Table of Contents
Introduction
Meet Dr. Gary 6
You Can't Train a Cat, Can You? 8
Why Train Your Cat? 10
Understanding Your Cat 12
Can You Teach an Old Cat New Tricks? 14
Training and Care for All Ages 16
Cat Stats Quiz 18
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 20
Personalize Your Training 22
Reading Your Cat's Body Language 24
Understanding Natural Behaviors 26
Pre-Training Test 28
Safety Circle for Kittens 30
Training Tips 32
Clicker Training Tools 34
64-Square Clicker Practice 36
Basic Clicker Training 38
Follow a Target 40
Chapter 2 Basic Training 42
Handling 44
Using a Litter Box 46
Putting on a Collar 48
Come 50
Getting Into a Cat Carrier 52
Using a Cat Door 54
Using a Scratching Post 56
Touch and Play Ball 58
Keep Your Cat Calm at the Vet 60
Cats in the Act: Cats on Camera 62
Kitty Report Card: Time for a Check-In! 64
Chapter 3 Intermediate Tricks and Training 66
Shake 68
Beg 70
Sit 72
Stay 74
Speak 76
Roll Over 78
Wear a Harness 80
Walk on a Leash 82
Cats in the Act: Social Media Sensations 84
Chapter 4 Advanced Tricks and Training 86
Fetch 88
High-Five 90
Wave 92
Ring a Hell 94
Crawl Through a Tunnel 96
Jump 98
Jump Through a Hoop 100
Jump From Chair to Chair 102
Jump Onto Your Knee 104
Cats in the Act: Amazing Circus Cats 106
Chapter 5 Problem-Solving 108
Preventive Care 110
There's No Such Thing as a Bad Cat 112
Never Punish Your Cat 114
Loud Vocalizing 116
Biting and Scratching Humans 118
Fighting With Other Cats 120
Urinating Outside the Litter Box 122
Spraying Urine 124
Jumping From High Places 126
Ambushing 128
Destructive Chewing 130
Destructive Scratching 132
Cat Is Mean to Dog 134
Walking on the Counter 136
Walking on the Computer
Keyboard 138
Stealing Your Food 140
Up All Night 142
Chapter 6 Enrichment and More 144
Cat Toys 146
Treat Test 148
Hunting Games 150
Kitty Agility Course 152
The Shell Game 156
Cat Cafes 158
Activity: Choose a Cat Name 160
Cats vs. Dogs 162
Cats in Ancient Egypt 164
Are Some Breeds Easier to Train? 166
Quiz: What Kind of Cat Are You? 168
Quiz: Test Your Cat IQ 170
Resources & Further Reading 172
Index 174
Photo Credits 175
