Cats are quite different from dogs and do not require that much-specialized training. Cats will instinctively use their toilet crate from the first time you show it to them. They don’t bark, they won’t attack a guest unless actively provoked and pushed, they don’t need to be walked outside and therefore – don’t need to be trained to behave there. However, they are still social animals that will be a part of your household and family for years to come. As a result, there are some things that you might want to pay attention to. As with dogs, we can sum those up in 3 main categories: 1. Parents. If you want to get an idea of what your little kitty’s personality will look like when it grows up, take a look at its parents. Mainly pay attention to the mother, but if possible – check out the father and the rest of the kitty’s siblings. Also, when presented with an entire litter, don’t necessarily go for the biggest and most active kitty, nor for the smallest outcast – just like people, cats’ personalities start developing from the earliest age, so it’s usually best to pick a kitty that’s right in the middle – it hasn’t be abused by its siblings and ignored by its parents, but it also hasn’t been a bully. 2. Training. As we said above, there’s not much-specialized training that needs to be done for a cat. Still, as a more intelligent and playful cat, the Maine Coon enjoys learning new tricks. When training your cat for such things, it’s important to remember to never train your cat through negative reinforcement – never hit them, neither with a naked hand, nor with objects, and avoid harsh language and tone. Cats react to such “training” even worse than dogs do. Instead, simply stock up with patience. 3. Socializing. It is quite important for any feline, and that’s true for Maine Coons as well. Maine Coons may not be as frightful of outsiders as some other cat breeds, but they are still untrusting and uneasy around them. For that reason, if you don’t want your Maine Coon to be trouble around guests, it’s advisable to socialize it from an early age. By socializing we don’t mean forcing your Maine Cook kitty in uncomfortable situations, but if you simply have guests often enough, your cat will quickly learn that outside people are not a problem and will behave well around them.