04-25-2018, 01:18 AM
Aw! High five-ing cats! How interesting. It's funny how such a little thing can make such a difference to their chances of adoption. There are those who are happy to accept cats for what they are and not wish to train them. But for others, they would be charmed by this and I can see it tipping the balance in the cat's favour.
In my experience yes, cats can be trained to some extent at least. But you have to get it just right with them. It has to be worth their while.
Sally was on her way to investigate a box high up on a shelf, where the house owner keeps precious heirlooms of irreplaceable china all wrapped carefully. I said "No!"....didn't even have to raise my voice, and she looked at me and got away from there pronto. Then she looked back as if to say she knew exactly what I meant. I only ever said that once before to her over that box, so she remembered quite clearly. They are bright.
In my experience yes, cats can be trained to some extent at least. But you have to get it just right with them. It has to be worth their while.
Sally was on her way to investigate a box high up on a shelf, where the house owner keeps precious heirlooms of irreplaceable china all wrapped carefully. I said "No!"....didn't even have to raise my voice, and she looked at me and got away from there pronto. Then she looked back as if to say she knew exactly what I meant. I only ever said that once before to her over that box, so she remembered quite clearly. They are bright.
