Targeting is when your cat touches one of their body parts (a paw, nose, belly, etc.) to an object. It can be a fun, easy, and useful behavior to teach your kitten or cat.

What can you use target training for?

• To direct your cat to a particular spot or location
• As a building block when teaching other behaviors
• To reduce sensitivity to handling
• To improve adoptability in shelters and provide enrichment

What do you need?

• A hungry kitten or cat
• A target stick (target stick, spoon, or dowel)
• Yummy treats (cat food, cat treats, canned food)
• A clicker