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Can Cats Walk on a Leash?

Some indoor cats truly enjoy leash walking outside, and walks can be beneficial for them. It’s all about making sure it’s a safe and enjoyable experience.

Black and white cat outside wearing a harness and leash

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 2: Box Setup Issues

One reason a cat may not be the litter box is because they’re unhappy with the box itself.

Gray and white cat coming out of a litter pan

How to Teach Your Cat to Go in Their Carrier

Here are the steps to getting your cat to go in their carrier and love it in there.

Black and white cat peeking his head out of a carrier

How to Show Your Cat You Love Them

Ways to show cats we love them include giving them choices and by playing with them.

Person playing with a wand toy with a black and white cat

How to Have a Cat-Friendly Home

When we see cats doing things that seem undesirable to us, such as scratching, chewing, and biting, we must remember that these are instinctive behaviors that cats have t...

Brown tabby and white cat stretching up to scratch on a tall sisal scratching post

Video: Introducing Cats to Other Cats

We want everything to go as smoothly as possible when you bring your newly adopted cats home, so here are some tips on introducing a new cat to a home with resident cats.

An orange cat and black and white kitten nose-to-nose checking each other out

How to Get Your Cat to Use the Litter Box

How do you get your cat to use the litter box? Here are tips to set your cat up for success and avoid litter box problems.

Cat using a litter box, stepping out of the box onto a mat

Socializing and instilling good behaviors in kittens

While a big part of fostering is helping the kittens to grow and be healthy, another component is helping them develop the good habits that will make them wonderful compa...

Four kittens in a cat tree, three looking to the side and one looking at the camera

How to Help a Cat With Separation Anxiety

Learn how to help cat separation anxiety with tips from Best Friends Animal Society's cat behavior expert.

Cat sitting on shoulders of a person who is working on a laptop

How Do I Help My Cat Who's Afraid of Noises?

Is your cat sensitive to noises like the vacuum, doorbell, or phone? Here are tips for helping cats to be less afraid of noises using behavior modification.

black cat sitting with a person

Cat Behavior Problems? These Resources Can Help

Are you dealing with cat behavior problems? Learn tips to find a certified cat behavior consultant, cat products that can help with feline behavior, and more.

Why Is My Cat Shy Around Strangers? Tips for Anxious Cats

Is your cat shy around strangers? Here are step-by-step behavior modification instructions to help anxious cats.

This gray-and-white cat is shy around strangers, but he gets over his fear more quickly now.

Cat Behavior Modification: Desensitization and Counterconditioning

Desensitization and counterconditioning techniques can be used for cat behavior modification to help your kitty be happier and more well-adjusted. Here are FAQs about the...

Tuxedo cat whose person used cat behavior modification to calm his anxiety

How to Walk a Cat on Leash

Walking a cat can enrich your pet's life; it lets cats explore the world in a safe way. Learn how to walk a cat on a leash or harness.

Woman walking a cat on leash

A Guide to Clicker Training Pets

Clicker training dogs, cats, and other pets is a fun and effective way to communicate. Learn the basics of how to use clicker training.

dog doing clicker training with a person

Cat Crate Training: Instructions and Tips

Can you crate train a cat? Yes! Learn tips for cat crate training to make situations like trips to the vet less stressful.