cat maintenance

have you recently added a feline friend to your family? we know you’ll be thrilled to have your new cat in your home. we encourage you to browse our directory of adoptable cats in your area, or use our shelter finder to start your search. your veterinarian will be able to assess your new cat or kitten and determine the best diet. most cats stay relatively clean and rarely need a bath, but you should brush or comb your cat …

cat tricks to teach

now it’s time to reward them for all their hard work, so you give your cat a treat. once your cat learns the association that one click equals one treat, you can start to use the clicker to build a repertoire of tricks. when you can predict with relative certainty that your cat will sit, start attaching a signal to the action. rest the cup on its side, place a treat inside it and wait for your cat to use …

taking care of a cat

what is important is that you try to find a cat that will interact with you if you want it to. are you a vegetarian and want your cat to be one too? indoors versus outdoors there is no reason not to have a cat or kitten if you have children. you should be able to get a good idea of a cat’s personality, although if it is being kept in less than ideal circumstances and is stressed or frightened …

tricks to teach your cat

chances are you have a routine at mealtimes, one your cat knows and perhaps helped you develop. if your cat is not especially food motivated, you can use a favorite toy as a reward. 15 minutes of your time (training sessions will probably be shorter than this, but you need a few minutes to gather your cat and the treats or toys). when your cat looks at you, click and then toss her a treat. eventually, you will want to …

spca dog training

seven-week, one-hour class at our track & training center agility bagility b is for dogs and handlers who have completed agility a (or equivalent) and want to perfect their performance on all pieces of agility equipment. seven-week, one-hour class at our track & training center agility skills and drills agility skills and drills is a class for dogs and handlers who have completed agility b (or equivalent). seven-week, one-hour class at our track & training center advanced canine mannersadvanced canine …