Making loud noises

Before adopting a cat you should know that construction noises, fireworks, thunderstorms or other loud noises could make your cat anxious. Vitale recommends you to distract your pet when the noise happens.

Vitale says that “after the cat is a master of sitting and staying then have them do this when loud noises are occurring.” “Give them treats for engaging in the sit/stay behavior and for ignoring the loud noises. Eventually, they will learn the loud noises are nothing to be afraid of, and they will be more interested in earning treats than hiding.”