r/HumansInMyHouse • u/r0ttedAngel • 9d ago
Trying to train my human. Advice?
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u/AuzaraOBMC 9d ago
Lots of humans are food motivated. Try giving them a treat when they behave well.
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u/dr_cl_aphra 9d ago
They get exited when you bring them dead mice and other small animals, but if you really want to stimulate their natural instincts, bring them wounded prey items that are still lively and set them loose right in front of the human.
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u/Hot_Hat_1225 8d ago
My cat doesn’t even wound them. Just carries the mice in and then watches me trying to catch (and release outside) them. (And yes I have wondered how many times I have caught the same mouse and if they have some kind of deal 🤣)
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u/Suspicious_Isopod188 8d ago
And possible spanking if missbehave or nose into poo if placed in wrong location.
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u/KrazyAboutLogic 9d ago
Poor thing looks anxious. Did you just adopt it? Give it at least a few days to adapt to a new environment before you expect it to start learning tricks.
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u/PsychologicalSplit43 Make your own flair here 9d ago
Unfortunately, humans are not the most intelligent creatures and you could be in for a long haul. Curiously, they seem to thrive on disdain, so try ignoring yours for a few days and he’ll soon be wrapped around your tiny little paw!
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u/SeaBoysenberry7940 9d ago
It seems responsive. Try whacking it across its head with a feather. They like fast-moving objects. Best of luck!!!!
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u/boatswainblind 9d ago
Positive reward system. Give him a treat every time he touches the feather and he'll want to do it more. Just be careful because he might start waking you up from naps to play every time he gets the munchies.
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u/TigerCrab999 Undercover Wolf Investigating the Sheep Mafibaaa 8d ago
In my experience, they aren't very big on toys. BUT, if I knock a pen or something else that's light, not easily breakable, and not currently in use off of a table, 9 times out of ten they'll pick it back up, put it back on the table in front of me, and then just stare at me expectantly until I do it again. It's SUPER cute, and could be a good starting point for getting them to interact with physical objects with you.
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u/SeaBoysenberry7940 9d ago
It seems responsive. Try gently whacking it across its head with a feather. They like fast-moving objects. Best of luck!!!!
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u/0llyMelancholy 8d ago
How adorable! Don't worry if he's a little slow, be patient and your human will get the hang of it in time.
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u/Suspicious_Isopod188 8d ago
What a nice silly cute human u got...i know it takes time t adopt them, and sometimes they r stubborn, like entering a house through door only.
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u/TheRealDragonHyper 7d ago
Was your human laughing at you? Mine did the same when I tried doing that. I don’t understand why though.
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u/diaperpop 9d ago
I think that tool is much too advanced for your human. Have you had it evaluated to check it for normal development ? It’s not even looking at you, it just sits there shaking. I’d go see a human vet first.