Sometimes, we just want to sell the cat something. If we can get the cat to try things in some new way, or adapt to some changes we have to make, both of us will be happier. But the cat is skeptical. see more Lolcats and funny pictures This kind of cat skill came up [...]
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The “but I want to” response
It’s usually the first response we get when we suggest to the cat that we don’t want them to do that. They reply, But I want to. We must acknowledge that they are right. see more Lolcats and funny pictures They do want to. What shall we do now? This is a vital step in [...]
Cats and Cues
The big reason “cat training” is seen as a self-contradictory phrase is that cats do not respond to the usual “training” efforts. Their personality traits require a different approach. Unfortunately, most of the time the failure is blamed on the cat. Which is an odd thing to do for the purportedly more intelligent of the [...]
Taking a Good Cat Picture
We might want to share cute cat pictures with our friends and relations. We might want to capture that particular expression or pose that sums up our cat so we can have a picture on our desk at work. We might need a picture that will get a cat a new home. The special challenge [...]
Loving the Strong-Willed Cat
When we have a strong-willed cat, we never have to wonder if the cat wants something. We might not know what it is, but we are clear about their intentions. Olwyn is six and a half months old here. She likes to run things. When we dump some treats into the puzzle box, she growls [...]
