Cat house training is an important part of owning a cat. If you acquire a cat and do not do any house training, in no time your house will smell like cat urine and feces, which is not pleasant. It is important that this training occurs as soon as possible after you get your pet. House training does not have to be difficult, if you know a few tips. As soon as you bring your new pet home, make sure that you show them where you expect them to go to the bathroom. Gently pick them up and put them in the designated area if you are using a litter box or other inside device. A cat door is another option for the cat's bathroom needs, and this option is very convenient and offers other benefits as well. One of these is the elimination of the need to empty a full litter box. Instead the cat goes outside through the door.Cat house training should only be done using methods that involve positive reinforcement. It is never acceptable to use any method which causes fear or pain to your pet. The only lesson that this accomplishes is to teach your cat that you are to be feared and are unpredictable. This can greatly damage the bond that develops between the two of you. It is also very important to never punish or discipline for any accidents. These may occur, especially at the beginning of training. Treats and rewards should be used for deeds done well and mistakes should be ignored. It is crucial that if an accident occurs, it is thoroughly cleaned and the smell completely eliminated. If not your pet may think that this is the designated spot for this, and may use this area even more frequently.Cat house training involves a few accidents at first, and these should always be blotted with paper towels if it is urine. Next scrub the area with dish soap and water, then blot dry with more paper towels. If the smell still lingers, put a couple of drops of pure vanilla extract on the spot, and this should mask any remaining scent. It is important to cover the smell of urine, because some cats may spray their own urine to mark their territory if they smell it.
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