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I haven't read any of Karen Pryor's books. Does she offer any scholarships? In the obedience training world, I mean general everyday obedience so that dogs and people can live together harmoniously.

I have done some clicker training with my cat before, and he catches on fairly quickly because he is a SERIOUS foodie! Oh my goodness, the possibilities with dogs are endless! I think what I most want to pursue is learning obedience and behavior modification, and eventually service dog...

I'm curious to find if there are any certified cat trainers/behaviorists in Arizona, particularly servicing the southern AZ area? I noticed that Animal Behavior College is offering a cat trainer certification program for all 50 states in the US. Cat Training and Behavior Management - Animal...

My Dad's cat Javier, a young adult neutered male tuxedo cat, has been battling tapeworms ALL SUMMER LONG! My Dad has tried giving him diatomaceous earth, ground-up pumpkin seeds, and an herbal deworming blend put out by a company called WRM CLEAR. According to WRM CLEAR, their product is...

Some cats are more brave than others, but in general, this is one reason why, as much as I love my cat, my cat and I don't get along as well as I do with dogs. I don't get mad at him, but it is frustrating that it is what it is. Dogs travel in packs all over the place to work together to hunt...

Yes, sometimes it is unavoidable. I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through, in rehoming your cat and in your experience at your local cat rescue center. :(

Think long-term. One of the most common reasons I see people giving their cats up in this state is "moving and can't take him with us". Sometimes you really are in a desperate situation where you're getting evicted or foreclosed and the only place you can find that you can afford is a place that...

Fish oils, no. Sometimes he eats freeze-dried raw fish treats, but mostly he eats a bunch of other raw meals. I'll try to get more fish into his diet.

My cat Boaz has little white specks of dandruff on his back, and more pop up when I scratch his back. I pet him and stroke the dandruff flakes away and more pop up. There's not a huge amount of flakes, but still, it has me wondering. Any thoughts?

Thank you all for your responses! Much appreciated. Yeah, I won't add another cat. There are changes to the environment that our cats have to learn to accept, though. Like Alldara mentioned about her cat trying to attack young children, does that mean she would be irresponsible to have children...

I have a theory I'm curious to hear your feedback on: My cat Boaz is a little bully to our other 3 cats- Asher, Posie, and Javier. I think these are his reasons with each cat: Asher is just as much of a bully as he is; both Asher and Boaz are full of themselves and look for any opportunity...

What behavior problems have you noticed beyond the skittishness factor?

Fascinating! I'm glad I asked for other people's perspectives. I learned something surprising. :) Because I own one of the most behaviorally difficult cats I've ever heard of, and because of my experience with all three of our indoor cats having behavior issues, I'm inclined to believe that...

What has your experience with cats shown you? Do you think outdoor cats are better behaved than indoor cats? I personally believe that yes, outdoor cats are better behaved than indoor cats. As I scroll through the behavior wing of this forum, I see post after post after post about help requests...

How much time is needed for her to see improvement? It sounds like she's been waiting for too long as it is!

I've done something similar in the past when we were toilet training the cats; we marked the times of day that they consistently went potty and timed ourselves to come supervise the cats at those times to make sure they used the toilet instead of some place inappropriate. :/

Just so you know, if it was MY cat that I'm dealing with, I already have an idea of what I'd do: I'd make the cat wear a belly band/ diaper in the house and take it off at set times of day for him to use the litter box, OR if I'm busy or not at home, I'd keep the cat shut in a room away from the...

Have you tried feeding her a human-grade raw diet? Maybe try plain raw meat for now, whatever you can get, and order a raw diet for her. If she doesn't eat it, you could feed your outdoor cats whatever she leaves. I recommend Raw Dog Food & Co. Also, if you can, at least cut out the dry food...

You have a little energizer bunny! He'd be a great candidate for adventure cat training. This playlist has been a huge help to me in adventure training and strengthening the bond with my cat: Do you have any idea if he likes other cats? Maybe get him a feline buddy... or a canine!

My little adventure buddy Boaz