The main mistake kitten owners make when training their animals to use the litter box: why you shouldn't poke your pet's nose into a puddle
While the kitten is just learning to relieve itself in the litter box, it can make annoying mistakes, leaving puddles on the floor and in other inappropriate places.
Often, pet owners, noticing another “surprise” on the linoleum or parquet, lose their temper and begin to punish their pet by poking its nose into a puddle.
You shouldn't assume that after this the cat will understand that it made a mistake and will start using the toilet.
No – your actions will only instill fear in the animal. The cat will continue to shit where it should not, and at the same time it will look for a secluded corner – and this means that you, in turn, will have to spend a lot of time and effort to find the source of the unpleasant smell.
How to litter train a kitten
When you bring your kitten home, the first thing you do is show him the litter box with sand.
Every time after the animal eats or drinks, take it to the litter box - small kittens usually go to the toilet immediately after eating, so the result will not be long in coming.
At first, the kitten may not understand what is expected of it, but regular training will help it learn: even the most unintelligent pet will eventually understand why a litter box is needed.
Take your kitten to the toilet whenever you think he's about to have a bowel movement, such as when he sits down on the floor looking thoughtful.
If the process has already begun, do not scold the kitten, but calmly transfer it to the litter box.
Earlier we told you why the dog bumped its head into the wall.
