Training Cats

How to Teach a Cat Tricks

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Cats are famous for their independence and this often makes cat owners shy away from trying to train them. While their independence makes them harder to train than dogs, they can learn tricks if you are patient and apply different methods. If you ... more »

How to Train a Cat

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Cats are more independent than other pets such as dogs, however, this does not make them impossible to train. Training a cat to behave will require different methods, and more time and patience than training other animals, but the end result is ... more »

How to Train Your Cat to Use the Kitty Door

By michaelgavin

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Cats are naturally adventurous creatures. Most felines do not do well when they are forced to abide within the confines of a home throughout the duration of day. Thankfully there is an easy way to train your cat to come and go through the doggy ... more »

How to Train Your Cat to use the Toilet

By Eli Zwillenberg

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Yes, it's true, your cat can use the toilet. There is no need to ever deal with litter again, and you'll have the coolest pet on the block–not counting the guy down the street with the dog who plays poker. While some of the steps may not be the ... more »

How to Train Your Kitty to use a Scratching Post

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Our kittens will naturally want to scratch things. This is sometimes for play and other times part of their natural physical development. However a scratching kitten can wreak havoc on your furniture. Teach your kitty not to scratch your ... more »

How to Communicate With Cats

By therockrelic

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Everyone seems to love cats ... the purring, cuddly feline phenomenons that seem to have cornered the concept of relaxation. Cats are notorious for doing what they want, when they want -- and, since they can't speak our language nor we THEIRS, ... more »

How to Control Cat Spraying

By Tippy

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Cat spraying, usually the domain of an un-neutered male, may also occur with females in rare circumstances. In any case, it is highly offensive to most pet owners, who are loathe to relax on a sofa or chair targeted by a spraying feline. ... more »

How to Get a Cat to Stop Hissing

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If your cat hisses at everyone that comes close to him, you will find that people do not like him very much. Hissing is usually a sign of the cat being afraid, but people tend to mistake it as a sign of aggression. There are some things you can ... more »

How to Stop a Cat From Scratching Furniture

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Cats scratch to mark their territory, sharpen their claws and stretch their muscles. Here's how to help your cat curb the urge (or at least redirect it away from the sofa)... more »

How to Stop Your Cat From Urinating and Defecating Inappropriately

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Though spraying can be a symptom of a medical condition, it can also be due to stress associated with a new person in the home, new carpet, remodeling or the presence of a neighbor cat. Here's how to redirect your cat to the litter box... more »

How to Teach a Cat to Sit

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Cats are very intelligent animals, although they are not normally taught any kind of tricks or commands like dogs. Dogs are thought to be the smarter of the two animals, but cats actually have a bigger brain compared to their body size than dogs. ... more »

How to Teach Your Cat a Shake Hands Trick

By stlscientist

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Cats aren't stupid creatures, they just want you to think they are so you won't make them to the same silly tricks dogs do! The secret is out... Cats can be taught to do tricks too! Teach your cat to shake hands... more »

How to Toilet Train a Cat

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A common complaint about cats is the amnesia they tend to develop about their litter box. Experts suggest cats may not like the texture or smell of litter. Or maybe cats dislike the location of the box. One thing many people overlook is that ... more »

How to Train a Cat to Stay Off the Furniture

By GreenKnitter

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If you are tired of finding layers of hair on your furniture from your cat, it's time to train them to stay off or at the very least train them to stay on a designated blanket. There are a few tactics you can try before resigning yourself to a ... more »

How to train a cat to stay quiet at night.

By heatherblack

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You will learn how to stop your cat from meowing at you in the middle of the night. Also works well for getting your younger cats to quit playing with your toes... more »

How to Train Your Cat to Come When You Call

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Follow these steps and even your aloof, independent cat will come to you when she hears you say a special word... more »

How to Use a Litter Box

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Cats have a natural instinct to eliminate on dirt or sand, but you may have to experiment with different boxes and litter material to find the best match for your cat... more »

How to Break a Cat's Bad Habits

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Though cats have the reputation of being aloof, they actually want your love and attention--your cat's bad habits may be a way of trying to get it. With this in mind, you will be able to replace your cat's bad habits with good ones!.. more »

How to Discipline your Cat

By Anish

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Is your cat driving you crazy? Never fear: here are some easy ways to train your freaky feline:.. more »

How to Introduce Cats To Each Other

By JaneHutchi

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So you've been considering bringing another cat into the family. But how do you do it so that your current cat will accept them? The difficulty level will depend entirely on the cats involved. Some cats will need to be acclimated more slowly ... more »

How to Keep a House with Pets Clean

By Lulu1

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We love our pets but it's a struggle to keep homes clean. If you have a multiple pet and/or species household, your job of house cleaning becomes even harder. Here are tips and ideas for keeping your space neat and not smelling like a barn... more »

How to Keep Your Cat from Chewing House Plants

By irwriter

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Some cats could care less about house plants and flower arrangements in your home, while others make a beeline right to any new plant you bring home. If you're tired of scratched up potting soil and shredded leaves, don't despair. Read to learn ... more »

How to Start Positive Reinforcement Training with Your Pet

By IWant2Help

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Creating a communication system with your pet can be lifelong tool. If you learn a few concepts you can create an understanding between you and your pet. This way you can ask for reasonable behavior from your pet and your pet can figure out ... more »

How to Stop a Cat From Eating Electrical Wires

By JuggleMaster7

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Have you ever had a cat that has eaten something you really don't want it to eat? I have. This method works for stopping your cat from doing anything you don't want to... more »

How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching without Declawing!

By mbatmra2

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As a cat pet foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue group, I have to screen many potential adopters of cats and one question I ask is, “Do you plan on getting your new pet declawed?” Eight times out of ten, people say yes because they ... more »

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