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Felinestein: Pampering the Genius in Your Cat

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I was expecting to learn about feline intelligence and ways to make my cat smarter.
With a subject like this, the author's first hand experience would be very beneficial. Unfortunately, I picked the wrong book. This is more like a term paper with little in the way of new and interesting information.

The author seemed to lack any real understanding of cats and their behavior. The underlying goal appeared to be writing a book that, by outward appearances, would sell to as many readers as possible.

I would not recommend it to anyone. Not even for the one cent price.

Beth

I have to agree with the others. This was not a very interesting read. I will admit I skimmed through some of the parts I already knew and some of the tricks did seem a little far fetched. I still tried them on both of my cats but no success here. Much of the material has been covered in books I have read before.

All in all, I think I just expected too much from looking at the cover and buying the book on a whim. I would have preferred a more realistic approach to every day training / tricks and if there were any new revelations about cat intelligence, that would be great but none were found here.

I cannot say I would recommend Felinestein over the others available in the market today. Or at least don't make the same mistake I did by paying first, then finding out you picked the wrong one. Take the time up front to read a little more into it before wasting your hard earned money.

This is one of the worst books I have ever read... on any subject. The concept intrigued me but what a letdown. Far too many "experts say" or "research has shown" references and no apparent first hand knowledge on the subject of cat behavior and intelligence. There are so many other books already on the market that give ideas for teaching your cat tricks. Some work, some don't. It all depends on you, your cat and the time you want to devote. Don't waste any of it on this book tbough.

This book has some interesting ideas about how to increase your cat's intelligence, but.... I guess my cat is just a big dummy. I don't think any of the techniques worked. I'm just proud of having taught my cats how to open doors.... but this book would make an excellent gift for your cat-loving friends who has everything.

If you're like me, and you demand excellence from your pets, FELINESTEIN is the perfect guide. For many years I suspected that my cat wasn't living up to his potential. He would do little more than sleep on the windowsill and lick himself occasionally; he was using large quantities of catnip; he stopped associating with other cars; and he lost all interest in his favorite toys--the scratching post and the little rubbery thing on the end of a stick. I suspected that, deep down, he wanted more out of his life. He was tired of the humdrum existence, but was unable to express himself clearly. Now, after just six months of using the puzzles in this book, my cat can open doors, flush toilets, play hide-and-seek, operate the remote control, and even has a rudimentary understanding of the answering machine. He shows more self-assuredness now with other cats, and--with his added confidence--has apparently impregnanted many of the neighborhood she-cats who previously wouldn't look at him. The book is by no means a guidebook to TRAINING your cat; so, rest assured, your felinestein will remain as independent as ever. In fact, now that my cat can open doors, I haven't actually seen him for several days. I know he's in the house, because he goes through the refrigerator at night, and sometimes leaves a mess in the kitchen. But this is a small price to pay for the satisfaction of knowing that your cat is happier, more fulfilled, and better equipped for his life, both on the windowsill and out in the world.