Free This or That Templates for Cat Training Communities

Running out of ways to spark fun conversations in your cat training community? Engaging members can be tough, especially when posts start to feel repetitive. These playful This or That templates are your go-to solution to keep things light, interactive, and irresistible for every cat lover.

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Why This Works

This or That content thrives because it removes friction from participation. Members do not need to overthink or research, they simply react with their instincts or preferences. This low-pressure format welcomes everyone, from shy lurkers to seasoned posters, making engagement easy and fun.

The playful tone encourages quick replies and fosters a sense of belonging. When members see others choosing sides on relatable cat training topics, it sparks friendly debate, shared laughs, and even deeper conversations. The simplicity ensures participation rates stay high, while the variety keeps things fresh and inclusive.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Litter box in the bathroom or in the living room - which spot wins for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Litter box in the bathroom or in the living room - which spot wins for you? Tell us your pick!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #environment #personal #decision
2

Clicker training or treat training - which works better for your cat?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Clicker training or treat training - which works better for your cat? Share your results!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #methods #training #experience
3

Feather wand or laser pointer - which toy gets your cat moving more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Feather wand or laser pointer - which toy gets your cat moving more? Vote below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #toys #playtime #engagement
4

Morning training sessions or evening practice - when is your cat most focused?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Morning training sessions or evening practice - when is your cat most focused?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #routine #timing
5

Indoor only or supervised outdoor adventures - which do you prefer for training?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Indoor only or supervised outdoor adventures - which do you prefer for training? Share why!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #environment #preferences
6

Catnip treats or freeze-dried chicken - which is your cat's ultimate motivator?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Catnip treats or freeze-dried chicken - which is your cat's ultimate motivator? Comment below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rewards #food #motivation
7

Verbal praise or petting - what does your cat respond to best during training?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Verbal praise or petting - what does your cat respond to best during training? Let us know!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #positive reinforcement #methods
8

Training for high fives or training for sit - which trick is more fun?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training for high fives or training for sit - which trick is more fun?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #tricks #fun
9

Treat pouch or pocket - where do you stash your cat's rewards during sessions?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Treat pouch or pocket - where do you stash your cat's rewards during sessions?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #gear #practical
10

Short daily sessions or longer weekly sessions - what works better for your routine?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Short daily sessions or longer weekly sessions - what works better for your routine? Share below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #routine #frequency
11

DIY obstacle course or store-bought puzzle toys - which do you prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "DIY obstacle course or store-bought puzzle toys - which do you prefer? Tell us why!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #enrichment #DIY
12

Start with kittens or train adult cats - which is your experience?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Start with kittens or train adult cats - which is your experience?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #age #experience
13

Positive reinforcement or redirection - which method have you found more effective?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Positive reinforcement or redirection - which method have you found more effective? Share your story!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #methods #training
14

Training with the whole family or solo sessions - what does your cat prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training with the whole family or solo sessions - what does your cat prefer?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #household #preferences
15

Windowsill bird watching or interactive play - what distracts your cat more during training?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Windowsill bird watching or interactive play - what distracts your cat more during training? Comment below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #distractions #environment
16

Harness training or leash walking - which do you find easier to teach?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Harness training or leash walking - which do you find easier to teach? Share tips!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #skills #outdoors #advanced
17

Treats before or after the trick - when do you reward your cat?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Treats before or after the trick - when do you reward your cat? Vote below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #timing #rewards
18

Training sessions in silence or with soft background music - what sets the mood?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training sessions in silence or with soft background music - what sets the mood?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #environment #atmosphere
19

Teach them not to jump on counters or not to scratch furniture - which is harder?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach them not to jump on counters or not to scratch furniture - which is harder for you?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #behavior #challenges
20

Cat treats or a favorite toy - what is your cat's best training reward?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Cat treats or a favorite toy - what is your cat's best training reward? Let us know!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rewards #motivation
21

Teach tricks in the living room or bedroom - where is your training zone?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach tricks in the living room or bedroom - where is your training zone?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #location #routine
22

Using hand signals or voice commands - what does your cat respond to better?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Using hand signals or voice commands - what does your cat respond to better? Share your method!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #commands #methods
23

Teach one trick at a time or mix it up with variety - what is your approach?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach one trick at a time or mix it up with variety - what is your approach?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #training style #tips
24

Start training after meals or before meals - when is your cat most motivated?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Start training after meals or before meals - when is your cat most motivated? Comment below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #routine #motivation
25

Teach to come when called or teach to stay - which is trickier for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to come when called or teach to stay - which is trickier for you? Share your view!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #obedience #challenges
26

Training with siblings together or one-on-one - what works in your multi-cat home?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training with siblings together or one-on-one - what works in your multi-cat home?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #multi-cat #routine
27

Start with basic tricks or jump into advanced ones - what is your style?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Start with basic tricks or jump into advanced ones - what is your style?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #progression #training style
28

Teach with treats or clickers only - which is more successful for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach with treats or clickers only - which is more successful for you?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #tools #methods
29

Reward every small step or only the full trick - what is your approach?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Reward every small step or only the full trick - what is your approach?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rewards #motivation
30

Teach to use scratching post or to use cat tower - which do you focus on first?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to use scratching post or to use cat tower - which do you focus on first?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #behavior #priorities
31

Training with treats visible or hidden - what keeps your cat more interested?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training with treats visible or hidden - what keeps your cat more interested?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #motivation #methods
32

Teach to ride in a carrier or walk on a harness - what is the bigger challenge?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to ride in a carrier or walk on a harness - what is the bigger challenge for your cat?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #travel #training
33

Use the same spot for training or change locations - what works for your cat?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Use the same spot for training or change locations - what works for your cat?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #routine #environment
34

Teach to ring a bell for treats or to fetch a toy - which is more fun?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to ring a bell for treats or to fetch a toy - which is more fun for you?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #tricks #play
35

Work on litter training or socialization first - what is your priority?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Work on litter training or socialization first - what is your priority?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #basics #priorities
36

Use food puzzles or play-based rewards - which motivates your cat more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Use food puzzles or play-based rewards - which motivates your cat more? Share below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rewards #motivation
37

Training when your cat is sleepy or playful - when do you have more success?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Training when your cat is sleepy or playful - when do you have more success?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #timing #energy
38

Teach to sit on command or come to their name - what was your first training goal?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to sit on command or come to their name - what was your first training goal?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #basics #goals
39

Train with other pets present or solo - which works better for your cat?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Train with other pets present or solo - which works better for your cat? Comment below!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #multi-pet #environment
40

Teach to use a scratching post or to use a specific bed - which was easier?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Teach to use a scratching post or to use a specific bed - which was easier for your cat?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #behavior #success
41

Use store-bought treats or homemade snacks - which does your cat prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Use store-bought treats or homemade snacks - which does your cat prefer? Let us know!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rewards #food

How to Use These Templates

Choose a template that fits your community mood or recent discussions. Post it with a clear call to action, such as 'Vote in the comments' or 'Share your pick'. Rotate between different themes to keep your feed lively. Consider pinning a This or That post on busy days or as a weekly tradition. Respond to answers to show appreciation and encourage further discussion.

Best Practices

  • Keep prompts light and easy to answer, avoiding divisive topics.
  • Add a playful CTA to gently nudge participation.
  • Rotate themes to appeal to both new and experienced cat owners.
  • Engage with replies to build rapport and spark follow-up conversations.
  • Use images or emojis to make posts more visually appealing.

All Platforms Tips

On all platforms, keep your This or That posts short and mobile-friendly. Use engaging visuals if possible, but ensure the prompt is clear in text. Encourage quick replies by asking for one-word answers or emojis. Pin or highlight top responses to inspire others. Adjust posting times based on when your community is most active.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I use 'clicker training vs treat-based training' This or That prompts to start discussions about positive reinforcement methods?

Posting prompts comparing clicker training and treat-based training can spark valuable conversations about different positive reinforcement techniques. Encourage members to share which method has worked best for their cats, discuss challenges such as food-motivated vs toy-motivated cats, and swap tips on timing rewards. This can help the community explore the nuances of cat behavior and discover new training approaches.

Is it effective to run This or That posts about common behavioral issues, like 'scratching post vs deterrent sprays' for destructive scratching?

Yes, using specific behavioral challenges in your prompts, such as managing scratching, can drive engagement and peer support. Members can vote and comment on their experiences with different solutions, discuss effectiveness, and share product recommendations. This approach creates a focused, practical exchange that’s unique to cat training communities.

What are the best ways to phrase This or That posts about cat socialization, such as 'introducing a new cat gradually vs all at once'?

When addressing sensitive scenarios like introducing new cats, frame your This or That posts to reflect real-life decision points members face. For example, ask 'Do you prefer multi-day gradual introductions or immediate supervised contact?' This invites stories, advice, and cautionary tales, providing valuable insights for members navigating socialization challenges.

How do I handle debates on controversial topics like 'indoor training vs outdoor leash training' in This or That posts?

Controversial subjects can generate passionate responses. Set clear community guidelines for respectful discussion, encourage members to explain their reasoning and share outcomes, and consider follow-up posts summarizing the pros and cons discussed. This helps keep debates constructive and focused on practical cat training advice.

Can I use breed-specific This or That prompts, such as 'Maine Coon vs Siamese: easier to train?' to discuss training differences?

Absolutely! Breed-specific prompts spark lively, informative exchanges about unique traits, intelligence, and responsiveness in training. Encourage members to share their breed-specific training experiences, challenges, and tips, which can help both new and experienced cat owners tailor their approaches.

What’s the best way to use This or That templates to address litter box training issues, such as 'covered vs uncovered litter boxes'?

Targeting common pain points like litter box training with This or That prompts can reveal member preferences and success stories. For example, ask 'Do you find covered or uncovered litter boxes more effective for training?' and invite members to discuss factors like odor control, cat comfort, and training setbacks. These insights help owners troubleshoot litter box aversion and improve training outcomes.

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