Omg, I have seriously considered doing exactly that! Cooper loves crickets and in the summer I'll bring him down to the first floor of our building so that he can chase them. And damn, he's good. He also just loves to hunt, one of the primary reasons he gets so bored indoors. I'll disclaim this...
I'm actually kind of considering the obstacle course idea also! Cooper has a four-way tunnel, which he loves, and so much other cat trees and perches that I feel like I could rig something up pretty easily. I tried teaching him "jump" a couple of weeks ago, but he was not particularly...
Have you tried pheromone spray before? My cat has recently started dealing with redirected aggression and I was just reading a few nights ago that pheromone spray can help ease it up a bit for them. I know there are wall plug-ins that you can buy at most pet supply stores. Maybe plugging one in...
Oh my god, how scary! I'm so sorry you and your little guy are going through that. What about animal control? I'd think that might be something they'd handle. Obviously they're more involved in helping wild animals and strays, but doesn't hurt to ask. I can't believe the fire department wouldn't...
Hahaha, that's a really cute idea! I just watched a couple of the YouTube videos. Pretty adorable. There was a period of time recently when I was trying to teach Cooper the names of different toys, so I was repeating one of his toy's names and he was pawing at the corresponding toy. That proved...
Actually, the clicker suggestion is one I hadn't thought of. His behaviorist suggested clicker training just because, but instead we went with... non-clicker training? He's very motivated by treats, so I've taught him fist bump, turn around, stand up and sit, just as an effort to keep his mind...
Hi Everyone,
I'm brand new here and have never posted before. But I am currently combing the internet for help, yet again, which is a very common occurrence in my life.
I adopted my cat, Cooper, five years ago when he was three years old. He is WONDERFUL! I love him like a child. I would do...