When most people think about animal obedience work, cats aren’t usually the first candidates to spring to mind.
We tend to associate cats with words like aloof, independent, and laid back – they seem to focus on doing what they want, pretty much as and when they feel like it.
You might be excused for thinking that this isn’t really ideal training material!
However – there’s an ever-increasing number of people who are deriving a great deal of pleasure from training their cats in basic and advanced obedience work and tricks (from sit, stay, come to jumping through hoops, twirling, and high-fiving) - and what’s more, they’re convinced that their cats enjoy it, too!
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Cat Training Basics
By Albert Tang
Cats can be trained, but not in the same way as dogs. In
general, dogs respond to commands to please their owners whereas
cats perform to please themselves. Cats only do what you want
them to do if there's some reward in store for them. Using this
little piece of information, you can select positive training
methods combine with lots of love and treats to achieve maximum
results.
With plenty of patience, persistence and positive reinforcement,
cats can also be taught to perform tricks and entertain
audiences. However that's not most cat owners really want.
Instead, what cat owners really want is for their cats to stay
off countertops and refrain from climbing the draperies or
clawing the furniture.
Here are pointers when training your cat:Read More
Cats are Smart
If the right definition for the term “Intelligence” would be “the ability to acquire and remember information and the capability to use them while solving different problems”, then the cat is definitely the most intelligent animal from all those surrounding us.
Try to put an adult cat in a room in which she has never been before and see how she is inspecting every corner of that room. This detailed search gives her valuable information about the environment, information that can even save her life in some cases. Actually, the curiosity specific to cats never harmed them, on the contrary it gave her the reputation of having nine lives!
We al know that the ability cats have to inspect surroundings is legendary, but, at the same time it has been proven that this ability is superior to that of any other domestic animal. Read More
Siamese Cat
Dr. Hassany Ummar
The Siamese Cat is a mysterious looking breed that originated in
Siam, hence the name, Siamese Cat. Siam, which is now Thailand
calls them Wichian Maat. There are many breeds of cat that are
offshoots of the Siamese Cat. The Burmese, Balinese, Colorpoint
Shorthair, Ocicat, Tonkinese, Himalayan, Javanese, and the
Oriental Sorthair and Loanghair are all derived from the Siamese
Cat.
For cat shows there are certain standards for Siamese Cats.
Balance is the first thing to look for in a Siamese Cat you
intend to show. Long, slender, and tall are features that every
Siamese Cat that you wish to show must have. Read More
Cat Training Is Not Always Easy
By Albert Tang
Cat training is not always easy, but it is possible if you want
to have a well trained cat that will add a lot of fun, joy and
laughter to your family. A cat that is not properly trained will
not understand what is acceptable and what is not, which is why
cat training is so important to both the cat and his/her owner.
It is much easier to instill good habits on a kitten as opposed
to an older cat, which is something that every cat owner should
take into consideration prior to selecting a new addition to
their family. It is thus best to begin your cat training as
early as possible.
Well first, let us at some basic fundamentals when training your
cat: Read More
Treatment Options for Cat Constipation
By Katieg
I had never heard of cat constipation until one of our cats had
problems with it over a year ago. In fact, I took him to the
doctor thinking he was having problems urinating because he
would go in and out of the litter box all day long without any
results. What I learned when I too him to the veterinarian is
that cat constipation is not all that rare and that is often
"misdiagnosed" by cat owners because it isn't talked about as
much as urinary problems.
While any age cat can have constipation problems, must of the
cases reported are for cats that are 8 years old or older (our
cat was 10) ... Read More
Cat Behaviors: Cats Are One Of The Most Mysterious Creatures
By Thomas Proctor
People know that cats are some of the most mysterious animals on
the globe. These felines are hunters, smooth and fast. The
animals are self-sufficient and flexible while also affectionate
and sensitive. Cans can be misunderstood by non-owners, but they
are also carefree pets to others. Some try to understand cat
behaviors but fail; cats should probably remain a mystery.
Cats are fascinating animals to watch. Their motion and play
recall their feline predator ancestors... Read More
The Complete Cat Health Care Guide
The Complete Cat Health Care Guide really is a complete compendium on cat care - and not just on the health of your cat, either. This useful owner’s manual covers all aspects of cat ownership in real detail, from the more frivolous aspects (ten reasons why cats make fantastic pets, how to play with your cat, etc) to the absolutely essential (healthcare, nutrition, first aid, and so on). Why Does Anyone Need a Book on Cats?
Cats take care of themselves, right? You can buy a cat and not really need to research how to look after it, how to care for it, and what healthcare problems and potential behavioral issues you’ll need to look out for, right? The answer (as all cat-lovers will already know) is, of course, definitely not! Read More
