A little cat wisdom.
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Thoughtful guides for a closer bond with your cat. Small steps, clear answers, and plenty of room to go at their pace.
Calmer care · 5 min read
Make the carrier a place your cat chooses
A gentle cat carrier training plan: start with an open base, reward voluntary entry, and introduce the roof, door, and movement at your cat’s pace.
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Everyday skills · 5 min read
How to teach your cat to come when called indoors
Build indoor recall from a small head turn to a short walk toward you. A clear cue, a worthwhile reward, and a plan for missed attempts.
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Small adventures · 5 min read
Cat harness training starts in the living room
Introduce a harness in small, comfortable stages before considering a walk. Learn when to progress, pause, or choose indoor enrichment instead.
Read the guideA happier home · 5 min read
When play turns into biting: change the game
Give playful teeth a better outlet with toys, predictable play, and calmer endings. Learn how to observe the pattern and when biting needs individual help.
Read the guideA happier home · 5 min read
Help your cat choose the scratching post
Make a scratching post a better option with the right location, surface, stability, and reward timing. A practical plan for the sofa-side scratcher.
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Training foundations · 5 min read
Cat target training: teach a gentle nose touch
Turn a voluntary nose touch into a useful training skill. Learn what to mark, how to add one step, and what to change when your cat paws at the target.
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Finding your approach · 5 min read
Cat training app, videos, or a trainer: which do you need?
Choose between a guided cat training app, free learning resources, and individual help. A candid decision guide from the team behind Pounce.
Read the guideThe evidence · 6 min read
Can cats be trained? What the research actually shows
A source-linked reference to cat training and learning research, with study dates, measured outcomes, and limits. No invented success rates or app claims.
Read the guideTraining foundations · 5 min read
Choosing a cat training reward your cat actually wants
Test reward preference, make delivery easier, and separate a reward problem from a session that is too difficult. Food and play options for small practices.
Read the guideStart here · 5 min read
Cat clicker training: your first five minutes
Learn how to introduce a clicker to your cat, choose a reward, time the click, and recognize when to stop. A practical first session from Pounce.
Read the guideTricks & life skills · 5 min read
How to teach your cat to high five
Teach a cat to high five by rewarding a voluntary paw lift, building a gentle palm touch, and adding a cue. Includes common mistakes and when to pause.
Read the guideTraining foundations · 5 min read
Can you clicker train two cats? Start with separate turns
Make rewards, markers, and practice space clearer in a two-cat home. A simple separate-session setup before considering shared training.
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