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Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds, and we often assume that cats can't and don't need to be trained. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely must be in order to strengthen the bond between pet and owner, reduce their anxiety, and maximize their happiness,"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a veteran cat lover, a brand-new owner of a sweet little kitten, or the frustrated companion of a feline whose behavior is driving you crazy, nationally acclaimed feline behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett helps you understand what makes your cat tick-as well as meow, scratch, and purr. Yes, you can learn to understand your cat. No, cats are not always aloof. No, they do not ruin furniture out of spite and intentionally do things to annoy...
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face"--
One of the predominant reasons that owners abandon or give up their pets is because of unwanted behaviors. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training. Now experts at the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat's problem behavior, giving owners new insight...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats comes the ultimate--and unexpected--guide to taking your cat into the wild. Here are cats walking on a leash. Cats hiking on a leash. Cats tramping through snow. Cats camping. Cats kayaking, canoeing, even surfing--yes, cats who love water. When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn't find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Skeptics will claim that it's impossible to train a cat. Happily, Wendy Christensen knows they're wrong. True, cats are intelligent, adaptable, patient, independent, stubborn, observant, and extremely quick learners. But they're also remarkably self-interested and quick to exploit a good deal. Outsmarting Cats enables you to persuade your cat that what you want is also what she wants.