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In addition to being taught to use a litter box and a scratch post, a cat can be trained to come in response to sound signals, walk in a harness, and do tricks.

Most people think you can't train a cat, but this isn't true. Successful cat training requires moving at your cat's pace, along with using rewards-based techniques.

When a cat stops using the litter box, there may be many causes. There are some simple but important things that cat owners can do to encourage return to the litter box.

Good cat training tips can be hard to come by! Learn how to use cat alarms, spray bottles and noisemakers as a method to train cats to stay off counters and furniture.

Not all cats can be leash trained, but if an owner exercises patience and perseverance, many cats will take to it.

James Herriot wrote, "Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." Scratching furniture is a source of comfort for cats but it also addresses several other issues.

Clicker training encourages positive pet behavior through positive reinforcement. You'll be impressed at how happy your pet is to perform for you!

An alpha cat is a natural leader who controls people and other animals around her with aggressive behavior. Gain the upper hand with behavior modification techniques.

Cats and kittens are naturally clean animals and training them to use the litterbox is easy. Cooperation and persistence are the key to good potty habits.

Using the right training strategies increases the likelihood of success when teaching cats new tricks and correcting undesirable behaviour.

A man dressed as a clown holds a cat in his outstretched hands. As a crowd watches, the cat plants its front paws on his palm and lifts its back legs into the air.

Urine spraying causes many cats to be turned out or even euthanized, but there are techniques you can use to toilet train your cat. Litterbox training is not impossible.

Removing the cat's claws does not have to be the solution to clawed carpets and furnishings.

Cat flaps or doors enable your cat to come and go by itself. Here is a summary of the different types of cat doors available, and how to train your cat to use them.

Does your kitty have separation anxiety? You may be surprised to know that cats suffer from this, too. If you ignore it, other cat behavior problems may follow.

Aggression between family cats is very common, but here are a few tips to train your territorial felines when the fighting becomes violent.

Aggressive cats are no fun. Learn how to prevent a cat from treating one as a scratching post to ameliorate one's relationship with them.

Reasons for cat's aggression are multiple. Learn how to avoid and deal with cat's misbehavior.

Do you have an evil cat who bites for no reason? Not all cats are sweet and cuddly, but simple cat training techniques can end cat behavior problems.

Many cat owners pursue declawing without knowing that it is both cruel and unnecessary as there are many humane options to this practice.

Cats love to roam, but often they can get hurt or killed if allowed too much time outside. Here are some ways to make your cat adapt to indoors more than outdoors.

Teaching your cat to use his litter box may be daunting. Find out how you can do that fairly quickly.

A pet owner reaches for a harness and leash. They look forward to getting outside in the fresh air and sunshine.

There are many persistent myths regarding feline intentions, most of which stem from a misunderstanding of cat behaviour.

There are a number of simple things you can do to redirect your cat's scratching behavior to more appropriate targets and keep your furniture intact.

Many cats begin to avoid their litter boxes and use inappropriate places around the house due to trauma suffered while on the box or generalized fear or stress.

There are simple solutions to most of the problems that cause cats to avoid using their litter boxes.

Taking the right approach to litter training with a new kitten can prevent litter box problems later on.

Feline health problems, behavioral problems in a cat and other factors can lead to bathroom accidents and a cat who won't reliably use a litter box.

Some cats have issues regarding the litter box. Sometimes these problems are due to a cat urinary tract infection but sometimes its a behavior problem that needs to be a

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People who live with cats have often suspected their companions have some form of control over them; now, research has confirmed the suspicions.

Cats can have behavior problems regarding the litter box for many reasons. One of those reasons is due to a location preference.

Declawing alternatives include cat nail clipping, training the kitty to use a cat scratching post, and gluing on nail caps for cats. Whether it works depends on the cat.

For people who travel with their pets, products and advice for keeping animals safe and happy make transporting pets less stressful.

Left to themselves, cats would be unlikely to live in large groups, and friction between individuals is common. But with a little knowledge and care, peace is possible.

Cats engage in various rubbing behaviours as a form of communication, to mark territory and reinforce group identity.

There is no need for pregnant women to give up their cats, but they should take a few precautions to prevent Toxoplasmosis infection.

While most cats will never enjoy travelling, there are things owners can do to make the experience less stressful.

Between 1.5 and 2 million pets are stolen every year, and only 10% are returned to their owners.