Training Cats

Your cat has decided to do some redecorating when it comes to your home. He's scratching your sofa and you're wondering how to stop it. Your friends tell you to get your cat declawed or get rid...

Your cat has power in his paws, and he loves to shred your favorite furniture. What do you do to make him stop? Yelling his name doesn't work, and the water gun only makes him stop for the moment....

Training a cat to scratch on a post instead of the furniture involves making the new scratching post a positive and hospitable area. Incorporate treats and fun toys near the new scratching post...

Cats are not born knowing how to use a litter box. They are often taught by their mothers. As your cat's owner, you will have to do the work that the mother would do. Litter training a cat is a...

Cats can be very destructive when it comes to their claws. If you have a cat in the home there are different things you can do to prevent your cat from scratching up your furniture. Continue to...

Cats are not born with the knowledge of knowing how to use their litter box; it’s something that’s learned from their mother and siblings, or, failing that, you. House soiling or missing the...

Cats need to scratch to keep their claws in good shape. This is a natural behavior - you can see lions, tigers and other wild cats doing it in nature. You can't stop your cat from scratching...

Many pet cats claw the furniture, carpets or curtains, much to the chagrin of their owners. Cats need to scratch for health and territorial reasons, but they can be taught to scratch only...

Anyone who has been a long time cat owner will tell you that training a cat is decidedly more difficult than training a dog. The result is that most people do not find it necessary or do not have...

Cats make wonderful companions! They are affectionate, independent, easy to care for, live long lives and are readily available from your local Humane Society. You don't have to take them on...

Cats have a natural instinct to scratch things with their claws. This is because the scratching helps remove the old layers of the nail to reveal new ones. You might find some old nails lying...

To train a cat not to scratch your couch or other furniture, you must first understand why they are scratching. Cats scratch furniture to fulfill a need to stretch their claws and muscles to stay...

Monitor your cat's scratching behavior. Cats scratch for three reasons: to mark their territory, to stretch and to remove dead material from their claws. Watch what your cat is doing before they...

For cats, scratching is a natural behavior. It allows them to keep their claws in good shape by removing old sheaths. Unfortunately, scratching can be destructive if your cat doesn't do it in an...

You love your new sofa and your cat does, too. Unfortunately, Fluffy sees it as a giant scratching post. Cats scratch to remove their old claw sheathes and to mark objects with the scent glands in...

Learn about cat scratch fever with expert tips on wild and feral cats in this free animal care video clip.

Learn how to keep cats from scratching furniture with expert pet training tips in this free video clip.

This free video clip series will teach you how to train your cat, emphasizing positive reinforcement obedience techniques. Utilize clickers, water and meaningful alternatives to bad behavior to...

Scratching the furniture is one of the commonest reasons that cats are given up to shelters. Your cat needs to scratch, but you can direct this instinct to a scratching post with a little bit of...

Cats scratch for many reasons, including marking their territory or trimming their claws. Sometimes it's just to stretch and flex, or maybe just work off some energy. In any case, it's natural...

If your cat scratches your sofa, your drapes and your rugs, you need a scratching post! Cats don't respond to punishments, but giving them a scratching post offers something more attractive to...

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).