Are Dogs Easier To Train ?
Are Dogs Easier To Train ?
Dogs are eager to please us, so want to be trained to do well by their master. My cat will do tricks, when she wants to. She is independent. Its not that she doesn't care whether she pleases me or not, she will definitely try to if it fits in with her busy schedule.
Don't get me wrong, I realize cats can technically be trained. But even cat lovers have to admit that it's not as easy to train a cat to respond to cues and perform littletricks. Cats tend to do what they want when they want it. Even food motivated cats will get sick of training sessions and walk away (or just smack the food out of your hand and eat it anyway). When it comes to training, cats train humans better than we could ever train them.
With dogs it's a different story. Most dogs enjoy training. It seems to give them a sense of purpose. It's job to do and most dogs love to work. Plus, many dogs are highly motivated by food and attention. They will gladly sit, stay, shake, lie down, roll over and do whatever else we can teach them in exchange for a little reward. Dogs seem to have a sense of pride in themselves when they have done a good job. In fact, when dogs "act out" it's usually because they are bored. They need exercise and mental stimulation. Training helps provide the latter. Cats need these things too, but they usually get them on their own terms.
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