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Yesterday we talked about the fact that there\u2019s more research going on related to dogs than cats. One theory is that scientists shy away from working with cats because they can\u2019t be trained. Say what? Then why do you suppose there are so many products out there designed to train a cat? There are toilet kits to teach cats to use the human toilet, for example. Heck, even the litter box and kitty litter can be training tools, as are cat toys designed to encourage a cat to replicate a hunting instinct (for those who may not have the instinct innately).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/pennyholdpaw-240x300.jpg\")
of before called target training. You use an object\u2014a pencil or wooden spoon, for example, and touch it to the cat\u2019s nose. When the target object touches her nose, she gets a treat. I imagine the purpose in this is to get the cat\u2019s attention. Wow, that would be a challenge. The only time my cats pay attention to me is when I\u2019m opening a can of cat food or rattling a package of their treats. Yes, they\u2019re food trained! It\u2019s time to eat and they come running. I rattle a treat bag and they\u2019re under foot.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Lily-and-CWA-Conf-032-300x225.jpg\")
Yes, cats can be trained. Just look at the success Samantha Martin has had training cats for the Amazing Acro-Cat Circus. Here\u2019s a great article about the Acro-Cat Circus and what Ms. Martin has contributed to the plight of homeless cats.