Cat Training

Today’s domesticated cat has become the pet of choice for a people worldwide. In the USA alone, over 30 million domestic pet cats now overshadow the dog population by many millions, with the gap growing ever wider every day. For what reason has the household feline gained in popularity? What is it about this puzzling creature that so many of us find appealing?

One possible reason definitely has to be the enigmatic personality of the cat. Extremely intelligent, it possess an arresting combination of characteristics not found in other domestic pets. Captivating and quiet, self-sufficient and poised, athletic and fastidious, the domestic cat is rarely needy. It appreciates company but is also content to pass the time alone for hours on end, making it an ideal pet for single people especially, let alone a family.

This independent streak, a result of cats in nature living alone by themselves, gives the domestic cat a slightly cavalier attitude about life; for them, the sun does not rise and set around humans, although they appreciate what we have to offer, thank you very much.

The ability cats have to survive, with  or without humans may just be one of the main reasons why we like them so much. Pets (or people) that are emotionally needy tend to become increasingly irritating after a while; cats are delightful narcissists. This, combined with their grace, dignity, beauty, and ease of care, make them always desirable.

We also like cats for their ability to say, ” we are your roommate, not your servant,” and for their capacity to realise the value in taking a nap. And who does not appreciate the cat’s clean, fastidious nature and built-in toilet training? Good luck getting a Schnauzer puppy to use a litter box!

Cats enjoy all the attention we humans lavish upon them, though they will, given the chance, deny it. They are content to stay with us because we love them and care for them, but if we disappeared from the Earth tomorrow, chances are the cat would feel sorrowful for a (short) time, meow some, and then get on with the business of finding a furry little meal – all the while mocking the millions of rudderless, sad dogs aimlessly wandering about, trying to figure out what to do next.

If my life experience is anything to go by, closer ties have been forged with a cat when an owner doesn’t smother the animal with unwanted affection at times when the cat just wants its own space. As my grandmother used to say: “You’ll never own a cat but one may choose to live with you”.

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