Relationships with pets can be stressful and they're definitely not always easy. While it's certainly not very common to hear stories about extreme conflict with pets at home, I think these stories exist, but aren't often shared because those with strained pet relationships either feel ashamed or as though they will be harshly judged by other pet …
Cat Training Advice
Training tips and advice for cat owners hoping to make life with cats better and safer.
From teaching cats to stop scratching up furniture & keep off counters, to training cats to be comfortable in cars, stop running away when a human comes near & even be more cuddly over time; as well as remedying consistent begging for food, daybreak, or nighttime crying - there are a lot of practical things you can train a cat to do.
Need help training your cat to do (or not do!) something specific? Contact me & I'll happily put together a post for you.
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Why Does My Cat Run Away from Me? Can I Change This?
Ever headed toward a cat, had her take one look at you, then watched her hurl herself running in the opposite direction? You're really not alone. Now, if it's your cat in question, and she only does this sometimes - especially if she is touching, tapping, or even whacking you with her paw right before scurrying off, you're probably …
I Think My Cat Hates Me: Does He? Why? How Can I Fix This?
It's one thing to joke about a cat hating you, and quite another when you suspect your own resident feline genuinely has it in for you. Cats are not the easiest creatures to read. They're certainly not clear communicators like dogs, and so while it may be stressful feeling your cat dislikes you, it may be even more difficult determining whether …
My Cat Wants Way Too Much Attention! Why? What Can I Do?
While cats as a species have developed something of a reputation for being stand-offish and even at times cold, this reputation is nowhere near true of every cat. Yes, some cats require very little attention and barely need interaction with another soul to stay happy, but that's certainly not every cat. Many prefer to have company around, even if …
Does Your Cat Hate Carriers? Here’s How You Can Fix That Fear!
Cats can be pretty anxious creatures, especially when it comes to small, enclosed spaces they didn't volunteer to walk into by themselves. We don't normally need to get them into small spots, so this isn't usually much of an issue. But when it comes to carriers and cages, we don't have much of a choice. We need to put cats into these in order to …
How to Train a Cat to Use a Top-Entry Litter Box
When I first bought my Modko Modkat Top-Entry Litter Box, I was terrified my cat wouldn't be able to use it. Considering it was our first top-entry litter box, the fear made sense: Avery had never used anything of the sort before and the concept can be a little strange for even humans to grasp, let alone (or so I thought) for cats to grasp. I …
How to Accidentally Train Your Cat to Beg for Food
Let me set the scene for you: You've got a new cat, a lovely little thing, straight out of the cat shelter. Pulled her out yesterday. Picture from post Avery's Baby Pictures (I'm cheating - as these are pictures of my male cat, but you get the picture ;) ). She was so cute when you found her - you absolutely love the way she came straight up to …