Prevent a catastrophe today! You think your kitty is the cat's meow-- except when she's climbing the drapes, ruining the furniture, eating the plants, or exhibiting any of her bad behaviors. So how do you effectively discipline this sensitive, change-resistant animal without humiliating her, harming her feline psyche, or having her fear you ? NO, KITTY! , from author and animal behaviorist Steve Duno, is your ultimate A-Z guide to correcting and preventing troublesome cat behaviors, from aggression to timidity and everything in between. It has: * A comprehensive listing of the fifty most common feline behavioral problems-- and specific modification techniques for fixing each one * Ideas about environmental conditions that may be causing your pet's unwanted behavior * Insight into the feline psyche to understand why your cat is acting out * An indispensable overview of basic feline needs, desires, and instincts * The "Ten Commandments" of cat ownership every cat-lover needs to know * And many more ways to understand your cat, keep her happy and healthy, and keep your own sanity intact.
We found the explanation of cat behavior and tips on inital challenges very helpful. When adopting a new cat it is very important to quickly steer your pet away from bad behavior, and this book is great at providing multiple ways to redirect a newly adopted cat from bad behavior.
I wish I'd had this book 20 years ago
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Workable ideas for handling a variety of behavior problems. The book is organized so that it's easy to find information.
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