Jumping is a fun and functional skill in CatSchool. Jump training helps indoor cats get exercise while building confidence and coordination.
We’re taking things slow and steady — just one jump at a time.
What I love about jump training is how clearly you can see Sunday’s progress. Each small step builds on the last, and watching a formerly fearful cat learn to leap with confidence is something else entirely.
We started on the ground — literally. No height, no pressure, just getting comfortable with the idea of moving over something. From there, we worked our way up gradually: a yoga mat, a slightly raised surface, then yoga blocks for added height. Sunday set the pace. Some days we stayed at the same level for a whole session. That’s not stalling — that’s good training.
A few things that made a difference for us:
- Short sessions win. We’re talking seconds, not minutes. Sunday stays engaged and ends on a win every time.
- The finger point (or target stick) cue is real. Once Sunday understood that my pointed finger meant “go that way,” everything clicked.
If your cat is nervous about jumping, start lower than you think you need to. The yoga mat flat on the floor is a completely valid Day 1. Confidence builds from success, not from challenge.
Check out Sunday’s jump training progression here
Learn about her CatSchool journey here
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