Why won't my kitten sit? When is the best age to train a cat?

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I've been trying to teach my kitten how to sit, but no matter what I try, she won't do it. Do you have any tips? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 20 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It takes a lot to train a cat and it is not possible at the age your kitten is. Kitties at this age need to learn to run, play, hunt, fight, climb, clean themselves, etc. They really do not have the mind to learn dog tricks. You will need to wait at least 6 months or even a year before you can start with teaching your cat such commands as sit. Not every cat will be interested in learning this, so she may never be cooperative in that respect. Teaching this command will take a lot of patience, immediate reward with a treat. The cat will need to make the connection between the command and the act. And then the cat will need to want to obey the command. Cats are very independent personalities, so, while your kitty will love you, it is more likely to train you than be trained by you.

Why won't my kitten sit? When is the best age to train a cat?

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