While living a life without cats is no longer something I can imagine doing, there are aspects to pet ownership that are anything but pleasant. Up very high on that list? Dealing with sleep deprivation because my cat spends what feels like the whole night whining and crying, either directly at me, or outside my bedroom door. It's not a problem …
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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It’s Easier Than You Think: How to Train Cats to Keep Off Counters
No matter how much you love your cat, there are a quite few things you're likely to want to make sure he or she never does. For me, jumping up on counters has always been one of those things. My reason for disliking cats up on counters? There are quite a number actually: all related to pet safety or human hygiene. Counters are dangerous places. …
Uncommon Opinion? Maybe: But I Think It’s Important to Train Pet Cats
A lot of people seem to think cats cannot be trained. Before I had my own cat, I never really thought this through, but since the only cats I'd ever met were allowed free-reign over their households, permitted to do whatever they pleased, I would've expected the statement "Cats cannot be trained" to be true. It isn't. Cats can be trained - and in …
I’m Not Happy About It, But I Hate My Cat: What Can I Do?
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 …
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 experiencing a …
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 …