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 …
Category Archives: Cat Training
The Basics of Cat Clicker Training
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 …
Teaching Your Cat Sign Language
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 …
Training a Cat to Come on Command
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 …
Basic Cat Training – What You Need to Know
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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Training Your Cat to Stop Scratching
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 …
Can You Train Your Cat to Become a Lap Cat?
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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Litter Training a New Kitten
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 …
Training an Older Cat
More than likely you have heard the expression that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” For those of us who are cat owners, we may feel very similar. The fact of the matter is, however, cats can be taught and even at an old age, they can learn how to do some fantastic …