Are cats trainable?

[Sanity Claws]

Here is a link to an article on Colbert's show with 2 videos of the AcroCats' guest appearance.

http://gothamist.com/2015/11/17/colbert_paris_tribute_cats.php

The AcroCats show how (un)trainable cats are. Watch it and tell us whether you think cats are trainable. Or watch it and just laugh.

[arcane1]

1. I've sen the AcroCats in person, one thing they all seemed well-trained for:

is to run back into their carriers when they hear the whistle. I think that's a great thing to teach ANY pet, in case of emergencies

The performance I saw wasn't too bad, they performed maybe 75-80% of their tricks

[Sanity Claws]

2. 75-80% is more than a passing grade

Watch the video and see whether you think the AcroCats did that well on Colbert's show.
You'll laugh -- I guarantee it.

[arcane1]

4. They were definitely more aloof on Colbert's show!

I wonder if the larger venue, with cameras and things, provided too much distraction for the creatures

[CurtEastPoint]

3. They are and I saw Acro Cats a few months ago. Perfect performance.

My first thought was they looked startled at the loud music. The performance had music (recorded) but not at the level of a live amplified band.

I felt bad because they really are very talented.

[madinmaryland]

5. Silly! Everyone knows that Cats are the ones who train people.

[jrandom421]

6. Maybe not, but even androids can be trained by cats

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