The Dog Training Worked
Although originally meant for dogs, the training classes that Mariya and Aleksandr took Messi to were actually working. He learned commands and is great with walking in his harness without pulling. He is also good friends with his doggie classmates.
House Trained Kitty
Believe it or not, Messi is not only well trained while out for walks outside, he is also house trained. He does his business while they are out on walks, and when they can’t get outside, he has been trained to go in the bathtub. He also quietly and calmly sits when Mariya and Aleksandr bathe him.