Most of us not only want to share our homes with our cat, we also want to share our entire lives with them as well. They are frequently given a privileged place in the household and there is much extended in their direction that sometimes is not even extended in the direction of the human …
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Many people who own a dog love the fact that they can put a leash on the dog, walk outside and take a nice, brisk walk around the block or through the woods. For those that own a cat, they often find that they are leaving the cat at home while they go out to …
Most of us would agree that it is possible to teach a cat to do various tricks. With persistence and the proper timing on your part, you may be able to get them to come on command, sit or perhaps even get down off of the furniture when you tell them to do so. Like …
When you get involved with training an animal, you begin to recognize that there is more to it then giving a verbal command and expecting an immediate response. Typically, those verbal commands are only going to work when you are within earshot of the animal and there are going to be times when you want …
If there is one thing that most of us recognize about our cats, it’s the fact that they can be somewhat independent. Even if you have a cat that seems to follow you around the home and lays in your lap any time you sit down, they will still show a streak of independence because …
There is a common belief that cats are difficult to train but that simply isn’t true. Teaching your cat may be somewhat different than teaching your dog but it certainly is possible to modify their behavior and even to teach them a trick or two. If you are planning on training your cat and would …
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Cats are wonderful animals and many of us love having them around the home. There is nothing quite like the experience of having a loving cat by your side and it is something that you will come to appreciate more and more as the bond between the two of you grows. Unfortunately, there are also …
There is nothing quite like the experience of having a loving cat curl up on your lap and purr itself to sleep while you gently pet it. Many cat owners enjoy this experience on a regular basis but not all cats are the same. Some are going to be naturally disposed to jumping up on …
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Having a new kitten at home is something that many cat lovers really treasure. There is nothing like that little bundle of joy and it seems as if they find a way into our heart from the moment they find a way into our home. Although there are many pleasant things associated with having a …
Although the domestic cat has been domesticated for millennia, many people still consider them to be somewhat of a wild animal. This is not only true in the way that some cat breeds tend to act, it may also be in the way that they look as well. That certainly is true of the American …