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Understanding your pet’s behavior is key to building a happy and harmonious relationship. Whether you’re training a puppy, dealing with behavioral issues, or just looking to teach new tricks, this section offers practical advice and expert tips to guide you through the training process.
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How to Litter Train a Kitten: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success
Most kittens learn the litter box in about a week. Here's the box, litter, and step-by-step plan that works, plus when accidents mean it's time to call the vet.
T. J. Banks
September 17, 2024
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Behaviors and TrainingDec 1, 2014
How Do I Get My Cat to Stop Biting Me?
A playful kitten nipping your hand can be cute, but it can also create a lifelong biter. Learn why the behavior sticks and what you can do to stop it.
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T. J. Banks
Behaviors and TrainingMar 7, 2025
Keep Cats Off Counters: 12 Amazing Tips for Kind Cat Parents
Struggling to keep cats off counters? Cats love high places, but with positive reinforcement and smart alternatives, you can train them to stay grounded. Discover 12 kind, effective ways to reclaim your counters while respecting your cat’s natural instincts.
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Carol Bryant
Behaviors and TrainingNov 6, 2024
Do Cats Smell Mice? Exploring Feline Instincts and Hunting Abilities
Cats have an enormous amount of smell receptors in their noses, but that's not the only thing that makes your fluffy feline a total mouse-hunting machine.
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Gayle Hickman
Behaviors and TrainingNov 7, 2024
Do Cats Protect Their Owners? Discover 3 Surprising Ways Cats Keep Us Safe
From detecting cancer to predicting a storm, a cat's instincts can play a major role in keeping people safe.
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T. J. Banks
Behaviors and TrainingMar 6, 2017
Why Do Cats Chew Wool?
Cats love to chase and bite non-food objects, but ingesting those things can cause serious health concerns.
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T. J. Banks
Behaviors and TrainingMar 5, 2015
Why Does My Cat Always Lick Me?
Wondering why your cat seems to see you as a walking, talking ice cream cone? Here are 4 possible reasons for all the licking.
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Melissa Smith
Behaviors and TrainingSep 24, 2018
Dealing With Traumatized Rescue Cats
Many rescue cats who come from abusive backgrounds need both time and space to heal in their new homes.
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T. J. Banks
Behaviors and TrainingFeb 13, 2017
How Some Cats Work Through Past Trauma
Feline responses to past trauma may include temporary deafness.
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T. J. Banks
Behaviors and TrainingSep 14, 2015
Real Men Love Cats — And These Guys Are the Proof
Being called a crazy cat person is no longer exclusive to women. Guys love cats, too, and they're not afraid to admit it.
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