Bringing Home A New Cat: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether a brand new cat parent or a seasoned cat lover, bringing home a new cat can be a stressful time for all involved. While some cat stress is unavoidable, there are some simple steps
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When Do I Need Cat Behavior Help From A Professional?
There’s a lot of advice about cat behavior on the internet. Heck, you’re reading a blog on cat behavior right now! While some of the advice out there is good, if you’re looking for cat
How To Find The Best Cat Toys
Does your cat seem more interested in playing with a wad of trash or your curtains than all those toys you buy them? It may be because you’re not picking out the best cat toys
Class Act Cats’ Origin Story: How Did I Get Started In Cat Behavior?
I get asked a fair amount about how I got into cat behavior or how one gets started working with cats. I want to share the story of why I got started in cat behavior
Grieving A Cat: Surviving The Loss of A Special Friend
For those who missed the news or don’t follow my blog regularly, I lost my sweet cat, Zoloft, on August 28, 2023. Grieving a cat is never easy, but when the cat you lose is
Remembering Zoloft
It is with an extremely heavy heart and sadness that I cannot even put into words that I must announce that my best friend and the inspiration for Class Act Cats, Zoloft, has passed away.
Training Without Treats: Effective Alternatives From A Cat Trainer
As a professional cat trainer and cat behaviorist, I meet a lot of different cats. While 100% of them are cute as heck, some of them present unique challenges when working on training. One of
Cat Zoomies: Why Do Cats Get The Zoomies?
Unless you have an exceptionally calm cat, the cat zoomies are something most cat parents are familiar with. Typically your cat will be doing their own thing, just being a little cutie, when suddenly they’ll
Building The Best Cat Training Toolbox
Interested in cat training? Did you book a clicker training package with Class Act Cats and want to get some supplies to make training easier? It can be helpful to have a variety of tools
Play With Your Food: Why Puzzle Feeders For Cats Are Awesome
Remember when you were little and your mom told you not to play with your food? Well, no offense to your mother, but she was wrong. Puzzle feeders for cats are a great way to
How To Safely And Correctly Stop A Cat Fight
If you have multiple cats, chances are you know The Sound. It’s different in every multicat home. It may be a growl, a cat hissing, a scurrying, or even a screeching sound. Despite the differences
15 Essential Cat Supplies For A Happy Cat
One of the most common questions I’m asked by my clients (besides “How do I get my cat to stop doing __________?) is about which cat supplies they should buy. It’s a very important question
6 Harmful Myths About Cat Behavior That Need To Change
Cats are seemingly everywhere (which makes sense considering there are at least 600 million cats in the world, 76.5 million pet cats in the United States, and that 29.7% of Minnesota households have at least
Keeping Your Cat Safe and Happy During A Move
If you were to pick anyone off the street and ask them their thoughts on moving (especially if they are moving with cats), chances are they wouldn’t have many positive things to say. Sure, there
Keeping Cats Away From Plants
Cats are curious creatures. It’s not uncommon for that curiosity to result in chewing on plants when bored. Some cats may also have a natural tendency to chew on plants more than others. While chewing
