A cat house is convenient. And convenient not only for the cat itself, but also for its owner. If a cat sleeps anywhere, it often chooses the most inappropriate, even dangerous, places to sleep. But how can you make your cat love sleeping in its own house? After all, cats are extremely conservative animals and are wary of change.
So, you've bought a cat house, it meets the most demanding requirements, but your cat won't set foot in it. What should you do? We'll share three of the most effective methods.
Method one: rely on curiosity
Although the tailed ones are conservative, no one has cancelled out feline curiosity. A new item in the house will definitely interest the cat, and the owners’ task is to reinforce this interest. You can do this by placing your cat's favorite treat or toy inside the new home. Do this regularly, and your cat will develop a positive association with the house. At first, she'll simply visit it occasionally, and eventually, she'll begin sleeping there—occasionally at first, and then permanently.
Method two: a favorite place
The conservatism of many furry pets manifests itself in their preference for sleeping in the same spot in the apartment. In this case, we take a house and put it there. Cats are stubborn, they will sleep where they are used to, regardless of what is standing or lying there. It's very likely that the cat will start sleeping in the house, which can be moved to a new location after a couple of weeks. Avoid doing this any earlier, or the cat will return to its previous sleeping location.
Method three: light pressure plus encouragement
A particularly stubborn cat needs to be housetrained with gentle pressure. Pick up the cat (do it gently and affectionately) and place it in the house. Pet it, give it a treat, but don't be too insistent or try to hold it there by force. Just repeat this procedure from time to time, and soon the cat will begin to perceive the house as a place where she feels comfortable.
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Every cat is an individual—some start sleeping in their house the day they buy it, while others never accept their new home. In any case, remember—you can't force a cat to do anything. Only affection and encouragement (and sometimes a little cunning) will help convince your kitty to do your bidding.
