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Training

1. Cats are smart when it comes to finding food so this is a great motive to  

  get your cat to start using the cat flap. Start by using some tape to hold  

  the flap completely open. 

2. First feed your cat next to the cat flap, then try putting some food or  

  tasty treats on the other side of the flap. Let your cat watch you place the  

  treats on the other side of the flap.  

3. When your cat starts to consistently peek through without hesitation, you  

  can go to the next step, which is to throw the treats a little further. In no  

  time, your cat should be going all the way through the open flap to  

  retrieve its rewards. 

4. Now remove the tape holding the flap open. To get your cat used to  

  pushing the door open, hold the door part way open and repeat the food  

  and treats progression. Gradually, over many trials, make the opening  

  smaller and smaller so that your cat has to push more and more to get  

 through. 

5. If your cat is hungry enough training should go quickly. Once he figures  

  it's safe to push the flap he'll be going in and out at will. During the  

  training sessions make sure the door never smacks your cat in the rear, a  

  startle could slow the progress you have both worked to achieve.

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