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"We often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be. 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 order to maximize their happiness and enrich the bond between pet and owner. Twenty-first century urban life can be taxing for cats who historically have been wild and solitary hunters. Once we understand our beloved pet's...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
x, 243 p. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Cats that bite, cats that won't eat, cats that won't stop eating. Cat expert Celia Haddon has seen it all, and, in Cats Behaving Badly, an essential guide to cat behavior, she teaches readers how to turn even the grumpiest cat into a perfectly lovable animal.
One of today's foremost feline experts, Haddon provides practical solutions to a myriad of perplexing situations that only cats can dream up in this valuable manual. Why does a cat suddenly...
5) Cat behavior
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photos introduce typical cat behavior"--
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Series
Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition hardcover.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves"--
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Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
viii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Our greatest spiritual teachers may just be the furry companions right in our own homes--the cats we love and treasure. They live in the present moment, approach life with playfulness, sit in the sun, and know how to trust others. From the author of The Pope's Cat comes a warm, delightful book with lessons from our nearest spiritual companions."--
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English
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"In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel the myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat?s evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have been living together for at least eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and...
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English
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From the majestic Bengal tiger to the domesticated Siamese comes a meditation on cats from the bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Dogs and The Social Lives of Dogs From as far back in time as the disappearance of the dinosaurs, cats have occupied an important place in our evolutionary, social, and cultural history. The family of the cat is as diverse as it is widespread, ranging from the lions, tigers, and pumas of the African and Asian...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 228 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Since the beginning of time, cats have convinced the world that they are untrainable so they can do whatever they want...but those days are over! Gregory Popovich is a professional cat trainer who's trained cats to perform amazing circus-style tricks for television and stage, and he's about to reveal his most closely guarded secrets so cat lovers everywhere can put an end to the most common problems. Stop bad litter box habits End early-morning howling...
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Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
265 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats. Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. In The Secret Language of Cats, Schötz offers a crash course in the phonetic study of cat sounds. She introduces us to the full range of feline vocalizations and explains what they can mean in different situations, and she gives practical tips to help us understand...
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shows different animals behaving as they normally do, such as running or pinching, and asks if a cat can do the same. Includes word list and follow-up questions.
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