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4:11 - My Cat Doesn’t Like Treats! 5 Ways to Boost Food Motivation for Training
Episode 1123rd July 2025 • KittyCatGO Adventure Podcast: Exploring Cat Travel, Training, & Enrichment Together • Emily Hall
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Is your cat totally uninterested in treats? Struggling to make progress with harness or clicker training because your kitty just doesn’t care about food rewards? You’re not alone — and the good news is, there are ways to turn that around!

In this episode, I share 5 practical strategies to help increase your cat’s food motivation. From switching to scheduled meals to experimenting with different types of treats, I break down what might be holding your cat back — and how to get them excited about training time.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why free-feeding kills food motivation
  • How diet impacts treat interest
  • The best types of treats to try — and how to mix things up
  • How food puzzles and training timing can make a big difference
  • Bonus tips to boost engagement during training sessions

If you’ve ever said, “My cat doesn’t like treats,” this episode is for you!

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