“Training a cat to use a litter box, go in a carrier or walk on a harness and leash are all behaviors with important benefits,” says Quandt. The commands can keep your cat safe, healthy and happy.

Even if a cat has done his business outside for most of his life, it is possible to train him to use a litter box indoors.

Kittens learn to use the litter box by imitating adult cats but they sometimes confuse the blanket with a litter box. These simple tips can help prevent those mix-ups.