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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.
