Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Kitty Training

I decided it would be a good idea to get both of our cats used to the cat carrier. Fiona hasn't been inside a carrier in several years and screamed the entire time she was last transported in one. Bruno was in the cat carrier several times when he was sick a few months ago. It stressed him out more than the actual vet visit. Poor kitties.

After much thought, I figured the best way to get them acclimated to the idea is just to leave out the bottom half of the carrier with a towel in it. If I can catch them using the bottom half, then I can attach the top half and just leave off the door.

This morning I took these pictures.



Fiona was sleeping in it! Success!



My first photograph woke her up. "What do you want, Mom? I was sleeping here, you know." She looked extremely grouchy.

Now if I can get Bruno to do more than just stare at the carrier... at least he's not running and hiding under the bed like the last time I brought it out!

2 comments:

Katia said...

Excellent idea, which will pay in the long run. We trained our dog to sleep in her carrier, so our car trips were very peaceful.
About the memorization; so happy you will join me. I have three other ladies who also are doing this, one lady and my self have been posting ours on Sunday/Monday. Mine more and likely will always be posted late Sunday evening (EST)
Now I am wondering if I should make a button for it?
So happy we met, specially since yo keep the Holy Sabbath. Praise the Lord!
(((hugs)))
Katia

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