An account from one of the leading scientific experts on these little-understood animals combines the most up-to date research with fascinating case studies to paint an unprecedentedly detailed portrait of the domestic cat.

"The idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds, and we often assume that cats can't and don’t need to be trained. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely must be in order to strengthen the bond between pet and owner, reduce their anxiety, and maximize their happiness. Twenty-first-century urban life can be taxing for cats who...

"Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be"-- "With fun illustrations and easy how-tos, animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw teaches...

This recovery edition is completely updated and expanded by the author, including follow-up on past studies, today's most cutting edge information, answers to the questions that have come up time and again since this book was first published twenty years ago and new chapters on the intersection between spirituality and emotional healing.

"The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human. Pets have never been more popular. Over half of American households share their home with either a cat or a dog, and many contain both. This is a huge change from only a century ago, when the majority of domestic cats and dogs were working animals, keeping rodents at bay, guarding property, herding sheep. Nowadays,...