Book description
The idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds, and we often assume that cats can't and don't need to be trained. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely must be in…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Trainable Cat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Yes, cats can be trained. Training your cat is fun for you and it is fun for your cat. This is the best training manual you can ever buy and it also tells you a lot about cats. Have a go. You won’t regret it! I train my cats, even though I am a very amateur trainer, as you can see from my YouTube channel! They purr while they do it.
From Celia's list on cat behaviour, which should be read by vets.
This is a book every cat-lover should have on their shelf. While many people are under the impression that cats can’t be trained – ‘They do as they please’ – nothing could be further from the truth. Cats not only can be trained but they love interacting with their owners in the learning process. Their training simply can’t be approached in the same way that dogs are taught. Bradshaw and Ellis are specialists in feline behavior and have written a user-friendly and comprehensive guide on cat psychology. This is important as cats are no longer animals kept outside for rodent…
From Belinda's list on for cat lovers.
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