Our cat just stands by the door and meows. We have to hold the door open for him. Any training advice? Food, catnip, &amp; feliway havent worked.
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3 things: I taped it open for a few days, so the cats got used to the exit. Then I had it open without fob use (I think they call that training mode). I also triggered the lock many times with the cats hanging out nearby, so the lock engaging with their nose pressed to the door would not spook them. Then I just refused to let them out any other way, and they figured it out. Then again, these cats have totally dismantled the frame I had built around the Cat Mate when I had it locked to keep them inside on Halloween.
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I agree with locating on top of the mat, but also after doing so for a while, remove the mat so the cat will then have no choice. That worked for me. I did everything else, wiping her paws, putting on catnip, etc but not until I took the rug my cat preferred away, did she turn to the cardboard box. Now she loves it.
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I found that the cat(s) experience is so disturbing, they avoid the area it was on. You may initially need to re-train by putting it back on now & then...but not often.
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I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the resultsFrankOk, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.
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Just buy a very nasty dog to keep those cats in line. By day three your cats will have re-trained the nasty dog, but they will be far too interested in making sure he sticks to his training to worry about your new, awesome TV.If that doesn't work then you need to listen to Jackson Galaxy and build your herd a catio to keep them entertained. Why haven't you already built one? Do you not love your cats? You are obviously a bad pet parent. Shame on you!
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It's a learning process. An extreamly timid cat or dog may take weeks or months to warm up to the door most will learn with encouragement within the first day. Some will play with the door sticking their paw or nose out the door without going all the way through. Don't let them out through another door to do their duty or in from outside unless you know you are endangering their health. My oldest pet likes the idea of having a door man; makes her feel loved. I walk away from the family door and she will go to the plexidor.
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It might help a bit, but the idea is to get it on the skin....we always give ours a good brushing, and then it only takes a few seconds. We soak a facecloth, microwave it for a few seconds (to warm it up), and scoop up the kitty - get it done, and follow that up with a few treats...believe me - ours doesn't like to be picked up, but, she tolerates it for a few seconds...good luck!!
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i rubbed in a little cat nip, played scratch myself to get him to come to it. Encouage and praise him.If post or bed has another animal oder, they may not go.Try at the dusk hr when they start going balistic
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I get my cat wound up with a feather on a pole type toy first, or a laser dot. Then I use the SmartyKat when I've tired out lol. You could try switching that around? When you cat stays on the wand, use the laser dot to get him to jump away, the turn off the dot and let him go after the SmartyKat again.
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Cut a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" hole in a piece of cardboard and see if he can get through. It might be a tiny bit taller than that, but no wider. The door flap makes the vertical space smaller than it looks. My cat loves it, but she's tiny (7 lbs).
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Did you ever find a gate that was secure for your baby but your cat could pass through? I'm having this same issue and it's difficult to tell by only reading the descriptions while reading over them.
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not sure, maybe the smaller version.It might be hard to train your cat too.
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It's not a good idea to put catnip inside- you never know what other cats will take the invite. Trust his instincts- he'll take shelter before he freezes. You might want to offer some type of food right next to the tube. Tuna or salmon works wonders!Good luck!
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I know this post is very old but I would like to know more about your cat's situation. How many vets have seen him/ and so on. The thing I want to comment on for now is how you started the post, "the little feline friend who rescued me almost 2 years ago". I have always felt the same way about my little companions. Please if you are still around, give me an update.Thanks
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I think the metal door affects the signal emitted from the microchip in the cat, for some reason. We just bought the adpater but have not installed it yet. Our cat will be in for a little surprise, as she has gotten used to zipping through the door door at lightening speed! :) Have no idea if the adapter will allow the microchip to work, but that's what the directions said, once we opened the sure flap and realized it wasn't working. My husband is going to install today, and once we see what happens, I will revise my review. Keep your fingers crossed!
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I have noticed a reaction with my cat as well. I've only had it for a few hours, but right now the little yappy dog next door doesn't seem to mind it. Only time will tell...
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"If you can get the cat to bark" is a STUPID answer. An incessantly meowing cat is just as annoying as a barking dog. I know because my cat will not stop meowing regardless of what I do. Your answer is NO HELP for an issue that is driving me crazy, and since pet supply companies don't make anti-meowing collars for cats, those of us who have to endure the noise don't have any real options at our disposal.