Category Archives: Cat Behavior & Training

Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats

In a recent seminar I attended regarding enrichment for shelter cats, I gained some interesting information on how to enhance the environment of felines in a shelter or hospital-setting. I left inspired to explore this topic further and try the … Continue reading

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Introducing Dogs and Cats

Before you decide to bring a new cute kitty to a household with a preexisting dog (or vice-versa) you should consider your dog’s personality and breed. For example, does your dog have a high prey drive? Does your dog get … Continue reading

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Feline Behavior Part 3 – House Soiling and Furniture Scratching

House soiling and furniture destruction are two very common reasons that owners give up their cats.  I have never been to a talk on feline behavior where these topics were not discussed, and for very good reason: nobody wants to live in … Continue reading

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Feline Behavior – Part 2: Aggression

(This is part two of what I learned at Dr. Dodman’s 8 hour Feline Behavior Seminar in May 2011). Anytime a cat suddenly becomes aggressive, it is a good idea to visit your veterinarian. Pain and other medical conditions should … Continue reading

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Feline Behavior – Part 1: The Cat’s Senses and Social Life

I never thought a lot about cat behavior, beyond expecting my cats to use the litter box and not claw me or my furniture to shreds, so when I saw that Dr. Dodman, a world-renown behavior specialist from Tufts University … Continue reading

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