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? asked in PetsCats · 8 years ago

How to make my cat use the cat flap?

We've recently bought a new cat flap, which is equipped with infrared detection of her microchip. So basically, when she puts her head near the flap, it unlocks to allow her to pass through. However, her way of getting through it before was different to most cats. She sticks out her paw to try and push the flap open, then the rest of her body follows. So now, when she tries to do this, she can't get through, because the cat flap doesn't unlock when she puts out her paw to push it.

Does anyone know how to train her to go through the flap head first?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    When she is outside rub something she is interested in like catnip or chicken grease on the door so she will smell it and realise that the door clicks when she sticks her head there. I wouldn't open the door for her because she will expect it even when you're not there.

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