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There are many different ways to train your cat. Here are a few cat training tips that might help you succeed. You never want to use force or hit your cat as a punishment. The cat will only become confused, and eventually it could cause the cat to fear you. Cats only learn by experience. If your cat has never used a litter pan before, they will not know what to do when the time comes. When you bring your cat home for the first time, you should immediately place them in the litter pan. Cats are very curious creatures and may want to check out their surroundings instead. Do not force them to stay in the litter pan, as this could make them associate the litter pan with a bad place. Let them freely roam around your house for about 15-20 minutes. If they do have an accident do not punish them, as they do not know where to go at first. Always watch your cat to observe signs that they need to go to the bathroom. When you think your cat needs to go, you should simply pick them up and place them in the litter pan. After awhile, your cat should learn what the litter pan is for.