Top Basic Cat Training Tips

You can teach a cat new tricks;
A: Targeting — teaching a cat to touch an object with its nose or paw — has lots of benefits. It can encourage a cat to move to or away from a certain area. It also can be used to teach a cat tricks such as jumping through a hoop or giving a high-five.

Start by teaching your cat to touch a target, such as a wooden spoon. With a clicker in hand, hold the target at the side of your cat's face, just out of sight. Slowly move it to where the cat can see it, being careful not to startle the cat. Reward your cat for any interest — from looking at the spoon it to touching it — with a click and treat, and move the target away. Repeat several times.