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Human Training for Maine Coon Cats
In the pet world you will hear lots of people talking about training their pets. They might train their pets to do tricks, to use a litter box, or to walk on a leash. But if you own a Maine Coon Cat, you can bet that your cat is talking to other animals about training you – not you training him. That’s right – when you have a Maine Coon, you are not the ownee - you are the owned, and you must therefore be trained.
First, your Maine Coon will set a sleeping schedule for you. He does this by paying attention to your habits. He notes the time that you usually go to bed, and the time that you usually wake up. In the future, if you do not go to bed or wake up at your usual time, he will not tolerate it. He will nag you about going to bed – and he will torture you until you get up. You will learn to stick to the bedtime schedule, or pay the consequences.
You will learn that your Maine Coon wants his breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack served at a specific time each day. After watching you, he knows where the food is kept, and he expects you to follow the same ritual at each meal. He will help you if he deems it necessary – but you must stick to his dining schedule and rituals.
Your Maine Coon is very diligent in his duty of making sure that you are doing everything that you are supposed to do. This means that he hates closed doors, and expects to have access to you at any time of the day or night – so that he can check up on what you are doing. Your activities will be monitored, and your friends will be thoroughly inspected. When you shower, he will want to test the water to make sure that it is perfect, and watch you bath to ensure that you wash behind your ears. Don’t try to escape his dutiful attention.
Your Maine Coon must teach you how to walk with him, using a leash and harness. It is important that you learn the proper use of the leash and harness, so that he enjoys his walks. He expects to be invited on these walks on a regular basis.
There is a variety of other types of training that you will need. Much of this training will be determined after your Maine Coon has a chance to make up the rules. For example, you will be trained that toilet paper should never be left on easy to reach toilet paper holders. If you fail to learn this lesson, you will find beds of toilet paper on the floor beneath the empty roll. You may also find that kitty has toilet papered your house. You must learn the rules.
A definite part of your training will entail space. You will learn that anything that you do must include space for your Maine Coon. If you are sitting down watching television, you must do so in a chair that allows room for him. If you are washing dishes, there needs to be space on the counter for the Maine Coon to supervise – and to test the water. Just remember – you don’t own a Maine Coon Cat. He owns you!
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