I've been trying to get my cat used to the crate prior to a long-haul air travel. Been 5 days since I placed the brand new crate in a living-room where my baby-cat spends most of her time throughout a day.
Already used feliway on the day it was delivered, put her favorite toys & treats inside, also left the door open all the time but seems she does not step in or even go anywhere close to it.
She goes in only when I put some treats but ONLY when I am not around or looking. Also, when she does, it's for a brief period just to get her treat. She dashes out as soon as she gets her goodies...
I know I would scare her if I force her to go in. That is, of course the worst that I must avoid
Tentative schedule of travel is sometimes in the end of August to Mid-September, so I still have at least 2 months to train her.
Anything else I could do to make her spontaneously going in & staying in the crate? Should I probably use a catnip spray instead of feliway?
Any advise is appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Already used feliway on the day it was delivered, put her favorite toys & treats inside, also left the door open all the time but seems she does not step in or even go anywhere close to it.
She goes in only when I put some treats but ONLY when I am not around or looking. Also, when she does, it's for a brief period just to get her treat. She dashes out as soon as she gets her goodies...
I know I would scare her if I force her to go in. That is, of course the worst that I must avoid
Tentative schedule of travel is sometimes in the end of August to Mid-September, so I still have at least 2 months to train her.
Anything else I could do to make her spontaneously going in & staying in the crate? Should I probably use a catnip spray instead of feliway?
Any advise is appreciated. Thank you in advance.