Start Your Kitten off on the Right Paw with Our Free Kitten Kindergarten Classes
Kitten Kindergarten
Early socialization can have profound effects on a kittens personality and well-being throughout life. Well adapted cats are less fearful of new situations and are much less likely to display unwanted behaviors later in life (urine marking, aggression, etc.)
Kitty Kindergarten classes provide a fun and interactive way to provide early socialization for kittens.
In our Kitten Kindergarten classes, kittens will learn:
To be accepting of new people and places
To enjoy being handled
To perform tricks
How to walk on a leash
What’s needed for classes?
- A hungry kitten! Do not feed for 3-4 hours prior to class
- A leash and harness for each kitten
- Your kitten's favorite treats, tuna or can food
We are so passionate about the importance of kitten socialization that we have decided to offer the classes free of charge. If you enjoy the experience, donations to our Caring for Pets Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
What, When, Where, How
- Two one-hour sessions, one week apart
- All kittens up to 10 weeks old welcome. Multiples and fosters welcome!
- Classes held in the Rowlett hospital lobby twice a month on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Session 1
- Introduction to the class
- 10 minute presentation covering various behavior topics
- Interactive session at each of 3 stations
Play station- kittens play together
Handling Station- kittens get positive rewards when handled
Training station- sit, target, come, walk with harness - Questions and homework assignments
Session 2
- 10 minute presentation covering various behavior topics
- Interactive session at each of 3 stations
Play station- kittens play together
Handling Station- kittens get positive rewards when handled
Training station- sit, target, come, walk with harness - Questions
