Types

• There are different training methods you can follow in order to toilet train a cat. The key is to experiment with different methods until you find the one that works well for your cat and your own training style. There are books and websites devoted to the subject, as well as products to simplify the process. Don't be afraid to try different types of training until you find one that works.
  
  

Central Concept

• The biggest central idea is the transition to the toilet from the litter box has to be accomplished through a series of gradual steps. You have to make small changes and give your cat ample time to make an adjustment before you make another change. If at any point in the process the cat gives up the entire process and relives itself anywhere it pleases, this is an indicator you've gone too far too fast, and need to slow down the process to give the cat time to adjust.
  
  

Function

• Cats are not born knowing how to use a litter box properly, but rather they learn from parents as kittens. This mechanism for learning is not lost with age, so you can condition a cat to adapt its bathroom habits to use a regular human toilet in place of a litter box. There are numerous benefits to this process. Once the cat is fully trained, a little box will no longer be necessary, which means no litter scooping, dusty litter or unfortunate smells in the home.
  
  

Cautions

• It will take time for your cat to adapt to this new way of using the bathroom, and you need to be flexible and understanding with your cat during this process. Make the toilet accessible, ensuring that the seat is always down, and the lid always up. Your cat will sooner relieve itself on the floor if the toilet is not in this preferred state. Do not scold or punish a cat that makes a mistake. It takes time for such a new behavior to develop fully into a habit.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Don't assumed cats can flush a toilet. While you might be able to train your cat to use the flushing mechanism, some cats do not like the swooshing sound and will avoid this part of the process. Even if the cat does not flush the toilet after use, using the toilet is still a cleaner, simpler method than a litter box.