Did you know that many common behavior problems in cats can be prevented with early training and socialization?
There are things you can do with your kitten to help them learn important skills to help make life more enjoyable and less stressful for everyone involved (humans too!) Creature Comforts is proud to announce a new class held at Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital called Kitten Kindergarten! Imagine a room full of playful kittens learning to be social with other cats and humans, as well as learning the skills they need to manage in our human world without stress or fear.
The most effective time to train and socialize a cat is in her early months. This is when she is more adaptable to new situations and experiences. Early socialization normalizes a wider variety of situations, people, and animals. Kittens who are socialized become less fearful and more confident as adults and have a higher tolerance for new situations. This higher confidence directly relates to reduced behavior problems in adults.
Many cat owners dread taking their pet to the vet because of all the difficulty and stress with carriers, cars, and fear at the vet office. Our “classroom” is an exam room in the veterinary office to get kittens comfortable and familiar with the veterinary setting. Topics covered in class include regular handling for grooming or veterinary care, positive carrier training, and car rides.
Many cats are only exposed to the humans that they live with and often run and hide while new people are over. This can cause a lot of stress to the cat every time you have company. With early exposure to other people cats can become just as outgoing as dogs who love to greet new people at the door.
One important skill kittens will gain from kindergarten is how to interact and play with other kittens. Many adult cats have a difficult time interacting with other felines. Early socialization can improve a kitten’s ability to get along with other cats. Adding another cat to the household later will be much easier if a kitten has early exposure to other cats.
For kittens and their people starting at 8-10 weeks. Class is 45 minutes once a week for 6 weeks plus an on demand video introduction. For only $180. Kittens must have a clean bill of health.
For more information contact Theresa at (360)643-1323