Many people think you cannot train a cat, which is not true. However, cats can be difficult to train because they will not do tricks simply for your approval. If you’d like to train your cat for simple behaviors or tricks I’d suggest the following:1. Find out what you cat really likes. I have one cat that loves soft treats, another that likes a stinky fishy smelling crunchy treat, and a third cat that loves to be brushed. Depending on which cat I’m working with, I use their favorite reward.2. Keep in mind that dogs and cats are not the same so they cannot perform the same tricks. It’s much easier to teach a cat to jump than a dog, and easier to teach a dog to roll over.3. Never use negative punishment with your cat but always positive reinforcement. If you punish you cat by hitting, startling or swatting with an object, you are teaching your cat to be afraid of you. This is counter-productive. Cats must feel secure, and must be able to trust their handler before they can absorb a new trick.