Cats are quite trainable, just not like dogs.
I bred and showed Siamese cats for about 15 years back in the 70s and early 80s, Before Dog . . . still have three crazy Siamese. You just have to figure out how to make it worth their while to do whatever it is you want them to do.
In my cats' case, this usually involves tidbits of expensive imported ham, or in the case of one cat, anchovies.
Works for me too!
Take care ......... gotta get out of here and out into the nursery.............. the plants await.
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Oh, ..... and by the way, most of our (all outdoor) cats have lived to 20 years or more. I think the mushed up cantaloupe they are fed each day may make them healthy. Just thought I'd pass that along to you.
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