4 Popular Cat Training Aids for Old Cats

There are a number of cat training aids out there that would be ideal for an older cat. Although many people believe that you cannot effectively train a cat, there are many techniques that can be used successfully. Here are some of the most popular cat training aids for old cats. 

1. Sprays

One of the most effective cat training aids for older cats is cat spray. This is a type of liquid spray that you can put on any surface that you do not want your cat to be on. For example, if your cat likes to dig their claws into the side of a couch, you could spray this cat spray onto the couch. The cat will be able to smell the spray and they will not like it. Many people spray this on the sides of wood in the house also so that the cat will not dig their claws into it. This can also be effective if you do not want your cat to get up on furniture and cover it with hair.

2. Mats

Another commonly used training aid for older cats is a training mat. This type of mat can be used in a variety of different situations. For example, let's say that you want to train your cat to stay off of the couch. You can put one of these training mats on the couch whenever you are not sitting on it. If the cat jumps up on the mat, they will immediately want to get off of it. Some mats use static electricity in order to provide an unpleasant sensation for the cat. Other mats will use a loud sound to scare the cat away. Regardless of which method is used by the mat, your cat is going to learn to stay off of the couch.

3. Scratching Strips

You might also want to consider using scratching strips to teach your cat not to scratch on certain things with their claws. These strips operate under a very simple concept and they are very easy to apply. You will simply stick the strips to the side of any service that you do not want your cat to scratch on. When the cat comes along and they dig their claws into the strip, it will leave a sticky residue on their claws. The cats do not like this residue and they will want to refrain from scratching that surface again in the future. It will only take a few times for your cat to realize that they should not be scratching with their claws.

4. Invisible Fence

If you want to teach your cat to stay in the yard, you might want to consider installing an invisible fence. This is a fence that is buried underground. You will then put a collar on your cat and if they cross over the underground fence, they will receive a small electric shock. After a few times, they will learn the boundaries and learn to stay within your yard.