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How to Train Your Cat to Be a Mouser
Most cat owners will assume that their cat knows how to chase and catch mice, attributing this behaviour to a cat's natural instincts. However, a few cats can actually show…
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How to Train Your Cat to Play with Toys
Toys and a scratching post should be introduced early on, as the kitten, growing in confidence and security, will start to look for items to play with, and will want…
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How to Train Your Cat to Learn the Confines of his Territory
When you first get your cat or kitten, you must decide whether to let your pet have the freedom of your garden, or whether to confine your cat to the…
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How To Train Your Cat To Use Kitty Litter
Familiarize the cat with the "safe" areas in your own home. You may make use of crate training whilst the cat is young. This is usually in order that they…
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How to Train Your Cat to Use the Litter Tray
A litter tray and litter are two of the most important components of your cat's life and are essential items if you want your cat to be house-trained. Even if…
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How to Train Your Cat to Swim in the Bath
Contrary to popular belief, some cats do have a fascination and even an affinity for water, whether it drips out of a tap or sits reflecting sunlight in the washing-up…
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How to Train Your Cat to Sit on Command
Many people think it is impossible to train a cat to perform tricks, but when you think about it, large cats have been trained to perform tricks in circuses for…
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How to Train Your Cat to Sit Comfortably Inside His Cat Carrier
In most cases, cat training is of direct benefit to the cat, helping him to adapt to different circumstances and situations. Before attempting any training session, make sure your cat…
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How to Train Your Cat to Settle in a Cattery
The occasion may arise when you have to put your cat in a cattery. This may be because of holidays or because of illness. Even if you do not see…
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How to Train Your Cat to Get On With Other Cats
You cannot put two cats, who have never seen each other before, into the same room and expect them to strike up an instant friendship. However, there are some measures…
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How to Train Your Cat to Lie Down
This particular trick does not rely on the behaviours that have been taught in the previous sequence of tricks. We are training the cat in a new foundation behaviour that…
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How to Train Your Cat to Enjoy Bath-Times
Fortunately, cats do not need frequent bathing, although longhaired cats need more attention, particularly if you plan to show your cat. There is no doubt that adequate preparation beforehand can…
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How to Train Your Cat to Behave in the Cat Shows
This is where the fun begins! In fact the training required for showing is all part of a socialisation process which all cats would benefit from - and they certainly…
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How to Train Your Cat to Adapt to a New House
Moving house is traumatic enough for the human occupants, so imagine what it is like for your cat, who is a territorial animal by nature, for an easier moving process…
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How to Train Your Cat to Accept Ear Cleaning
A weekly dental inspection and care can be followed by the inspection of your cat's ears. Generally speaking, a healthy cat does not mind his owner holding the ear pinna…
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How to Train Your Cat to Accept Dental Care
A kitten's milk teeth start to appear at approximately 2-4 weeks of age and will number twenty-six. These will be replaced by thirty adult teeth well before the cat is…
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How to Train Your Cat Not to Scratch Furniture
Cats that have the run of the outdoors find that nature has provided a wide range of scratching materials. However, many cats are kept indoors and need to be trained…