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Complete Cat Training Guide
A candid Review
It’s funny how many dog-training guides there are available. All the
information you could ever want on how to teach your dog tricks; how
to communicate with your dog; how to understand what your dog’s
thinking; how to prevent behavioral problems.
Why aren’t there more books on how to do all this for cats?
After all, cats are just as popular as dogs (if not more so); and,
arguably, they’re just as intelligent and just as capable of being
trained.
I never even thought about training my cat to do
tricks and obedience work. He’s spent his life thus far as a happy
free-loader, accepting food and cuddles from me in exchange for ….
well, not that much, actually, until, that is, I dropped round to
visit a new acquaintance recently, where I watched, stunned (and,
I’ll admit, more than a little envious) as she got her cat perform
what seemed to me to be an entire circus’ worth of acrobatics:
rolling over, playing dead, shaking hands, even playing fetch.
“Right,” I thought to myself, “That’s it! If her cat can do it, then
mine can, too!” … and thus my search for the Holy Grail of
cat-training handbooks began in earnest.
I hunted here, I
hunted there – I just about turned the library inside out. I looked
through newspapers for advertised cat trainers, I asked my friends,
I made phone calls to vet clinics and even dog-training
organizations (just in case!)
The two things I didn’t do –
but should have – were place a phone-call to that new acquaintance
(I’m afraid my pride got in my way: I fostered fond dreams of
casually unveiling my cat’s mastery of a stunning array of tricks
and obedience work the next time she dropped around); and I didn’t
even think of looking online until my husband (who, as chance would
have it, works in internet marketing) castigated me gently for not
“Googling” the subject straight away.
So I hopped onto the computer, and within five minutes I’d
found what I was looking for in the Complete Cat Training Guide; and
it was clear to me within just a few pages that the author, Paula
Robb, is a woman who really knows what she’s talking about …
So What’s Included?
Let me get one thing straight: although this is a book that will
teach you (among other commands) how to get your cat to beg, jump,
twirl, stay, sit, come, open cupboards, kiss, play dead, and
retrieve, that’s by no means all that you’ll learn.
Something
I found incredibly useful was the book’s total-coverage philosophy:
pretty much all aspects of cat ownership have been covered, in real
detail. Example: as well as cat training, you also get information
on how to fix virtually any cat problem (this is no baseless claim -
over twenty-five cat behavioral problems are covered, from
urine-marking to nocturnal disturbances to aggression); you get a
real-life case study for each problem (which is a real help when it
comes to putting the information into context); you learn about your
cat’s body language and vocals, and how to use that knowledge to
understand what he’s thinking and how to communicate with him; plus
chapters and chapters of general knowledge on things like choosing
the right cat for you; understanding feline behaviors both “good”
and “bad”; how to help your cat adapt to your lifestyle and home;
how to toilet-train your cat; and two whole sections on cat health
and nutrition, all of which goes a long way towards deepening and
strengthing your relationship with your cat.
Other
Benefits
I sometimes find it hard to understand written instructions.
It can be kind of confusing, especially when you’re also trying to
control a wriggling, energetic cat. That’s why the clear
step-by-step photographs and illustrations came in so handy with the
training strategies: I actually understood exactly how to position
myself and make the most of my body language during the training. It
made the whole process a lot easier - and a whole lot faster!
Something else I liked: the book was instantly downloadable. This is
a pretty big deal to me; I don’t like paying for something, then
waiting days (usually weeks) for it to be shipped overseas,
processed through the post, and then – likely as not – delivered to
the wrong address. What I do like is instant gratification, which is
exactly what I got with Complete Cat Training: seconds after paying
my money, the book was downloaded onto my computer and I was
gleefully reading through it.
The Best Bits
I don’t really understand how this woman can be making any
money off her product, because she seems to be giving away a lot of
stuff for free (but hey, I’m not complaining!)
Here are just
a few of the handy little freebies that I got with my book:
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Two free bonus books: “The Essential Cat Recipe Book”, which
shows you how to prepare tasty, healthy meals and treats for
your beloved kitty; and “The Ultimate Guide to Pampering Your
Cat”, which shows you how to develop a real bond of affection
with your cat through improving his quality of life.
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A free, private email consultation (worth $120) with a team of
real live cat trainers. Any problems that you have, any queries
whatsoever, and all you have to do is send an email – you’ll get
a detailed, personal reply from a team of seasoned cat trainers,
to make sure any problems are truly resolved to your
satisfaction. Not bad.
In a Nutshell
Two words: highly recommended. You really can’t go wrong here; not
only is the whole thing jam-packed with practical advice and
hands-on tips, but the price is extremely reasonable: just $37 for
the book, the consultation, and the bonus books … oh yeah, and
there’s a no-questions-asked money-back guarantee for 60 whole days
after making the purchase.
All in all, I have no qualms whatsoever about recommending this book
to anyone who’s got, or is thinking about getting, a cat: whether
it’s training, behavioral problems, trouble-shooting, or improving
your relationship with your beloved kitty, I guarantee you’ll learn
something useful.
To your success
Noel Benjamin D'Costa
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