An Introduction to Cat Agility
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Speaker: Karen Nichols Yes, you can teach an old cat new tricks! Looking for an engaging new content stream or video content? Training your cat to perform agility tricks is easier than you think. Learn more about agility training including how to train your cat and how to build your own agility course in this entertaining session.
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An Introduction to Cat Agility
- 1. Cat Agility You Can Teach an Old Cat New Tricks Karen Nichols
- 3. What We’ll Cover • Benefits of Agility Training • Agility Obstacles • Training Tips • Demonstrations of Cat Agility • How to Build Your Own Agility Course for Cheap!
- 4. Benefits of Agility Training • Enhances the Human-Animal Bond • Exercise that Mimics Wild Cat Behavior • Prevents Boredom-Caused Behavior Problems • Provides Engaging New Content for Social Media
- 6. Jump PHOTO Courtesy of Linda Jameson
- 7. Hoop/Tire Jump PHOTO Courtesy of Linda Jameson
- 8. Weave Poles PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
- 9. Tunnel PHOTO Courtesy of Shandra Lloyd
- 10. Chute PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
- 11. Pause Box PHOTO Courtesy of Bob Parker
- 12. Ramp PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
- 13. A-Frame PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
- 14. Teeter Totter
- 15. World’s Largest Agility Cat in Action
- 16. Training Tips • Train during active part of the day, before meals. • Use positive reinforcement. • Employ verbal and gestural cues. • Reward and exploit natural behaviors. • Keep it fun. • Do short daily sessions. • Work on one trick at a time. • Be consistent and persistent.
- 17. Agility Kitten in Training
- 18. Build Your Own Agility Course FIRST OPTION: Use What You Have (and Your Imagination): •Cat Tower •Plastic Crates •Play Tunnel •Chairs •Bathroom Tissue (TP) Towers
- 19. Photo courtesy of Daniel King Toilet Paper Rolls
- 20. Build Your Own Agility Course SECOND OPTION: DIY Materials: •PVC Pipe – ¾” or 1” – can buy in 10’ lengths •PVC Pipe Cutter •PVC Fittings “Joints” •Don’t Use PVC Cement!
- 21. PVC Fittings
- 22. Demo How to Build an Agility Obstacle
- 23. Jump 6 “T” Joints 2 18-inch Pipes 4 6-inch Pipes 4 4-inch Pipes
- 24. More Agility Cats in Action
- 25. Plans for Agility Obstacles mousebreath.com/plans (by SEP 1) karen.nichols@yahoo.com Mousebreath.com