Things You'll Need
- (Hopefully cooperative) cat
Instructions
Learn Techniques on How to Train A Cat For A Show
Forget everything you may have learned about how to train a dog. They are different animals and require different training methods.
Remember that reward, not reprimand, is the key to obtaining desirable behavior from your show cat.
Practice 'stance' with your cat as much as possible right from the start. Judges don't expect you to train your cat to stand erect with a pronounced posture as you might a dog. However, if you can train your cat to maintain a standing or sitting position for a few moments, this helps.
Make sure you're familiar with requirements and standards expected of your cat's breed before considering participating in a show. The Cat Fancier's Association provides numerous booklets to bring you up to speed (see Resources below).
Let an expert train you to train your cat for a show. The Cat Fancier's Association provides a Mentor Program to help newcomers to the world of cat shows become acclimated with the process. (See Resources below.)