Download - An Introduction to Cat Agility
Cat Agility
You Can Teach an Old Cat New Tricks
Karen Nichols
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!
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
Agility Obstacles
Jump
PHOTO Courtesy of Linda Jameson
Hoop/Tire Jump
PHOTO Courtesy of Linda Jameson
Weave Poles
PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
Tunnel
PHOTO Courtesy of Shandra Lloyd
Chute
PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
Pause Box
PHOTO Courtesy of Bob Parker
Ramp
PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
A-Frame
PHOTO Courtesy of DogAgility.com
Teeter Totter
World’s Largest Agility Cat in Action
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.
Agility Kitten in Training
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
Photo courtesy of Daniel King
Toilet PaperRolls
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!
PVC Fittings
Demo
How to Build an Agility Obstacle
Jump
6 “T” Joints2 18-inch Pipes4 6-inch Pipes4 4-inch Pipes
More Agility Cats in Action
Plans for Agility Obstacles
mousebreath.com/plans (by SEP 1)
Mousebreath.com
