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Cat Training and Behavior

Aggressive Cats 

While most people think of cats as calm, gentle and even docile animals, aggressive cats are not as uncommon as you might think. Aggression is the second most common behavior problem in cats.  >> more

 
How Do You Stop Your Cat From Biting 

The best way to stop a cat from biting is not to tolerate it from the beginning. If you or someone in your family is being used as a teething ring for your cat then you need to stop taking it and let the cat know who is boss.  >> more

 
Scratching Posts 

Here is some information to help you better understand why cats scratch, and the different humane measures that can be taken to correct this behavior, such as scratching posts placed strategically in your home.  >> more

 
Why Do Cats Scratch 

Okay, but why do cats scratch when there’s no threat to their territory. In part because it’s instinctive. Cats will need to scratch whether they are the only other living being in the household or whether you run a foster home for kitties, with new feline friends coming and going regularly.  >> more

 
Potty Training a Kitten 

Believe it or not, despite the fantastic rumors of the ease of potty training a kitten, most little bundles require more than just a little help, and they may require “stages” of help more than once in their lives. During the cute little bundle of fur stage (8 to 21 weeks) you should introduce your new kitten to the litter box almost immediately upon entering the home.  >> more

 
Keeping a Cat off the Furniture 

Keeping a cat off the furniture can quickly turn into a full time job, and will most definitely become a life long battle if you make an exception to the rule even if was just that one time.  >> more

 
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching 

Stopping a cat from scratching is like stopping a train wreck with your bare hands. Unless you are harboring a super power, it isn’t going to happen. The best you can hope for is teaching them the appropriate place to scratch.  >> more

 
Litter Box Training a Cat 
Place the litter box in a quiet and easily accessible area of the home.  Be sure that it is not a high-traffic room, and is free from loud or distracting appliances, which may scare your cat.  >> more
 
 
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