These Smart Cats Figured Out a Hack for Treats, and We Can't Stop Laughing
You've got to be careful how you train your cats. One minute, you think you're in control. The next moment, the cats have turned the tables.
Just look at these two cats that learned how to game the system. Are they working hard, or hardly working?
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"Ever since they realized I use cat treats to stop their fights," the video caption reads, and we watch as the two cuties sit in front of the TV, pawing at each other slowly as if to simulate a fight.
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It's one of the funniest things we've ever seen-and we don't blame them! If you thought a fist fight might get you a good meal, why not play fight with your sibling? Too bad these cats aren't method actors. They aren't convincing anyone of anything other than their ingenuity.
"Oh no look…We're fighting…," one commenter jokes.
"That first tap like, 'hey… you ready?'" another laughs.
"I'm cackling," says another. "They are too smart cats. Working hard for them treats."
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How to Train Cats Not to Fight
Rewarding your cats for fighting one another clearly isn't the move, but what can you do to help keep your fur babies from battling it out?
When you have two or more cats in one home, their territorial instincts can kick into overdrive. It's important that each cat has their own food bowl, water bowl and litter box. Ensuring your cats have everything they need and their own resources is one way to reduce fights in shared spaces.
Positive reinforcement is also another great strategy. This woman wasn't totally off base for offering her cats treats, but her mistake was giving them treats while they were already fighting. A better method would be to give your cats treats when they're sharing space and behaving well together. This shows your cats that good things come to those who remain calm.
If your cats are really struggling to get along, it could be a good idea to leave them in separate rooms for a few days, then reintroduce them to each other via scent. Take some toys or bedding from one room to another, and let the cats get used to each other's presence through their senses. Gradual reintroduction to each other's physical presence can begin there, feeding each from opposite sides of the room and slowly moving their bowls closer together.
With these tips in mind, your cats should be able to get along well and earn their treats the right way-although this video was funny enough to be worth it!
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM.