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Cat Academy · ws-training-01

Reward and readiness plan

Prepare the setting and reward before asking for a behavior.

Choose something this cat values, notice one voluntary action, then give the prepared reward promptly and pause. The cat can leave; never withhold essentials.
Prepare a suitable reward and a quiet setting before asking for a tiny action. Participation includes the freedom to stop.
Pause and recall

What evidence tells you this reward is useful to this cat?

  1. Use an observation or human-only planning exercise if the cat is not ready.
  2. Do not withhold food, water, comfort or attention for participation.
  3. Record the cat’s response rather than ranking the cat.

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Example: looks toward a familiar mat.

Comfort, exit, other animals, noise and any reason to postpone.

Why it fits the current care plan and how the cat responded.

Record a separate offer; no repeated pressure.

Position materials and rehearse without the cat.

Proceed briefly, change one feature, stop, or seek professional advice.

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