We often assume that cats can't be trained, and don't need to be, but as anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis reveal here, cats absolutely must be trained in order to enrich the bond between pet and owner. Full of scientific information, training tips, and exercises—from introducing your cat to a new baby to helping them deal with visits to the vet—this is an essential reference for cat owners and lovers.
"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."—NYTimes