Fundamentally Feline

indoor fun for cats

Willow Skating and Giving “10”

I make a lot of mistakes as a trainer in this video. The timing of my rewards are not great and I even miss a few entirely! Willow had only learned how to give “ten” just the day before. We were both still learning. I share this because it is important to have realistic expectations, try your best, and push forward. Just because it is not seamless does not mean you shouldn’t try to train your cat! You will learn together and from each other. Just keep trying.

 

Willow Flying on the Cat Wheel!

This clip is of Willow, our 5month old kitten, after she learned that the Cat Wheel is the coolest thing ever through the use of positive reinforcement and clicker training! It is very important for indoor cats to get enough exercise and to be able to blow off steam. These wheels provide that outlet! Check out my website FundamentallyFeline.com and my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FundamentallyFeline?ref=tn_tnmn for more information about cat behavior and my cat behavior consulting services! To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email [email protected]

Summertime enrichment: Willow vs ice cubes

It is important to offer your cats different experiences. This means providing the chance to experience different textures, scents, sounds and tastes. Broth flavored ice cubes can be offered in water bowls, but ALWAYS provide an unflavored water source as well. Ice cubes can also be offered in bathtubs, sinks and on cookie sheets. It is simply something fun for them to explore.

Dog Brick Wet Food Foraging

Another excellent canine toy that is perfect to use for cats for either canned or dry food. The cat must slide the cover to expose the reservoirs to access the wet food. This puzzle can be made more difficult by inserting a doggy bone into one of the center slots to serve as an obstacle to be removed before they can slide the cover.

Visit foodpuzzlesforcats.com for more info!