How to Gain the Trust of a Cat

Hello and welcome to AnimalWised. We are always trying to find ways to help guardians strengthen the bonds they have with their pets. In this video we'll show you 5 basic tips on how to gain the confidence of a cat, whether an adult or a kitten. You may need to gain acat's trust as they are new to your family, but it may also come in hand if you meet a stray or abandoned cat's not easy to make a cat trust you, but following our guidelines can help with a cat who is afraid or aggressive as they are wary of you.

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[shikhar]

If it rubs it's body or tail over you or your feet, congrats you are part of it's territory and if it touches your head with it's then more congrats you are part of it's family

[lordflashheart]

I was not a cat person, but was living with a girl who had a number of cats, including a Russian Blue who was a little tubby around the middle and had a dread on her back just south of her shoulder blades where she couldn't reach. She did NOT like people and would run and hide as soon as I would walk in the room. One day, I got it in my head to cut that dread off and I suffered quite a few scratches/bites when I would brush her back every day for the next couple of weeks. But when I woke up one morning to her head butting me and purring, it was pretty special. She was my little buddy after that.

[lahma]

1. GIVE THEM *TIME*
2. MAKE THEM ASSOCIATE *YOUR PRESENCE WITH POSITIVITY*
3. AVOID *PUNISHMENT*
4. *PLAY* WITH THEM *DAILY*
5. GIVE THEM *PLENTY* OF *AFFECTION*

[ZzzMeep]

Still getting used to being a slave and serving my cat overlord. Wish me luck.

Update: I have two cat overlords now. The first one is a Tortie named Eren, the other is a white kitten named Mori.

[Mel_Cano]

My cat is one of the sweetest cats he followed me everywhere and ALWAYS purrs he was a calm cat. R. I .P ;-;

[mattaffenit]

Instructions unclear, cat has attempted several assassinations, please advise!

[LexiconDisgrced]

Just rescued a kitten alone, no mommy, ran right to me. Wish me luck.

[JStryker]

Blink your eyes slowly at them when making eye contact. Showing your eyelids is a gesture of friendliness to cats. Don't look them in the eye with your eyes wide open, because both dogs and cats see that as a threat.

[Kelly-stbu]

I rescued a 4 year old female cat from the Animal Shelter today. She’s hiding under the couch since we got home 2 hrs ago. I will leave her alone and respect her space. I’m sure this has been a stressful day for her.

[ezanimates]

I watched this with my kitten sitting on me and she aproved

[cherryberry]

what am I doing here? it´s 1am and I don´t own a cat.

[Kingwoodish]

Dont forget the slow wink. Cats read body language, tone of voice, and routines. In trying to become a part of a cats life, in addition to the tips given in the video, leave a piece of your clothing with your scent on it near their spaces. They will learn your scent and it will become associated with you.

[mythoughts]

So you don’t own CATS...they own YOU!?

[afdhals.]

Fun fact: You cant move when a cat is laying on you

[fifthrider]

6. Conspire with them against the dog. Cat's don't understand loyalty, but they do understand conspiracy against a common enemy.

[deepalall]

How to win a cat's trust? Stop treating them like dogs and don't be pushy

[nexuswreck]

1: give your cat time
2: make them used to your home
3:dont give them punishments
4:play with them every day
5:give them alot of attention

[fallingbed]

I got a new kitten today and i'm using this xD

Edit: she’s almost a year old now WOW

[Nanacoy-Nimo]

I have 3 brownish cats:
The big old cat was very sweet when
we first met; The soft looking one is
a bit shy, doesn't want to get touch;
The small and only feminine one was
a bit sassy~ but all in all are such
angels when you get their trust,
especially the old one- he's the
kindness among them!

[miekeschoester]

People always told me that connecting with a cat would take some time... within a day we were cuddling on the couch for hours. Shes full of love, she has enough love in her heart for everyone on earth ❤️