Training
You Cannot Train A Cat
In the never-ending debate over cats and dogs, a theory frequently advanced by the dog fraternity is that cats are impossible to train, and for this reason dogs are better per se. The attitude is that, because you can find guide dogs and sniffer dogs, while there are no cats employed in these sectors, that dogs are inherently more intelligent and more amenable to training. However, it is nothing more than invention to say that cats are too stupid to ... Read More »
How Noise Aversion Can Work For You
Training a cat does not need to be any more difficult than training a dog. In fact, you will find that as long as you are faithful to the principles of cat training and discipline, that your cat will respect your authority and behave more reasonably. However, it is important to remember that the conferment of this power should not be seen as licence to go overboard with the punishment.
One mistake that any pets owners make is in thinking that ... Read More »
Training Results
As with all other creatures, your cat is an individual and should be treated like one. Even the best training efforts in the world are not going to result in a perfect cat, so don't expect that. Some cats will be more trainable whereas others will be more independent and even downright irritated at your efforts.
Keep in mind also that some breeds are more aloof than others. Cats that are typically found in the wild may have a greater instinct ... Read More »
Why Train A Cat?
Understanding that cats aren't exactly the most trainable animals should give you reason to pause and think. Just why are you trying to train your cat in the first place? If you're looking to have an animal that amuses you by doing tricks, you might want to consider a dog. Trying to force a cat into a role that it's not appropriate for is just going to cause frustration.
There are really only a few reasons why you might want to ... Read More »
Why Love A Cat?
Are you a dog person? If you are then you may wonder why anyone would want to have a cat for a pet. Cats and dogs are so opposite in personalities and behavior that they've actually become the inspiration to an old saying, "Fighting like cats and dogs."
Dogs are seen as friendly, obedient, loyal, and even useful in many situations. They can be trained to do tricks, to assist the blind or deaf, to sniff out drugs, and many other ... Read More »