Train your cat for behavior problems and basic commands.

You want to train your cat to come, sit, and stay. You can also
teach your cat not to scratch at things. When you are teaching
your cat to not scratch, sometimes they seem like they are
pawing at you and they start scratching you. On this certain
behavior you can softly stroke their paw to help retract their
claws.

When their claws have been retracted, you can tell them good
kitty in a reassuring voice. They do not realize that this is a
bad thing that they are doing and they are not trying to hurt
you. The reassuring and the praise should not be followed with
food.

This will show them that this is one thing that will be
expected of them at all times, and it is not a trick. You are
going to have to continually work with them on this for a few
weeks. They are not going to scratch on the first time you do
this. By you telling your cat that they are a good kitty and
paying attention to them is a good thing to do. To ensure good
behaviors you should make sure that you handle your cat gently.
Do not rough house with your cat this can show them that it is
ok to scratch, bite and just to be mean. Cats can be quite
finicky; by being rough with them, they can associate this with
aggressive behaviors. Such as biting at your hand, or scratching
you.

If you choose to play with your cat, you should use one of their
toys to show its ok to bite, scratch at their own toys. While
you are playing with your cat, if they scratch you it is not
their fault. Accidents happen, do not discipline them for this
action. They think that you are trying to play, you will not get
anywhere but confusing your cat.

Here are some tricks that you cannot teach your cat. If you
want, your cat to “stay” you should start out by taking your cat
in a secluded room, one with no distractions and preferably
before dinnertime. Before you do this, you should get some
healthy treats to reward them. The reason you should do this
before dinnertime is so they will have a bit more of an edge to
do what you want so they can get their treat.

The next thing to do is put them on a surface that will bring
you and your cat eye to eye. When your cat starts to wander off,
call out their name in a stern voice and tell them to stay. Put
your hand up as to say stop.

After your cat does this, you should reinforce it by giving him
a bite of the treat. After the cat is done, you should allow
him/her to get distracted again and then tell them to stay. You
should do this about 4 to 5 minutes per day, with 2 or 3
training sessions.

The next trick that you can try is “come”. This should be easy;
you have already taught your cat to stay.

He now knows when you are teaching him something that there is
going to be yummy rewards. You can start trying this when your
cat is in another room, call them by their name, and say come.

Make sure to try to say it in a fun playful voice. That is one
big key as well as when they do come by you. You should always
have a treat or something for them. You asked them to do
something, give a little back. Make this a fun loving game for
you and your cat. Some important things to remember young cats
are the easiest to train. Do not make your training sessions any
longer than 5 minutes, per session. This can make the cat become
uncooperative and irritable. Make sure you reward your pet, if
they do ask you may ask. Another thing is to make sure that you
always end your training sessions on a positive note. Hugs and
treats are the best way to show your cat that you care.