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Description
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)
Product Details
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Publish Date | September 13, 2016 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780465050901 |
| Dimensions | 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.3 inches | 1.3 pounds |
About the Author
Sarah Ellis is a feline behavior specialist at the charity International Cat Care and a visiting fellow at the University of Lincoln. She lives in Wiltshire, England.
Reviews
I love this book! We often greatly underestimate the capabilities of our pet cats, and The Trainable Cat is a thorough yet completely accessible resounding YES in response to the question: Can you train a cat?--Mikel Delgado, certified cat behavior consultant, scientist, and blogger
Interesting premise.... The goal here is not to get your cat ready for the Big Apple Circus, but to make it easy for you to get your cat to do all the things many cats resist: swallow a pill, go to the vet, take a bath, or stop trying to disembowel your new cat.--Judith Newman, New York Times
John and Sarah have demystified cat training, making it accessible to all cat lovers--from professionals to owners alike.--Miranda K. Workman, clinical assistant professor, animal behavior, ecology, and conservation, Canisius College
Read this book. Your cat will thank you.--Julie Hecht, MSc, author of the Dog Spies blog on ScientificAmerican.com
This book should be required reading for all cat lovers, including all veterinary professionals who work with cats.--Ilona Rodan, DVM, board certified feline specialist and coauthor of Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare
You can train a cat to do just about anything a dog can do, except a cat may do it better! John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis illustrate how cats are trainable, but, more importantly, the authors bust long-held myths about cats and cat behavior along the way. As a result, both experienced stronger bonds with their purring pals.--Steve Dale, Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and author of The Good Cat!
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