat toys
- Scratching post
- Favorite snack
- Cat clicker or ball point pen
Instructions
Set boundaries for your cat or kitten by designating a room for your feline to stay in for two weeks. A bathroom or bedroom will work. This establishes a territory for your cat.
Move the cat's litter box, food and water into the designated room. Keep the litter box very clean. A cat's sense of smell is much more sensitive than yours and it must feel clean to be comfortable while confined.
Give your cat fun things to do while indoors and confined to the room. Cat toys and a scratching post are good choices. Spend time playing with your cat during this time of confinement. After the training, the cat will continue to seek out these toys and you to play.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends using a clicker combined with a favorite treat to reward your cat for being or doing good. It's critical to sound the clicker as the cat behaves and offer a favorite treat. Cats learn through repetition and will associate the clicking noise with a reward. If you don't have a clicker, substitute a ball point pen.
Once two weeks have passed, allow your cat to move about the house under supervision, but do not allow trips outdoors. Put your cat back in its room at night to reinforce the training.