Training your cat for a new family member

Has you cat had the run of the house for years and now someone is moving to
the house to stay, don’t let the cat be the first one leaving.

Rather it is a baby coming, family member moving in or an extended stay by
a visitor, you will want to help your cat and the new addition to the
family to make at the cats changes successful. Do not isolate the cat or
family member from each other this will result in more disaster and chaos
then you will wan to deal with.

You cat does have feeling and emotions and with the new member these are
going to have to be dealt with. We may not be able to communicate or
understands with your cat but respect understanding and compassion is
important in every situation. With the new family member coming in there
will be a lot of added stress live changes and other problems that arise
with the event.

Training, planning early, consistent rules, professional help, quality
time, concerns, options facts, introduction tips, are some considerations
that you should take when a new member comes in the home.

One of the steps that need to be taken care of early is dealing with the
situation when the member final moves in the home. Plan early, when you
know that a new member will be added to the family, and then is the time to
start planning. Do research, develop some strategies, and discuss the
concerns.

Cats are curious, more rambunctious and playful, and persistent over the
same things that you are. Depending on the member that is moving in this
could be a dangerous time if the new member would be a child. They do have
the skills to help themselves when they need to. You will have to find
solution to help with this.

Finding good professional help will be something to consider, for the times
that you may need additional help with the cat if things get too much out
of control. There can be aggressive behaviors or become hyperactive from
your cat on situations that you many not be able to solve the issues. By
having a professional in turn, you will have someone to quick turn to help.


Rules must be consistent with everyone, especially with members that are
older and can deal with the cat. These rules are important to let them know
enable the cat to adjust with the current behaviors and the stress on the
cat and home.

Training the cat before the new member will be a great idea. Get your cat
use to other people and environments before the member arrives. Cats need
social interaction in order to adjust.
This would mean get the cat out of the house for walks, go to new places
when walking. Make visits to the groomers on regular times. If the cat has
not been to a vet, make appointments for check up and make sure the cat is
up to date on the shots. Take the cat out in the public so that will meet
other people.

If the cat now is allowed to climb, train the cat not to get on the
furniture or the jump on counter this will be a great training and behavior
for a the small new members coming. It will take the stress off you about
the cat in the bed or higher areas that the child will be.

Get the cat on regular schedules for eating, actives, walks, potty ( if you
cat goes outside).
Getting the cat on regular schedule will benefit you and the family to be
able to have time for other things that need done and have the schedule of
the cat this will allow you to know when you have to attend to the cat.

Once the member comes there will changes and you want your cat to be able
to help with those changes. Spend time with the cat; make the changes now,
before the changes are too much to change. Your cat been around and comfort
you, they are your friend. Do not lose your best friend.