[header] How to train a therapy cat [title] Begin young. [step] It's easiest to socialize a cat when it is a kitten. A kitten is still learning what is " normal. 
" if it learns at a young age that being handled and being sociable is " normal, " it's more likely to be a sociable cat who's willing to be petted by strangers. [title] Work on socialization in your home.