Having a cat in the home can be a very pleasant experience. It is something that we will treasure, as they become a part of our family. Of course, as any cat owner can tell you, having a feline is not always going to be the nicest experience possible. In fact, there are times when …
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Should a Squirt Bottle Be Used in Cat Training?
There are many of us who really appreciate having a cat as a member of the family. We want to share our lives with them and ensure that they have the best of everything we have to offer. At the same time, there are going to be moments that are less than stellar when it …
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Should You Use Rewards When Training a Cat?
When it comes to training an animal, many people will automatically think about training the family dog. Although it certainly can be enjoyable to train a dog to sit or perhaps even to do a fun trick or two, they are not the only furry creature in the home capable of training. In fact, it …
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How to Know When Training Is Stressing Your Cat
Many cat owners have come to appreciate the fact that their animal is one of the smartest that has ever walked the face of the earth; and they aren’t afraid to share that fact with everyone. Not only do they do some of the natural things that cats do that are quite amazing, they are …
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What Are the Benefits of Training a Cat?
Most of us would agree that owning a cat is one of the highlights of our life. In fact, we may even consider the feline to be more a part of our family than the human members of our family! Although not all of us are going to fit into that particular category, we do …
Taking Your Cat Training to the next Level
Most pet owners know that it is more than possible to train their furry friend to do some tricks. Of course, when most people think about doing so, they automatically think about training a dog. The fact is, however, it is not only possible to train a cat, there are many people who have taken …
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Teaching Your Cat to Love a Pet Carrier
Cats tend to be rather independent creatures and this is something that most of us have come to appreciate about their behavior. At times, however, it can be a real convenience if they give up some of that independence and do something that we want them to do. That is especially the case if we …
Can You Train a Cat to Sleep at Night?
If there is one thing that most people know about felines, it’s the fact that they are nocturnal creatures. This type of night behavior is natural for cats and it is something that most families simply learn to live with over the course of time. Although it certainly is true that night behavior is natural …
Teaching Your Cat to Stay
There are many different commands you might consider teaching to your cat. Some of them could really be to the benefit to the cat when they know how to do them and follow the command persistently. On the other hand, other types of tricks are just something that you would do for fun or to …
Teaching Your Cat to Sit
There are many interesting things to owning a cat and at times, you might just be surprised with how much they can enhance your life. If you already have a cat in your home, you recognize just how intelligent they are. They seem to be able to pick up on things very quickly and, left …