Training Your Cat: Lie Down

Teaching your cat to lie down on command is a "table top" trick. It helps if you have already taught your cat to sit on command. Your goal is to have your cat lie down when you give the command "down."

What You'll Need

Training Steps

1. Gently sit the cat on the table at the edge nearest to you, and pet him so he is comfortable.

2. Holding the food reward in one hand slightly below and in front of the table (but not close enough that he can grab it), give the command "Scooter, down."

3. When the cat lowers himself to reach for the food, hit the clicker (or use your positive sound) and say "down, good down." Immediately give him his food reward.

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