The Power of Tactile Reinforcement in Cat Training
In the world of pet companionship, cats often march to the beat of their own drums. Independent and discerning, as…
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Teach Your Cat to Walk Through a Hoop
Cats are known for having independent natures, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t love training! One fun and impressive…
Teach Your Cat to Ring a Bell
As many cats live their entire lives indoors, clicker training can provide valuable mental and physical stimulation. But where to…
Successful Cat Introductions
Bringing a new cat into a home with other cats? Let’s face it: cats are territorial, so you will want…
Cat-Alyze Your Trick Training
Trick training is usually associated with dogs, but that’s no longer the case. Cats are now joining the fun! With…
Station Training with Cats
Does your cat beg or swat at you while you are fixing his/her food? Station training, teaching your cat to…
Reinforcement Delivery for Cats
Despite popular belief, cats can be trained. Training any animal, the key is finding the right reinforcement and reinforcement delivery!…
Teach Your Cat to Follow a Target
Imagine if you could teach your cat to go into or out of a carrier effortlessly, without physical manipulation. How…
Yes, You Can Train Kittens!
Kittens are highly intelligent animals that, just like their canine counterparts, are capable of learning a variety of behaviors. Beginning…
Cooperative Care for Cats
Do you struggle with giving your cat medication? You aren’t alone. Getting cats to take medication can be a challenge,…
Happy Cat Day: Fun with Shaping
How do you celebrate National Cat Day? At Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), we celebrate by teaching our cats new behaviors,…
Preparing for Your Kitten’s First Vet Visit
Anyone who has ever taken a cat to the vet knows that it can be a stressful experience for both…