emc Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hi therewe have a new cat and need her to start using her cat flap as we go on hols soon - she will not go near it and have only got her through it was by more or less shoving her, poor thing. If you have any tips I'd be really grateful. thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Stop trying to shove her through it, that will probably make her love it even less. Put some food on the other side or even leave it open for a bit so that she gets used to coming in and out. Leave her to it and don't go stressing about it as she will probably pick up on that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Maybe she knows something you dont...... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Who, the cat..? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB100 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 we taught all our cats to use the cat flap by pushing them through it but Frankito's advice sounds much kinder (and slower) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You've taught her how to use the tin opener already then I suppose? I don't know much about cats and their ways so just asking. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Have you considered going through it yourself and asking her to follow? Remember, a leader without any cats is just a woman having a stroll.Perhaps a bit of a chat about rights and responsibilities? Ask her to write down her fears as a way of externalising them? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Tie the door up so it is open until they get used to it x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Treat advice from a bird with suspicion! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Forbid cat - using all known techniques - from using catflap under any circumstances, put precious work papers down on far side, lie by catflap as though this is the only place you get a bit of peace and quiet if all else fails bolt and padlock catflap - this will ensure cat uses flap in record time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Either that or you will have Maxxi trying to break in.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 miaow? Me!?How? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpinjackflash Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 paint a picture of a mouse on one side and a fish on the other Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 This thread has made me really want to watch Top Cat again. Does anyone know if it's on an channel these days? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy22 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 As jumpinjackflash is suggesting if you paint a picture of a mouse, "hamster" on one side and akitten on the other. The cat flap will be use more often as they always follow their favourites animals and their kittens Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Alan Medic Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> This thread has made me really want to watch Top> Cat again. Does anyone know if it's on an channel> these days?"Okay, Chooch you keep an eye out for Dibble, Fancy you sweet-talk the feline in question, Spook you're in charge of picking the lock, Brain distract the householder and Benny if Dibble shows go into your lost Aunt routine. Okay let's move it, move it, move it!""Gothca TC""She'll be putty in my hands TC""Like er, far out TC""Duh, okay TC""Sure thing TC!"http://www.dan-dare.org/Dan%20FRD/TopCat3.gif Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 As pack leader you need to set an example...http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4gY-qFc8wUQ/0.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouvert3.20mercredi Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 .. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twirly Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 This thread has made me lol...I had to do this many years ago with a cat that was used to having the door opened for it every time it went in and out, but there was no longer anyone there to do that for her constantly.Bribery was the only way. Put cat on one side, you on the other with a box of treats. Hold catflap open, rattle treats and peer through flap at cat (s/he will probably look at you as though you are a complete idiot). Also, make it the only exit for the cat - so no open doors or windows anywhere. Our cat looked at me as though I was an idiot for a couple of weeks (this exercise does take time), but eventually put her head tentatively into the flap to retrieve a treat from my hand and when she at last realised that she could get through it without coming to harm, took to it as an exit with no further problems. Although her preferred method of regaining entry remained yowling through the patio door at my Dad when he was sitting in his armchair. And he, the softie, would get up, unlock the door, and let her in *rolls eyes*Good luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 A learning theoretician asks: Can you initially, at times when she's there and likely to want to go out, remove the flap, or fix it in an open position? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollybaby Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 She's playing with you. She knows perfectly well how to use the flap already. She's just being a typical cat and won't perform on command. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-465899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minder Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Would agree with jollybaby. Your cat will know they will have to use it in the end! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-466045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Your cat has probably been in and out of every cat flap on the block, seen other cats do the same and is amused at your efforts to train her.Chuck her out and let her figure it. She's seen your demo and understands the drill. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-466051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 And she can probably set/ unset the alarm with one deft flick of her wee paw! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-466055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 obviously.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19014-advice-pls-on-how-to-get-cat-to-use-cat-flap/#findComment-466068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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