HOW TO CRATE TRAIN YOUR CAT - the STRESS FREE way

[@powellkatie123]

I thank God himself everyday that KZbin is free

[@SkaPunkJunkie]

Mt cats used to be so scared . Just got the crates down a few days ago and they already are going in, sleeping when im not looking in them. eating treats inside the carrier! Im so thankful to be this far already haha. I cant believe they don't mind the crates now even though they were the evil enemy 2 years ago. I am about to start feeding them inside. thank you for the tips loved your video. we move in 2 months so plenty of time for them to get used to it!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Hi Gavin, so glad it was helpful! You’re starting in good time 👍 I just moved last week and I can tell you, crate training was a a game changer! I am planning on a video with tips for moving, so stay tuned 😉

[@YouTuberOnlineNow]

I love how relaxed her pets are

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you! They really trust me... and me them ❤️

[@earthmother3024]

It’s for a reason….they’re drugged!!! (I’m obviously joking.) She is such an amazing pet momma, I can see why her pets are so sweet, secure, and well behaved. Great quality of life on both ends there. 👏👏👏💖💖

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Awww thank you 🥰 and that absolutely true, we make each other’s lives better 🥰🐶🐱

[@helenanilsson5666]

I accidentally crate trained my cat as part of her diet. I adopted her chonky, and noticed that she ate her food awfully fast and then started begging right away, so I had to divide each meal into smaller portions. Part of the meal is served through toys/puzzles and a few small plates are hidden around the apartment. Since I didn't want her to get used to eating whatever she finds in my food prep areas (my parents did that with their cats, that's how you get thieving paws on your ham sandwich) I was a little strapped for good plate hiding spaces. So one plate went on the bedroom dresser, a small bowl of kibble below her play rug and the last little plate goes into the cat carrier. Funny thing though, aside from having the carrier in the same room she was eating in right from the start, I barely eased her into that at all. I might have placed the bowl shallowly in the carrier once or twice at first to make sure she knew it was there, then I shoved it all the way to the back of the carrier and food motivation did the rest. I never thought to teach her to turn around though, since this was all about making her "hunt" all over the apartment instead of intentional crate training, but since she's already gotten this far I'll try placing the plate in the corner from now on. Thank you for the video :)

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Such a great story! I love how you planned the weight loss protocol for your kitty! 😊 thank you for sharing, and let us o is how it goes ☺️

[@ortallevitan1]

Thank you so much for sharing all this information! I know this will be super helpful for people that feel like they're struggling with crate training their cat

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you Ortal!

[@ATLYSmusic]

Your animals are so precious!! Thanks for this information!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I think so! And you're wlecome! Do you have animals, too?

[@amandapelletier5815]

Love this method of getting your cat used to crating! I'm trying to get my cat more comfortable in his so I will definitely be using your method

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes, and stay tunes for part 2 ;)

[@Sunny14136]

Thank you for your clear video.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@thegamethemovie9605]

Preparing to adopt feral cats, and happy to see videos like this so I can be a responsible pet owner!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Glad to hear it 🥰

[@thepratter]

My cat likes food so much he could care less about the crate existing at all and went right to step 5. O.o I think I may have other issues at hand haha.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

😂 that’s awesome!!! Check out my other videos to get him used to staying in the crate while it’s closed… though he sounds like he might surprise us both and be a crating superstar 🤩

[@judiroth7855]

I have never seen a crate like that. The ones we have here and then I’ve always seen are the suitcase type crates which are fabric covered dark inside or the plastic crates which are also covered in dark inside.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Yes they are. The owner of a kitty rescue recommended them to me, saying that the plastic ones can suddenly open. I didn't believe her and got a plastic one... and it opened. While walking on the street. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. So I followed her advise and have never looked back. These are great for air exchange and can be covered if kitty needs protection, AND they are safe to use and won't open on you when you least expect it! 😃

[@mostlysky55]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals hello! please tell me where I can get this type of crate as I've never seen one like this. Trying to crate train my rescue kitty but I suspect he doesn't like the dark plastic crate I have. Where can I buy the crate you show in this video?

[@earthmother3024]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals I am also very curious about the brand or type of crate this is? I think my cats would be MUCH more comfortable in this type than the suitcase style ones we currently have.

[@loish5138]

Doggo so sleepy haha

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Yup ☺️

[@lostboy960]

My cat gets into things at night, I've been really anxious about crate training her so I hope this'll work out.

[@loise2486]

thank you for this, very helpful!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@MandySommers]

Such great information!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaimetan]

Loved this video! Your cat and dog are both adorable!!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you!! 😊 They really are!

[@munirasultana2313]

Great Tips 👍

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you 😊

[@lisarodriguez4216]

I've just finished watching all your videos on create training, I will try again because I've had my cat Lupita for 3 months and no go .. I would like to know where did you purchase your create in white see through for your cats, that is ideal for anyone to train or there cat to be comfortable. Thanks have a good week

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Training cats can be challenging for sure! Don’t be discouraged and remember, it’s not about the crate. It really helps to keep it in mind! I haven’t been able to find crates exactly like mine, (I bought them in Europe) but you can get a very small dog wire crate… small dogs are basically as big as cats! Like this one for example (www.amazon.com/MidWest-Folding-Divider-Protecting-Leak-Proof/dp/B000OXAER2/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=Cat+crate+wire&qid=1629105253&sr=8-13).

[@blurredwolf2339]

I placed my cat crate on the ground, open and put a soft planket in the crate to gain more smell in it, second day my cat went in the crate by herself, (the crate is like a traveling "soft" crate) ^^ we have a little less than a month to get her even somewhat comfortable until I have to take her with me. I gotta travel few hundred kilometres and I don't have any babysitter options for my kitty, and I don't like the thought of kennels so.. Catvs coming with me

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I love this ❤️ cats always surprise us! ☺️

[@blurredwolf2339]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals since that day she's been visiting the crate atleast once a day ^^ she sleeps in it sometimes too. I'm so proud

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@blurredwolf2339 aww! That’s great! 😀 Have you started closing the door yet?

[@blurredwolf2339]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals not yet, not sure how long I should keep the door closed

[@Afatdragon]

He got to where he would go into the crate and wait for me to feed him. But if I close the door he freaks out and runs away. It takes me days to even get him back in the crate to eat.

[@bkillinem7802]

My cat just got neutered is it ok to leave him in the kennel to restrict his movement so he doesn’t rip out his stitches??? I feed him water him and let him use the litter box a lot and give him a bit of time out supervised but most of the time he’s resting but seems to hate it

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You should ask your vet what he recommends!

[@YoutubeWatcher7483]

Tysm Sister Ill Try on my agresive cat i am a kid but ill try my best ty

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Step by step is best! Good luck ☺️

[@YoutubeWatcher7483]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals ty

[@jimdelacruz4130]

I was only able to view this video today but I had to put our cat in a crate since I will be giving it to a friend for adoption. Obviously this cat is not yet trained to stay in a crate, he's a bit noisy & agitated. Is it okay to just let it stay there for a few days and allow the cat to relax and get accustomed to the crate?

[@jenniferflores8366]

just got my kitty yesterday & was able to feed him in the crate but he would do some low cries ): does that mean he’s uncomfortable or he missed his siblings );

[@thekylemontilla]

Is it safe for a kitten to stay in a closed crate over night?

[@kianarenaemusic1171]

This is the easy stuff. When I shut the crate is when my cat freaks out

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

check out the next video in the series 😉

[@j.y.3604]

I never understand why people crate their animals. cats and dogs like to roam free and if it's for people's convenience and they shouldn't have pets

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I get where you’re coming from. My animals don’t spend their days in their crates, but they are used to being in there for meals, which has really helped when I have had to take them to the vet or when we’re moving: they can get in their crates and travel comfortably, without being stressed out, and that has made a huge difference for us!

[@neeonbunny4615]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Hello :) I have a question regarding taking your cats to the vet. Do you take your cats to the vet in the same carrier/crate that you use for feeding them? If so, wouldn't they dislike going in the crate afterwards? My cats hate going in there because of vet vistis :/

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I have been using the same crate, without an issue. Honestly, they use it twice a day for food, and only once or twice a year for the vet… so it’s a food crate, not vet crate 😊

[@neeonbunny4615]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Thank you, I'll try training my cats as well!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

That’s great! Let me know how it goes ☺️