Training Cats: The Amazing Acro Cats

Samantha Martin, the chief trainer of the Acro Cats, discusses the unique challenges and techniques involved in training cats for performances. Unlike dogs, cats require different motivation and patience due to their independent nature. The video covers the importance of observation in training, using natural behaviors to teach tricks, and the challenges posed by cats' less domesticated nature. Despite these challenges, cats can be trained and should be given opportunities to showcase their intelligence.

Who is Samantha Martin?

• A veterinarian

• A famous dog trainer

• The chief human and trainer for the Acro Cats

• A circus performer

What is unique about the Acro Cats?

• They are the only cats that can fly

• They are all purebred cats

• They are the largest cats in the world

• They perform in a cat circus

How do cats differ from dogs in terms of motivation?

• Cats are not motivated at all

• Cats are more motivated by pleasing their owners

• Cats need a reason to perform tasks

• Cats are motivated by love and tennis balls

What is the nature of the Acro Cats' show?

• It is a spontaneous show with ad-libbing

• It is a musical show

• It is a silent performance

• It is a highly scripted performance

What kind of accommodations do the Acro Cats have?

• They live in cages

• They live in a barn

• They have a luxurious section of the bus

• They stay in hotels

How does Samantha Martin relate to cats?

• She finds them difficult to understand

• She finds them unintelligent

• She relates to their grace and intelligence

• She prefers dogs over cats

What is a key part of training cats?

• Ignoring their preferences

• Using loud noises

• Observing their natural behaviors

• Forcing them to perform tricks

How are natural cat behaviors used in training?

• They are captured and turned into tricks

• They are punished

• They are discouraged

• They are ignored

Why are cats trickier to train than other animals?

• They are less domesticated and more independent

• They are not intelligent

• They are more domesticated

• They have been trained for thousands of years

What is surprising about the cat circus?

• The cats' ability to speak

• The patience required to train cats

• The cats' ability to fly

• The size of the cats