Now, I didn't see this. I was out riding at the time. My dad saw Thunder, not once but twice, chase Maggie into the room where he was at. I think that they are trying to figure out a game to play together. Maggie then went and attacked the toilet paper.
When I got home, I decided to do some clicker. I have a small dog frisbee. I have been using it as a target. We have finally advanced to where I can slide it on the floor and Maggie will usually follow it.
In the beginning of our lesson, I was clicking Maggie for touching it when I held it to her. I then told her to stay and clicked Thunder for touching it. They both got treats. Thunder for touching and Maggie for staying.
I then started the sliding and Maggie was doing pretty good. Then, she got distracted or confused--I don't know what. Anyway, at that point, Thunder got up and walked over to the frisbee and sniffed it. Of course, I clicked him. He did it several time. Cats really are smarter than dogs. They don't usually show it since they don't have the pack mentality. I have read that they will watch a dog or another cat in training and then just do it themselves right away. Thunder proved it!
We will work on more, tonight.
My sister and I have 3 horses that we trail ride--a Morab, a Morgan and a Morgan mix. This blog is all about them. By the way, check out my two books "Trail Training for the Horse and Rider" and "Trail Horse Adventures and Advice. I also have the most adorable, loveable cat named Thunder. I call him a mini Maine Coon. He is the light of my life when things go wrong. He will always listen to me and try to comfort and cheer me up. He does a pretty good job of it, too.
Awww Thunder is so smart!! You better be careful. You're making me want to train my cat lol. I don't think she would be very cooperative. Have you ever noticed female cats (she is spayed) not being as friendly as male cats? I always preferred the males when I was a kid, but alas my husband's cat is female so I put up with her lol!
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