Training Your Cat: Lie Down

4. Eventually your cat should respond to the command "down" and a downward gesturing of your hand, without the food being held below the table's edge.

5. Once your cat has learned this behavior consistently, you no longer need to place him on a table.

As with teaching "sit," in the beginning you might have to gently help your cat into position for this trick. Be gentle and patient. Remember not to frustrate or frighten your cat. If he resists, try again another time.

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