Cat Owners' Cat Training Books
Sunday, 07.01.2007, 03:47pm (GMT)
This article seeks to give you a solid knowledge base regarding the
subject matter, no matter what your previous experience on the topic.
Cats are wonderful animals! It is remarkable how well these animals
have adapted to domesticity. It has been estimated that they have been
living in close contact with human beings for approximately 3,500
years.
Not only are they good for pets, but they are also very useful to
humans. The ancient Egyptians took care of them to get rid of the mice
in their homes. No wonder there have been hundreds and hundreds of
books written that are devoted to the subject of these animals. Most of
these books have to do with cat training.
Since cats are predatory creatures by instinct; they still exhibit some
behaviors that are best suited in the wilderness. This sometimes
becomes a problem for people who have cats living in their households.
That is why there are a lot of training books that have been written to
address various issues concerning cat training.
Different types of training books:
There are various different types of training books that are available
in the market. Some deal with the issue of cats' health and their
behavior. Some are reference books written by veterinarians. They offer
insights and tips on how to properly take care of cats. These types of
books can be used as a resource by owners when training their cats.
While other cat training books are categorized according to breed, some
give those readers who are seeking to gain more knowledge on a specific
breed of cats more extensive, and helpful information.
Where to get these books:
These books can be purchased in local bookstores. They can even be
borrowed in libraries. But the most convenient place to get them would
be online. There's a wide range of cat training books to choose from in
the internet. Rates and reviews of these books are also available. This
gives the buyer some insight about the book, helping them decide and
pick out exactly the type of cat training book they are looking for.
Who buys these books?
Books on how to train cats are perfect for first time cat owners. These
books will offer them the much needed information they need in order to
take care of their cats. A lot of cat lovers also have a collection of
cat books. Ranging in topics from breed books, photography, fiction,
cat care, training, nutrition, etc.
Cat training books are a perfect companion for any cat owner. Every cat owner should at least have one on their book shelf.
Here are some of the best-selling and truly amazing cat training books
that can have one's pet cat do more than meowing and scratching:
1. "Guide to Well-Behaved Cat: A Sound Approach to Cat Training"
The book says it all. It aims to train the cat to behave. Written by
Phil Maggiti, this book is packed with rich information and divided
into four parts. The first chapter tackles the cat's evolution, while
the second is all about its domestication. Design and function of an
ordinary cat is discussed in chapter three, while chapter four talks
about human-pet relationship topics such as why does a kitty disobey
the owner when it is called?
2. "Understanding or Training Your Cat or Kitten"
This acclaimed book is from H. Ellen Whiteley, a veterinarian who
understands cats more than an average person does. This book contains
292 pages of important information that can truly make you understand,
train and appreciate one's pet cat.
3. "Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat"
This book is a collaboration of Gary M. Landsberg, W. Hunthausen and L.
Ackerman. Published by Elvesier Health Sciences, this is one of the
most reputable books in cat training. Okay, so it is dual purpose - it
is about cats and dogs, but it doesn't matter. It is as informative as
any other cat training book out there.
From discussing kitten development to suggesting therapy for behavior
and diet-related problems, from approaching feline agression to finding
out what the "European approach to behavior counseling" is, this book
is indeed helpful.
4. "Cat Training in 10 Minutes"
The "Cat Training in 10 Minutes" is 142 pages of quirky information on
how to communicate effectively with cats. Written by Miriam
Fields-Banineau, a certified cat lover, this guide is easy to read and
highly effective. Every cat owner can toilet-train his kitty in just a
few reading sessions! It will not be long before the cat also follows
the owner's commands! The photographs in the book are very attractive
as well.
Nobody says cat training is going to be easy. That's why cat training
books are available online so one can get the gist and be the best cat
owner in town. We hope that you have found this article interesting and
eye catching to say the least. It’s objective is to entertain and
inform.
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