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The Trainable Cat: A Practical Guide to Making Life Happier for You and Your Cat

by John Bradshaw

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Training guidance grounded in feline behavior

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    A New York Times Bestseller

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Training guidance grounded in feline behavior

John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis present cat training as a way to support daily life and strengthen the relationship between cats and their owners. The guide pairs an explanation of feline thinking with practical tips and exercises for common situations, including introducing a cat to a new baby and preparing for veterinary visits. Its approach challenges the assumption that cats neither can nor need to be trained, framing training as part of enrichment and care rather than simple obedience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Cat owners seeking practical exercises for everyday situations
  • People interested in feline behavior and cat training
  • Households preparing a cat for changes such as a new baby or vet visits

Themes

Cat trainingFeline behaviorPet-owner relationshipsEnvironmental enrichmentVeterinary visits

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Book overview

"I have to hand it to Bradshaw and Ellis: Once you suss out their basic cat-training philosophy, their methods totally work." -- Slate

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 cats absolutely must be trained in order to enrich the bond between pet and owner. Full of training tips and exercises -- from introducing your cat to a new baby to helping them deal with visits to the vet -- The Trainable Cat is the essential cat bible for cat owners and lovers.

"I doubt you'll find a more well-informed or scientific book on cats that better shows you how feline thinking works." -- Times (UK)
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