How to train your cat to wear a collar

 Cat collar makes it possible for us to track and keep the cats safe. Choosing a safety collar is necessary. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about cat collar training. Let’s get started.

Cats and Collars

Some people debate if cats should wear collars and some believe that cats won’t wear collars. But with proper cat collar training, fit and selection, and the right amount of care, most cats can get used to wearing a collar. Not only that, but they will be safer in the long run for it.

Benefits of Cat Collar Training 

• Your cat can wear ID Tags with your contact information, so if someone finds your cat, they can reach out to you

• Your cat can wear a GPS Cat Tracker, which lets you see everywhere they go

• Your cat will be less likely to be mistaken for a stray cat

• Your cat can wear a bell to alert you or other animals

Steps for Cat Collar Training

1. Step 1: Choose the right safety collar: There is only one kind of collar appropriate for cats - Breakaway or Safety collar. This is a special collar that comes off in case it is pulled on with force. Besides that, you need to consider these factors as well for choosing the right safety collar:

• Color

• Material

• Size

• Reflective qualities

• Required force

2. Step 2: Introduce the collar: Once you choose the right collar then the next step is to introduce the collar to your cat. Choose a time when your cat is calm, happy and comfortable. Do not rush to put the collar on your cat immediately. If you do so, they may:

• Get scared

• Avoid the collar

• Try to shake off the collar

• Build negative association with collar

3. Step 3: Attach the collar: Securely attach the collar to your cat’s neck and make sure it’s properly fitted. Let the cat get used to it for a few minutes before taking it off. Never yell at your cat or punish them for getting out of the collar. This could cause them to have a bad association with the collar. 

Once your cat is used to wearing the collar, you can attach the ID Tags and GPS Tracker to the collar and let them outside. Be sure to monitor the collar’s fitting and the cat’s behavior regularly.