Naughty No More [Paperback]

Marilyn Krieger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2011

Thought you couldn’t train your cat and resolve troublesome cat behavior challenges? Yes, you can! Clicker training, combined with other friendly, positive behavior modification techniques can effectively solve cat behavior problems and train your cat in a way that will be quick and easy for you—and fun for your cat. Clicker training can also improve your cat's activity rate, attitude and, more importantly, strengthen the bonds between you and your cat.

In this easy-to-read beginner's guide, Marilyn Krieger, a leading clicker-training expert, tells you how to teach your cat to: sit and stay and not dart out of doors; not scratch the furniture; have stress-free introductions to new cats; stay off the table and counters; get along better with you, your guests and other cats; have a stress free association with both the cat carrier and the trip to the veterinarian; do tricks and much more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Cats love clicker training....This book can make a better life for your cat and a happier cat in your life.”
—Karen Pryor, author of Reaching the Animal Mind

“I recommend Click Your Cat to Better Behavior to cat owners who are training novices and to anyone just starting out in clicker training.”
—Bob Bailey, animal trainer

“This book delivers the tools we need to turn ‘catastrophes’ into learning opportunities, which is the key to living and learning with animals." —Susan G. Friedman, PhD, Psychology Professor, Utah State University

“Krieger presents sensible, easy-to-follow training solutions for the major issues that vex cat owners [in this] well-thought-out, delightfully written training book that belongs in the library of every cat lover.”
—Alexandra Kurland, author of The Click That Teaches

About the Author

Marilyn Krieger, certified cat behavior consultant, is a nationally known cat behavior consultant, who helps resolve cat behavior issues using positive and humane methods, modifying behavior through clicker training and altering the cat’s environment. In addition to writing cat behavior columns for both Cat Fancy Magazine and catchannel.com, Marilyn’s articles and columns have been published in USA Today, Catnip, Tufts University publications, Cats USA as well as other journals. She also frequently appears as a guest on television and radio programs, providing valuable tips and insight on how to improve cat behavior.

Marilyn owns The Cat Coach, LLC, a cat-behavior consulting business. In addition to solving cat behavior challenges for her clients, she offers seminars, lectures, and classes on cat behavior and cat training. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), for which she sits on the board of directors and co-chairs the Cat Division. More information about Marilyn is available on her site: www.thecatcoach.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: i5 Press (January 11, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933958928
• ISBN-13: 978-1933958927
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Cats

More About the Author

Marilyn Krieger, certified cat behavior consultant, owner of The Cat Coach, LLC, is an internationally recognized cat behavior specialist, offering both on-site and telephone consultation sessions throughout the world. Marilyn works directly with clients as well as through veterinarian referrals, solving cat behavior problems through positive and humane methods.

Marilyn's book, Naughty No More! is the recipient of several awards. The book won the Tidy Cat Feline Behavior Award and a Muse Medallion in the 2011 Cat Writers Association Communication Contest. Additionally, it was voted the best cat behavior book in the 2012 about.com's Readers Choice Awards.

In addition to helping clients solve cat behavior problems, Marilyn writes the cat behavior columns for Cat Fancy Magazine and catchannel.com. Her articles have also been published in USA Today, Catnip, Cats USA as well as other journals. She also frequently appears as a guest on television and radio programs, providing valuable tips and insights on how to improve cat behavior.

Additionally, she offers seminars, lectures, and classes on cat behavior and cat training. She is a certified member, co-chair of the Cat Division and former member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally - Help for the Masses! July 25, 2011

By Shay33

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What an incredible book! I learned about it when I was finally forced to consult with a Cat Behavior Consultant, after ruling out medical issues with my cat's Vet. My cat Sophie is a 6 year old Bengal cat. She was never very active (unusual in a Bengal), and I always felt like she just wanted to be "left alone" - truly a bummer, since her twin brother is completely opposite - he is playful, healthy, and very communicative. So... I decided to add a third cat, thinking then my boy would have a playmate... and that's when things went downhill fast. Sophie quickly began having outside of the box "accidents." She was diagnosed with FLUTD which is a maddening condition that causes recurring bladder infections that are not easy to treat - I understand that often, it is caused by stress. So the inappropriate elimination, most times, was not due to a bladder infection (treatable with Antibiotics) but actually due to her stress in adding a 3rd cat, and her overall lack of stimulation and contentment. I learned from Marilyn's book how to get her ENGAGED with me, which has ultimately led to near eradication of "accidents." It has become a fun activity that we do together daily. What is interesting is to see how excited my other cats are about this too - my "new" cat is a year old and he has progressed lightyears beyond the others (he's not set in his ways, I guess) :-) But I can say without reservation, this book is an essential tool for building a stronger bond with your cats, and for correcting behaviors like door darting and counter surfing (two BIG problems I had, with the new cat!). I saw Marilyn on Cats 101 demonstrating the technique, and I didn't really "get it" at first - I thought it was neat but I really didn't understand how it all worked. "Naughty No More!" walks you through all of the steps, so that you can teach even the most reluctant subject how to better communicate with us silly humans. Thanks Marilyn for such a well laid out process! We still have a lot of work to do, but the unwanted behaviors have improved dramatically. We look forward to each new thing that our brilliant Bengals learn to do!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - It really works! March 17, 2011

By K. Johnson

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My cat is named Norman Bates because, well....he's psycho. Very strong willed, stubborn, vindictive, you name it! He's also 7 years old, so I thought that it was impossible to train him, or any cat for that matter. After going through 2 sofas in 3 years due to his scratching, (down to the wood frame!) I was desperate.

A friend recommended this book and I can't tell you what a lifesaver it has been. My cat took to the training within 2 days, and has completely changed. He LOVES his training sessions, and learned how to sit after only a week.

Although I wish there was a little more specific detail in the book, I still gave it 5 stars, and you'll be able to quickly figure out whatever details are missing.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is a lifesaver! February 5, 2011

By Janet

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One of my cats has some behavior challenges and a cat behaviorist suggested clicker training as a way to change his behavior. I've looked at clicker training books before but other than teaching tricks I was not sold on the concept. However, this book pairs bad behaviors with positive reinforcement using clicker training and it works. We are still in the basics but my cat enjoys the training and I find instructions are easy to understand and the Case Study lets me see how a real situation using clicker training works.Naughty No More