Cats are like the greatest secret agents of the animal kingdom. They can be trained to do so much more than just eat, sleep, and play with their litter box! You can train your cat to play hide and seek by following these simple steps:
GET THE CAT’S ATTENTION
The first step to training your cat to play hide and seek is getting it’s attention. You can do this by making loud noises or playing with your pet. If you have a doorbell, ring it once or twice while the cat is out of the room.
If your cat is sleeping, wake it up by tapping it on the head with a soft object like an empty water bottle or wooden spoon (the same technique used for getting cats out of trees). If all else fails, try shaking some toys around until you get their attention!
HIDE THE TOY
There are many ways to hide the toy, but here are a few of the most effective:
- Hide it in an inaccessible location. This can be as simple as putting your cat’s favorite toy in a box and hiding it somewhere in the house or basement, outside in your yard, or under a bed. If you have multiple cats and want to keep them from each other (or if one is especially aggressive), consider using several different hiding spots so that they don’t all know where their own toys are located at any given time.
- Make sure your cat can’t see it by preventing him/her from accessing any windows or doors into that room; this will prevent him/her from being able to locate where exactly YOU have hidden said object.
- Make sure he/she cannot smell anything about what could possibly exist inside this enclosure (this means no candles!).Lastly, make sure that whatever item(s) you choose for playtime will not attract attention from other pets who may come over while playing hide-and-seek with their human counterparts!
CALL YOUR CAT
- Call your cat by name.
- Use a high-pitched voice, like you’re talking to a small child. This will likely get their attention and encourage them to come toward you.
- If they don’t respond, try calling again in a lower tone—this time, maybe saying something like “Miaow!” or “Furr!”. You might also try saying their name as if it was something important (e.g., “Maya! Maya!”) so that they’ll consider going up on the couch where you can coax them with treats and praise for getting there first!
LET THEM FIND IT
- Let your cat find the toy. If you’re hiding a toy in an area where your cat has already found it before, let them get their paws on it again. They may be able to smell or hear its presence and then go back for more of their own accord.
- Reward them with treats when they play with the hidden object or find it on their own accord after discovering it by chance or scent-tracking (e.g., “I saw this object under my pillow…”). This encourages cats to keep trying until they succeed!
REWARD YOUR CAT WITH A TREAT ONCE THEY’RE DONE!
Reward your cat with a treat once they’re done! Treats are a great way to reward your cat for completing their task, but they should be given in moderation. The trick is to give the treat only after the cat has completed the task.
This means that you won’t want to ask them at every opportunity, which would make your house feel like an episode of “Cats.”
If you’re looking for other ways to reward your pet while they play hide and seek, try using toys instead of treats—it’ll make things more fun for everyone involved! You can also let them chase each other around the house or play chase games outside (just make sure nobody gets too tired).
If you’re looking for other ways to reward your pet while they play hide and seek, try using toys instead of treats—it’ll make things more fun for everyone involved! You can also let them chase each other around the house or play chase games outside (just make sure nobody gets too tired).
CATS LIKE TO PLAY HIDE AND SEEK AND CAN BE TRAINED TO DO SO
Cats are playful by nature, so it’s not surprising that they enjoy playing hide and seek. In fact, cats can be trained to play with their human companions by following the steps below:
- Give your cat a toy or other object that can roll around on the floor to encourage them to chase after it. This will help build up their confidence while also encouraging them to use their brains in an exercise-like environment.
- Encourage your pet by giving verbal praise when they’re successful at catching the toy.
- Eventually, you should start throwing out different objects each time you play this game together; this will allow both of you have fun without having any preconceived notions about how much time needs to pass before another round begins—which means no more wasted opportunities for either one!
CONCLUSION
Cats are curious creatures and will often try to find out what is behind the next door. If you want your cat to play hide and seek, then this is a great way to do it. We hope these tips will help your cat find some fun.
