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.
To view and purchase eBooks on complete cat training
click on the link below
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.
