Can you train a cat?
Yes, with positive reinforcement and patience. The dog model doesn’t translate, but the operant-conditioning principles do.
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Why does my cat scratch the furniture, and how to make it stop?
You can’t stop scratching (it’s hardwired) but you can redirect it. The post, the placement and the transition that work.
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Why does my cat zoom at 3 AM?
Indoor cats store the predator energy they aren’t spending. The fix is structured daytime play, not a quieter cat.
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Indoor cat behavior and enrichment: what works, what doesn’t
The practical playbook for indoor cat behavior and enrichment: what cats actually need, the highest-leverage setup changes, and when behavior is a vet visit.
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Do pheromone diffusers actually work for cats?
Modestly, yes — for specific applications like scratching and multi-cat tension. The marketing oversells; the data shows a real but small effect.
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Vertical space for cats: the apartment-design guide
A small apartment can hold a lot of cat territory if you build upward. The apartment-design guide to vertical space.
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Do cats actually get bored?
Yes, and indoor cats especially. Bored cats over-groom, gain weight, sleep more than they should, or get destructive. Enrichment is the fix.
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Should I declaw my cat?
No. Declawing is amputation of the last bone of each toe, not nail removal. The AVMA discourages it; many countries and US states have banned it. Better options.
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Are vertical or horizontal scratchers better?
Depends on your cat. Watch where she scratches now. Most homes need one of each.
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My cat won’t use the scratching post — what do I do?
Usually wrong post, wrong place, or both. The four-part diagnostic: orientation, substrate, height, location.
