How to Get your Cat Used to Water (4 Step Tutorial) | The Cat Butler

[@joydow49]

Best video I’ve ever seen, showing gentle training towards cats guiding them using their natural instincts! Love to see this amount of gentleness and patience into a cats care! Subscription added! Well done! And thank you!

[@TheCatButler]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the thoughtful comment and support!

[@theunhappygamer1744]

I guess... but why force your cat to get used to water at all. I mean they are self cleaning...

[@sushilover5367]

@@TheCatButler how much did u waste to make this video

[@theunhappygamer1744]

@Levi The Plushie most cats clean themselves and don't need showers

[@giannaalherr22]

meow

[@ArcaneEther]

I think it worth pointing out that this process is somewhat easier with more than one cat training at once. Cats are competitive by nature, if one is actively exploring, the other will follow suit.

[@TheCatButler]

Good point!

[@glennmurdock4490]

Quite true!

[@theyxaj]

It's also easier for them to learn by example from another cat, since they share body format more readily. AKA human gets a treat out of a tube with their hand: ???, other cat gets a treat out of a tube with paw: !!!

[@Sleepyyy.1]

It probably is but I only have one

[@EvilBonsai]

I was just thinking I should do one at a time; glad I saw this.

[@Unpopable_Bubble]

Me, with absolutely terrible cat allergies: this is such good information! I better catalogue this for the future.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad the video was helpful :)

[@joshr5151]

cat-alogue

[@chandlersun3877]

Does bathing them help with allergy?

[@tolebelon]

Training techniques help not just with cats. Apply the same theory to other aspects in your life. You spouse or child for example. :)

[@TheCatButler]

@@chandlersun3877 It does, how severe is your allergy? Air purifiers also help immensely

[@kateeunice6630]

My cat is frightened of water whenever it's bath time and this 8-minute video has given me a clear understanding about her behavior. Thank you so much! I know now what to do

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad it helped!

[@sherissaelise]

Did it work

[@brutillius3864]

First of all ask urself why u bathe ur cat, can people stop being mentally deranged and stop bathing their cats, they are not filthy like humans. Let them be they clean themselves, unless vet tells u too because they have some virus or fleas etc

[@MagicSwanlake]

@@brutillius3864 so you were clever enough to think of some situations where it might be necessary to wash a cat yourself and yet here you are with no knowledge about the personal situation of the op throwing around stuff like „mentality deranged“? Sounds like a Superiority complex no?

[@katiekate51]

@@brutillius3864 wouldn’t it better if you let your cat get used to bath and love it instead of FORCING them it’s a MUST to bathe them? Where is your sense? Lmao

[@mayanightstar]

This can be taken to heart for acclimating anyone to anything scary, honestly. Shoutout to all my friends with anxiety disorders.

[@TheCatButler]

Yep whole heartedly agree!

[@TonyTheTender]

Didn’t realize anxiety was the common denominator between my cat and I

[@ryderthesinful]

​@@TonyTheTender your cats can actually develop the same mental disorders as you.

[@hangover4833]

No matter what u do, ur not gonna get me over my fear of corpses and ghosts 🥴

[@mayanightstar]

@@hangover4833 Those don't sound like fears you really need to conquer anyway, I'm talking about people who can't go grocery shopping without an anxiety attach

[@Reddotzebra]

Also cats love being warm, so the warm water probably helps. I remember one of my dad's cats having learned this on his own, and he turned into a real maverick. You couldn't leave water in the sink before or after washing the dishes because he would dive right in.

[@TheCatButler]

Hahaha thanks for sharing such a cool story!

[@1fashionbliss]

Wow! 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

Ehh, dawn is safe on penguins I'm sure the cat will be fine.

[@owlstead]

Yes, and a cat may actually get colder much faster. So remember to towel them down afterwards. They need to keep their temperature level just like us, and they have got this small body and their fur will quickly evaporate the water, cooling the animal down.

[@someguy5977]

Did he ever dive right into the toilet? :P It probably looks like a sink full of water to a kitty.

[@pingwingugu5]

My cat loves playing with streams of water. So when I had to shower him (he had some skin problems so i had a special shampoo from the vet) I used a syringe as as water gun to distract him. I would let him chase water streams in the bathtub before and after showering. He didn't love being showered, but he knew that there was at least some fun involved, so there was no scratching or biting.

[@TheCatButler]

What a smart and patient way to teach your cat! :)

[@SSSExoticClassicTails]

Remember Me

[@catherinebonanno6545]

Try feeding healthier/different food. KZbin it. Also, my cat had horrible reaction to flee Med. Cleaning Chemicals can be harsh to.

[@rac1equalsbestgame853]

My siamese learned that if she remained calm during a bath the bath would go by faster which meant she would get a treat and then petting time faster. It worked wonders!

[@jackiewagner6149]

I was actually watching this video with my cat beside me and he raised his paw like he was pawing at the water too! LOL I'm definitely going to try this!

[@TheCatButler]

Haha looks like your cat is learning from watching other cats on KZbin :). Thanks for the kind words!

[@est9949]

@@TheCatButler You are so good at cat psychology. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping me understand my cat's behavior.

[@TheCatButler]

@@est9949 Thank you! I am glad it helped

[@t.h.7712]

Hey there ! Is there any update about your cat's relation with water ? Did you see improvement ?

[@dT6E7hmja4iXjsJw]

Here's the non-recommended one-step method: Just about the same time that this video came out, my 14-year-old purebred silver tabby visited my back yard for her very first visit to the outdoors. She walked directly to the edge of the pool and fell straight in. Less than 60 seconds had elapsed. I had been watching her closely from a distance and dashed over, since I was sure she didn't know how to find the shallow end and exit. She was about three feet out to sea. She saw me and paddled over to me, no fuss, no panic, no noise. I lifted her out, and dripping wet she calmly walked directly back in the house and has since shown no interest in going outside.

[@subliminal-damage]

Oh noooo hahaha 😆 poor baby

[@nickie2483]

lmfaoooo

[@yesmaam3399]

the ending was definitely relevant considering the torture she went through 😍

[@brad7504]

"Some crazy person left a giant, dangerous puddle of drinking stuff out there!"

[@janetwestwood9194]

👎🐱💦

[@DeIicateFynn]

I usually have kittens and I introduce them to early bathing so they aren't completely terrified. I usually have some treats or toys or other stuff I do to help reinforce that a bath is good. This looks better than what I do. I had a cat that would purr for the first half of his shower so I guess my training isn't the worst.

[@TheCatButler]

Haha thanks for the kind words! Your method seems to work as well!

[@jwhite5008]

I'm sorry to reply to a 9 month old post. This was a video on cat bathing, you said your cat purrs during bathing so it's not so bad. I'd like to mention that cat purring doesn't always mean satisfaction - some cats also purr when they are very nervous or in pain. You need to observe their body language - is the cat is at ease and relaxed or stiff and alert. Some cats - especially some wild cat species and half-breeds - do love water and may genuinely enjoy a warm bath, some of the others can be taught to a point. I'm not accusing - just trying to clarify possibly confusing behavior.

[@deangelo453]

I gave my cat one bath when she was a kitten and she is still scared

[@hannahmayz]

I could watch them play with the fish bowl all day! Such sweet kitties and a great informative video. So glad I found your channel! Thanks so much!

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for the support! I am so happy that the video helped you out :).

[@NicoSchmiko]

What an underrated video! This is so well done and informative. It is wonderful to see how much you love your cats too

[@TheCatButler]

Such kind words! Thank you so much!

[@NicoSchmiko]

@@TheCatButler you deserve it! Keep up the great work!

[@PetTunesMusic]

This is absolutely amazing! What a great video - thanks so much for sharing. I had no idea that it could be that easy!

[@TheCatButler]

I’m happy you find it helpful! Just a little persistence and patience without forcing the cat :)

[@Mediacom-su6go]

The amount of love and dedication in this video is just incredible. This is how innocent creatures should be treated with gentleness and respect. Thank you for creating a safe and loving place for your fur babies ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@dlemmon1276]

yes, thank you. how did you first get them in the smaller bowl, first?

[@TheCatButler]

@@dlemmon1276 The fish attracted them!

[@charlottejulian7546]

I was house sitting this kitten and he would just get into the shower with you and I was taking a bath one night and homie just JUMPED IN no problem , no fear , he loves water

[@TheCatButler]

He’s a natural!

[@NickaLah]

@@TheCatButler They can outgrow this eventually, though, when one of our three cats was a little kitten he used to climb right in the shower with me so I didn't think I needed to work with him as far as baths.... especially because he and his two sisters will play with water, and aren't afraid to drink out of the faucet. But he absolutely horrible for baths, he seemed sorta okay but then suddenly flipped out and clawed me really bad. It one of the most painful things I've ever experienced, and of course he's the fluffy one that occasionally gets a poopy butt. He's better in the kitchen sink if I put towels down (I noticed one thing he freaks out about is slipping around) and because he can hold onto the edge instead of trying to grab us, but that means if he gets a stinky butt we better hope there aren't any dirty dishes lol.

[@Tinas-]

This is the most helpful, gentle, and respectful video I’ve ever found. I need to shower my 18 years old cat who stop cleaning himself, so sadly I can’t do all this steps for him but I also watched your other video concerning the bathing process and I intend to do it outside and prepare the same way, hopefully I will do great and will not stress him, it’s my worst fear 🥺 I think I will try the little fish in a pot or something to see their reaction and see if they like to play this way ^^ (I have 5 cats) Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheCatButler]

Really thank you for your kind words!!! 5 cats wow! You get so much love from your cats :)

[@Tinas-]

@@TheCatButler I really do ❤️

[@thejfish15]

he starts at 1:32 observational learning 2:43 wet paws 3:30 fish bowl 5:27 bathtub

[@JAB1NO]

Thanks!

[@kaboomogus]

i got no bathtub 💀

[@wajeehaumar544]

Wet paws is at 2:45

[@Sang15Mitang]

So cool! I'm wondering how these techniques would work on an older cat. My cat is 14 and hates water, but he does sometimes jump into the bathtub for fun.

[@TheCatButler]

You raised him well! reaching 14 years old is quite the accomplishment for a cat. Let me know how it goes!

[@woosan9189]

Did it work?

[@species-xo4tz]

Our cat is 14, years to. Its perhaps it depend an the ras of the cats but we always had cats that go past 18 when i was still young and living with my parents. Thanks for the great video and tips My cat already dares to play with the water from are sink a bit but I never thought trying to get them in a bad.

[@RestlessHarp]

I'm wondering if it might work with my 14 year old cat too. She hates baths with a passion. She was already a senior when she moved in with me and didn't have any positive association with being in water. It would be worth a try! Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@blubfsh]

@@TheCatButler my cat is 13 to 14 years old and idk what happened but he doesn't mind water and has never hated it

[@Aiculik]

This is how we trained our kittens, except for the last step - we bath them in a plastic wash basin. It's not deep, they know they can easily get in and out, and we put a towel at the bottom, so it's not slippery. The toys are only used during the bath, and they also get a different treat after the bath. The result is they actually enjoy their bath. It's also important to realize, cats don't usually need to be bathed. But sometimes it's inevitable. For example, my cat once jumped into a pot of meatballs in chilli tomato sauce. >.> When something like that happens, it's usually an unpleasant and stressful experience for your cat. If that's the first time ever you bath it, it will associate the bath with the bad experience. And you don't want that. So train your kittens BEFORE such an experience, so they see bath as something pleasant that helps, not that makes the trauma worse.

[@TitaniumTronic]

This dude sounds so calming, no wonder the cats feel calm af lol

[@TheCatButler]

Hahah thanks for the kind words!

[@KidOfMischief]

This is an amazing tutorial! Especially for showing more grown up kitties and not just kittens- I didn't get a chance to teach my cat to get used to water as a kitten, so this was very informative and I'll have to try these steps now!! Thank you!

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad you found this helpful :)

[@TommatPL]

Oh my Goodness, my heart melted when I saw one of your cats sneezed at 1:24

[@TheCatButler]

:D

[@sachiyo]

Best advice for cat lovers. I’ve been doing this with my cats the past 10 years (except putting them in a tub of water) and they love it when I give them a bath. Though I still can’t get them used to a hair dryer. I think it’s because I rarely use my hair dryer.

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@willothewisp2980]

Hair dryers can be very loud and scary for cats who have much more sensitive hearing! They need some kind of protective cover around their ears when being blow-dried, like cutting one end of a sock so it's a little cloth tube you can put over their head with their face sticking out at one end but still covering their ears :)

[@ameliablackshaw5912]

Best video I’ve ever seen, showing gentle training towards cats guiding them using their natural instincts! I love how gentle and patient you a with them

[@TheCatButler]

I find that if you are patient and respectful, they actually can be trained! I am not sure if you saw the bell ringing video yet and how I trained them

[@gaurichess]

my cat had no 2 stuck on its fur so I had to skip all these steps and go straight to the bathtub. It was a battle, cat was freaking out, but 30 mins later she realized that I was trying to help and now she loves me again.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad it worked out!

[@melissahardy1369]

Thank you for this. We got a pair of 8 week old kittens last week. At night we keep them in the spare bathroom till they're old enough to be safe without supervision. The toilet lid stays down, and they sleep in the sink that's filled with squashy pillow. They have food, water, and litter access. The thing is, we use the spare tub to fill things like the watering can, and the gravity water bowl jug. Since the kittens live exploring, we want to acclimate them to water. Anyway, it can be very hot here in summer, so we're hoping to be able to offer a tub with a little water for chilling. This video will help us teach the babies that water is fun, and cool too.

[@TheCatButler]

Melissa I am glad the video is helpful and congrats on your new kittens! They will bring so much love in the house :)

[@jeremy49988]

I have to agree with Joy's comment, this is a great video. I really appreciate that your cats aren't traumatized in doing this.

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Brilliant yet simple way to let each animal discover at their own pace to be comfortable around water....so important.. especially if you have a pool...love your video...stay gentle & kind ⚘

[@TheCatButler]

Claire thanks for the kind comment!

[@Mega-uc5pn]

Fitting how the best cat owner is known as the *Cat Butler* He knows who's *truly* in charge, and that's why he's the best.

[@bellamoments5908]

This is the best video I've seen.. Although this 8min video won't take a cat 8 mins to to suddenly want to bathe in the real world! It's a process slowly over time that can take weeks maybe months for your cat to gain your trust. I Love this!! absolutely amazing.god bless you and thank you!!!

[@TheCatButler]

Oh yeah I definitely did not film all three weeks! Otherwise you guys will be watching for hours haha. But here is a video a year later on how calm there are to water now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5uvmJ-kisyjY6s

[@itree2771]

Your cats are so well behaved with a gentle disposition that I feel sleepy just watching them 😌❣

[@TheCatButler]

Awww thanks!

[@johnsegura1093]

Thank u ! I totally agree!! Forcing them doesn’t feel right for either of us so I appreciate this approach so much!!

[@TheCatButler]

John thanks for the kind words! Let me know how it goes!

[@ple8379]

I absolutely love this video and I absolutely love you, man! It was so thoughtful and considerate of the cat's feelings, very gently and slowly introducing them to the water and letting them know it can be fun too, it touches my heart a little bit being honest, because I feel like even the biggest cat lovers are tend to be very harsh on them (sometimes you need to and I get it, but I feel like it's a bit excessive at times), so it's such a relieve to see someone who actually treats the cats just like another human. A bit of fun story (or I do personally find it kind of fun): My cat, she was always curious with water. She did hated it, but was also very intrigued to it. She loves to sleep in the bathroom on the counter next to the window, because there was always very, very warm and she did that back then when she was young too. No one was bothered by her - and in fact, most of the time you wouldn't even notice that she was there in the first place. If she was sleeping there, no one dared to wake her up. So, if someone was washing their hands or showering, she could just watch on her own if she wanted to, and I guess she did. She quickly understood that she can get a fresh, running water from the bathtub or the sink (other thing is that she cannot really run the water herself unfortunately), so she tend to go there a lot if she wanted to drink. She was constantly leaving marks of her paws all over everything. When someone was bathing, she tend to jump on the door's handle to open, just to check out if no one is drowning (or simply because she wanted to sleep or drink water). One time, it was just happening, when I was taking the shower. She wanted to get in so I let her. I ran a water from the sink, so she could drink, and I expected her to leave right away, but instead, she sat on the corner of the bathtub, which was in a paddle of water, and just stayed there. I tried my best to shower next to her to not make her wet too much, but it wasn't really possible. To my surprise, she didn't ran away, in fact, she stayed with me the whole time. Her back was all wet, but she seemed to be quite comfortable, not bothered by any mean. It seems like she just wanted to make sure that I wouldn't kill myself there by an accident, because right after I left the bathroom, she did too. I remember one time when she was sitting in the bathtub drinking running water, I locked the outflow just to check how she's going to react. She didn't have any problem with kneeling in it at all, but when she was done drinking, I didn't wanted to force her into staying there, but I think that the first 2 steps she passed already :D!

[@TheCatButler]

Awwww thank you! I am happy that you think the same =). Yeah I try to empathize with my cat. I myself when I was younger was thrown into the pool to learn how to swim by the instructor. It was such a negative experience that it took a while to get over it. So I am thinking the cat probably is experiencing the same emotions. WOW THANK YOU for sharing such a beautiful story. Your cat being concerned for you and making sure you didn't drown. Yeah its fascinating how being gentle and letting the cat learn on its own could accomplish so much =D.

[@emmapicott449]

Ironically, I’ve been doing this with my two boys without even realising it! The only step I didn’t do was the toys in the water. 😹 though it really started with one of them deciding he wanted to drink from the bath tap. XD he now likes to sit in the water itself while drinking and regularly goes paddling!

[@TheCatButler]

Hahah your cat is so cute! Thanks for showing such a cool story hehe :)

[@emmapicott449]

@@TheCatButler he is! It makes me laugh because I’ll go to bed, and I can hear splashing from the bathroom, and I know exactly what it is he’s doing. 😹

[@mtn123]

They’re too cute playing in the water!!! x33

[@TheCatButler]

Yeah :)

[@Alice-ui9oy]

Gorgeous kitties, and an excellent tutorial, thank you I learned a lot!

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for the kind words! I am glad the video was helpful :)

[@Adi-in6ju]

POV: You saw a cute cat in the thumbnail and clicked even though you don't have a cat.

[@TheCatButler]

Maybe it’s a sign to get one :)

[@mindful47]

Yes u r right . Cats need a very gentle approach when it comes to bathing.

[@TheCatButler]

Yes!

[@adaptmoonie6289]

this is really good, someone genuinely willing to take out the time for a cat to like water and teach them gently its not bad but good

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words :). I try to empathize with the cats

[@animewhisperer1830]

i wish there were more cat owners like you in the world, omg, you're bomb, showing ALL of our animals they can trust and respect us, is real love to an animal ❤

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for your kind words! Love between man and animal is special :D

[@celinesleiman6001]

How hard it is to stop loving this adorable creature 😻😻😻

[@abhachatterjee8296]

These are the most beautiful cats I've ever seen.

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Kashikai21]

Please tell me what registered breeder did you go to for them im trying to buy my girlfriend the same cats as yours she really wants one 😭😭

[@TheCatButler]

@@Kashikai21 Hey this is the breeder I got my cat from. If you like the same color you can go with Lucia as the mother. ragdollsea.com/

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I never thought I'd see cats playing in water and having fun. Good show my man!

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@jasminealexia]

This was excellent and well filmed! Absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to try this with my Marlen. THANK YOU! ❤

[@TheCatButler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustLikeHadez]

I have a Ragdoll flamepoint who is only 6 months, and too see how gorgeous they are when they grow up just makes me excited too see my little girl grow up ! By far the cutest cat breeds.

[@TheCatButler]

awww yes ragdoll cats are one of the cutest!

[@isaaco5679]

I did something similar with some cats on the farm I grew up on. I used live creek chubs in a kiddy pool. I would get several cats that would dive completely under the water to catch the fish, and my dad would see them fishing in creeks around the farm.

[@TheCatButler]

That is so cool! Thanks for sharing! Would love to see your cats diving to catch fish!

[@julietteferrars3097]

Thank you for sharing this. Cats are really misunderstood. You provide a beautiful example of how to love and care for a kitty. ❤

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@julietteferrars3097]

@@TheCatButler ❤😊

[@Hubbabubbamamma]

I absolutely love your two kitties and the fact that they’re getting baths and they’re socialized and all of the things that you do with them I’ve seen some other KZbin videos and people do you instruct you about the proper ways to do things but their for babies aren’t always happiest participants they are sometimes just kind of they’re doing it in the mirror the other two just show product and not really too many pet activities together I like the fact that all of your videos of with your kitties and how happy they are and that they just radiate comfortability with the situation that they put in for the video aspect

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah I try to lead my cats with kindness and compassion. It’s how I train them and earn their trust.

[@williamkelly3254]

One of my cats enjoy playing in the sink with the water running, she started doing it by her self too. So we encourage it now. Means a lot more cleaning of the sink though.

[@annives]

Very impressive. I am sure that must have taken many slow steps and lots of patience. I have cared for many cats in my life, often rescuing strays who need bathed to get rid of all the fleas and dirt in their fur, and baths are rarely an easy task. I'm sure it helps if you start with younger cats or kittens too when they are still very playful and willing to try new things. Your cats are beautiful. Gorgeous long white hair. Happy training!

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you the kind words and sharing your beautiful story! I am always heartened by the people who rescue strays. Its tough work! A lot of respect. It did indeed take awhile for them to get use to it!

[@Skhan-yi9mw]

This video was so good! I'm adopting my kitten soon and bathing was the one thing that made me anxious. I felt really uneducated about it and considered a monthly expense at the groomers but now I'm stoked to try this as an upcoming fur parent!

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad the video helped and saved you money in the future :)

[@Anon.5216]

Cats should rarely ever be bathed unless absolutely necessary on a Vet's advice.

[@cynthialeeser7952]

This was beautiful. Kindness and gentleness is so important. You are a very wise cat dad. Excellent video.❤️🌷

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for your kind words! Kindness and gentleness are indeed important :)

[@theSFBrit]

Great video. This really is a model for how to teach your cat to get used to any situation, not just bathing!

[@fionazuk24]

This is amazing! I hate some of the other cat bath/falling into water video compilations on KZbin, people just standing there laughing at the poor terrified cat, it borders on abuse in my opinion. This slow, calm approach is great!

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@LowcountyLiberalLady]

Great video. Good bathing tips, plus the video is excellent family viewing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful kitties ❤

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad your family is enjoying the video!

[@KumluKedi]

You have done such a great job. Thank you a lot, for sharing your experiences, also for your smart methods.

[@TheCatButler]

awww thanks for the kind words :D

[@shiatsuequino1121]

Omg !! Thank you so much for some very helpful information 🙏🙏🙏 We have a cat with a spinal injury that needs to be cleaned a few times a day. I’ve been desperately searching for a stress free way to clean her 🙏🤗 Thank you so much !!!!!

[@TheCatButler]

I am glad the video helped!

[@damianmayers9317]

I cant stop watching your video's.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@dubbified]

I gave my feral 7 yr old tabby a drinkwell 360 and couldnt imagine that she'd love drinking water. She would celebrate it when I'd change the water. Then, I gave her warm baths, and bubbles, putting bubbles on her head like playing with a kid. Then, put bubbles on my head, and her eyes got real big. She sat down in the warm bubble bath, maybe 6 inch deep.. and she then put her head under the water faucet. She loved it, just like your lil ones! The toy fish idea was spot on!

[@TheCatButler]

Awww I loved reading your comment! Your tabby cat sounds so cute haha

[@kim-zq7lt]

i got a new kitten and I’ve made it my mission to get him used to water. It’s been a little difficult, but after this video. I have a little more methods other than just giving him shallow baths every once in a while.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@nhvnaturalpet]

Thank you for sharing and expressing the importance of letting your cat learn at their own pace 💖😸! It was so nice to see your cats enjoying themselves and associating positive feelings with water.

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for such a kind comment! Yes everyone not everyone is a fast learner haha

[@nhvnaturalpet]

@@TheCatButler 🧡🧡🧡

[@zophia596]

This is one of the cutes videos i've seen, your cats are sooooo adorable

[@TheCatButler]

You are so kind. Thank you!

[@ioanna_vsl]

I'll do everything you listed! I live in a country with very warm summers and have no ac so it's the perfect time to teach her how cooling water can be

[@morningcoffee2471]

A good use of positive associations. And very cute on top of that.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JooBrothers]

4:47 light blue fish: Oh JErry! No! You're being fishnapped! Jerry: Bye...

[@TheCatButler]

Hahaha love the narration :)

[@olenkagamboa1djb]

I am so close to adopt myself a cat and even though I don't know if she likes water or not, this video is really helpful for me to teach her how to like water, thank you!

[@TheCatButler]

Glad it was helpful! And congratulations on getting your cat soon!

[@1fashionbliss]

Hi, I can't imagine the effort it took to create this video and it was amazing, so I just liked and subscribed to your channel. Your techniques were genuis introducing your cats to water. They seemed so calm! I love how the curious overcame their fear of the water 😺😸. These are some beautiful and sweet cats! You are truly blesssd! Thank you for sharing!😻

[@TheCatButler]

Hi Steph thanks for the kind words and I am glad you enjoyed the video! Indeed I am glad they overcome their fear of water and I am truly blessed by these two kitties!

[@Fenris77]

These two are among the cutest cats I have ever seen.

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks!

[@maleekaismyguardianangel]

This is a game of patience but I’m more than willing to wait.❤️

[@TheCatButler]

Yes it is! You are the best :)

[@jillroberts7154]

Your Ragdolls are stunning! Thank you so much for this incredible video. Your insight and the logical steps to work towards being able to bathe your cat are really great! Can't wait for more videos!!

[@TheCatButler]

Hi Jill thank for the kind words! I had trouble with my cats in regards to water and when I figured out a way to make them use to it, wanted to share it with other cat owners :)

[@salmakhaoula7094]

Hi is this a full breed rag doll

[@ShandieHammelmos]

Thank you so much for this great tips and amazing video. I'll def try this out with my new kittens, letting them get to know water is fun from a young age. Thank you!

[@TheCatButler]

Awww thanks! I am glad you found the video helpful!

[@veggiechip]

best and most helpful video! You’re a great owner, you take care of them so well!

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words! I try my best =)

[@touniekeopraseuth4364]

Your love and patience for cats are impressive!

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you! I find the patience and love works. Even if it can take a while :)

[@SevenTheJester]

I realize this video is two years old, but it just popped up in my queue today. You did a phenomenal job, both with training your cats, and with explaining how it was done. Most of the time when I see a video like this, I make a comment that says something like "Nice job, but you don't need to bathe your cat. It can keep itself clean, as long as you brush it regularly to reduce hair balls. You only need to wash them if they're so filthy that they can't get themselves clean, which is exceedingly rare." With your video, I don't even have to say that; your cats genuinely seem to enjoy it. I'm sure you already know this, but for the people who may not know...if you train your cats this way and get them loving the bath, please don't ovetdo it. Washing your cat too often can cause their skin to dry out or become extremely sensitive, because you're washing away the oils in the fur and on the skin. ...and just as a quick side note, if you have the patience and provide a reward that is sufficiently motivational (like treats) you can teach a cat to do any number of things this way. You can also train other intelligent animals with this method. Observational learning combined with positive reinforcement will work wonders. When I was in fifth grade I did a science project in which I taught two little white rats to play basketball. Which was the coolest thing I'd ever done up to that point. ...yet I somehow only got a B on it. 😂

[@kyladowler6234]

Fantastic video! This is how cat training should be done!

[@TheCatButler]

Agree! I am glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dipzno1]

Exposure therapy as applied to cats! Thank you for this video :)

[@TheCatButler]

Glad you liked it!

[@patdavid4528]

The best video have ever seen , beautifully made and your cats are such adorable 🥰

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@annann4453]

Perfect! Step by step. How all things ought to be explained!!!

[@MissSPORTYGAL]

You are so so good with your cats! Love the way you treat them!! ❤️❤️

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@ashbatmancoffee3031]

omg your cats are the cutest! Great tutorial, thank you!

[@TheCatButler]

Why thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stephaniesmith91ss]

This is a really good video! Imma have to try this once my cat is healed. Hopefully she will be okay with it lol

[@leow8761]

Is your cat hurt

[@stephaniesmith91ss]

@@leow8761 she was fixed

[@Mc-lv3rq]

That was absolutely amazing. I worked at a pet grooming place once and the guy had this cage that looked like the shape of a half cookie or circle and was just narrow enough to shove a cat in and then spay it with water and bath it. It was so horrible for the cats. They hated it.

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah I wanted to try and show it’s possible to get cats to like water if done in a gentle and thoughtful way. I was surprised myself haha. It just takes patience :)

[@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801]

SPAY IT WITH WATEr LOLL PllLlLLllLLl LolLloLlLoLlLo 😆

[@Mc-lv3rq]

@Emily plays games Stuwe obviously a misspelled word 😆 lol spray with water. You must be bored.

[@PianoGirl76]

Your flame points are gorgeous! I tried to adopt one, but someone got to him sooner. I adopted a Lynx point mix, a calico and a gray tiger with a white chest and feet. Love them! Thanks for the tips on how to get them used to water.

[@TheCatButler]

Glad the video was helpful! Wish the best for you and your fur babies!

[@GabiGhita]

You sir have just made a new subscriber. This may well be the most thoughtful cat channel on KZbin.

[@TheCatButler]

Wow, thank you! And welcome!

[@big4headedGangster]

2:42 THE WATER BILL OF THIS GUY😭😭

[@theXpl0it]

I dont even have a cat.

[@lesdarkphoenix3780]

Lol

[@hanjalasheikh6386]

Then why are you here?

[@Ferrerman]

Me either

[@Dabitual]

Well you need one. Let me tell you, that lil bastard is my best friend.

[@maysahazife1534]

Did you get one yet?

[@donutpuff144]

This is amazing! Thanks for showing us how! :)

[@TheCatButler]

Glad the video helped!

[@puffylinux8653]

just wanna say this video is both educational, and your kitties are just the sweetest T___T thank you for this!!!

[@TheCatButler]

Awww thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@meenauwu4274]

I love how you teaches to desensitized cat to water rather than a "how to wash your cat step by step" video! Thank you!

[@azcatlover]

Oh my goodness my cat Evie is also a Flamepoint Ragdoll. I take a nightly bath and she always climbs on to the tub area (but never in) and I have never pushed her because it just does not matter to me whether she likes it or not. If I ever felt that she wanted more I of course would do that. You have adorable cats!

[@TheCatButler]

Dawn thanks for the kind words! Evie seems so sweet accompanying you!

[@MH-md3ly]

The video is sooo helpful, informative and funny! Couldn’t help but laugh out loud at 7.18😂😂😂😂😂love how you add little sound effects or captions in! X

[@TheCatButler]

Hahha thank you for the kind words really! I am glad it was helpful and made your day :). More to come!

[@aishalong9735]

Yes my cat will get in the tub after i get out.. He plays in the tub. He isn't afraid of getting wet.. I caught him drinking out the toilet like a dog. I was like what the hell. If he can put his paws and face in the toilet bow. He is not afraid of water.. But i have yet to put him in a tub of water.. He is a scratcher if you try to make him do something he don't want to do. Now he will walk on the edge of the tub get in step in puddles of water but i never put him in water. Guess i need some water toys.. I know he loves balls & he loves new toys. So thank you for this video. I needed it.

[@TheCatButler]

Thank you for your kind words! I hope it helps!

[@barbiesanrays5686]

You are so patient with your cats. These ideas are genious but needs patience and time.

[@TheCatButler]

Yes definitely need a little patience. But now they sometimes try to jump in the shower if I’m not looking

[@editsx]

Ragdolls are so cute- I have two and they are just so lovely.

[@TheCatButler]

Yes they are :D

[@ehwhat9034]

My cat used to stick around when I take showers and might even join me in the bathroom. He was never afraid of the hair dryer since he was two months old. However there was one time when my mother decided to force pressing it into a washbasin of water 😢 He used to be a lovely lap kitten for months who sleeps on my chest every day. But It never approach any human again after that incident and finally left the house permanently.

[@TheCatButler]

Oh no he rain away?

[@genesisgutierrez4758]

I am a new cat owner and I did not really expect that I will have a cat. I am really confused how I will give them a bath but this video really helped me! Thank you so much. I hope that by next week, I can give my cat a bath already :)

[@TheCatButler]

Thanks for the kind words and I am so happy the video helped!

[@MyMegaJOKER2]

Cats actually don't necessarily need a bath. They clean themselves. However it is useful to have them used to water in case when they get older. Sometimes when they get older they stop cleaning themselves

[@worbridgeplays8452]

Great video! I've shared this to almost all my friends who own cats, as for me, I have a cat that is a grumpy little lady, we have always been afraid to bring her grumpy feelings inside! I can't wait to try this with her!

[@TheCatButler]

Awww thanks! I am glad you found the video helpful!

[@annabelhao]

the fish toys are eye catching!! and your cats are cute! nice video

[@kathylim7031]

Thanks for sharing this video and the informations provided . It certainly needs love and patience to train.

[@TheCatButler]

Kathy glad the video was helpful!

[@Lizzy_loves_.]

I'm so excited to try this with my 7 month old kitten and one year old cat!!

[@blackairforce13]

Have they killed you yet