Train your cat for behavior problems and basic commands.

You want to train your cat to come, sit, and stay. You can also teach your
cat not to scratch at things. When you are teaching your cat to not
scratch, sometimes they seem like they are pawing at you and they start
scratching you. On this certain behavior you can softly stroke their paw to
help retract their claws. When their claws have been retracted, you can
tell them good kitty in a reassuring voice. They do not realize that this
is a bad thing that they are doing and they are not trying to hurt you. The
reassuring and the praise should not be followed with food. This will show
them that this is one thing that will be expected of them at all times, and
it is not a trick. You are going to have to continually work with them on
this for a few weeks. They are not going to scratch on the first time you
do this. By you telling your cat that they are a good kitty and paying
attention to them is a good thing to do.
To ensure good behaviors you should make sure that you handle your
cat gently. Do not rough house with your cat this can show them that it is
ok to scratch, bite and just to be mean. Cats can be quite finicky; by
being rough with them, they can associate this with aggressive behaviors.
Such as biting at your hand, or scratching you. If you choose to play with
your cat, you should use one of their toys to show its ok to bite, scratch
at their own toys. While you are playing with your cat, if they scratch you
it is not their fault. Accidents happen, do not discipline them for this
action. They think that you are trying to play, you will not get anywhere
but confusing your cat.
Here are some tricks that you cannot teach your cat. If you want,
your cat to “stay” you should start out by taking your cat in a secluded
room, one with no distractions and preferably before dinnertime. Before you
do this, you should get some healthy treats to reward them. The reason you
should do this before dinnertime is so they will have a bit more of an edge
to do what you want so they can get their treat. The next thing to do is
put them on a surface that will bring you and your cat eye to eye. When
your cat starts to wander off, call out their name in a stern voice and
tell them to stay. Put your hand up as to say stop. After your cat does
this, you should reinforce it by giving him a bite of the treat. After the
cat is done, you should allow him/her to get distracted again and then tell
them to stay. You should do this about 4 to 5 minutes per day, with 2 or 3
training sessions.
The next trick that you can try is “come”. This should be easy; you
have already taught your cat to stay. He now knows when you are teaching
him something that there is going to be yummy rewards. You can start trying
this when your cat is in another room, call them by their name, and say
come. Make sure to try to say it in a fun playful voice. That is one big
key as well as when they do come by you. You should always have a treat or
something for them. You asked them to do something, give a little back.
Make this a fun loving game for you and your cat.
Some important things to remember young cats are the easiest to
train. Do not make your training sessions any longer than 5 minutes, per
session. This can make the cat become uncooperative and irritable. Make
sure you reward your pet, if they do ask you may ask. Another thing is to
make sure that you always end your training sessions on a positive note.
Hugs and treats are the best way to show your cat that you care.