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Marilyn Krieger
How do I get my cat to stop waking me up in the middle of the night?
One week ago I adopted a large 5 year old grey cat named Jessie from the shelter. From what the shelter told me, Jessie was surrendered to the shelter when his previous owner died. He’s really a great cat except for one problem. He starts meowing and howling every morning at around 3:00 AM.....  GO

How do I train my cats to do tricks?
My wife and I saw videos on “The Cat Coach” site of your cats performing tricks when you asked them to. We always thought that it was impossible to train cats to do anything but respond to the sound of a can opener.....  GO

How do I stop my cat from spraying?
Leo, my male neutered Maine Coon cat started to spray a couple of months ago. I had him for four years and he’s never sprayed until recently.....  GO

How to convince your cat that he should live indoors
Dear Cat Coach,
My cat, BeeBop, has enjoyed being an inside/outside cat for most of his life. After hearing you speak a few weeks ago, I’ve come to the conclusion that it would be safer for him if he never went outside.....  GO

Why do cats “sharpen their claws”?
Dear Cat Coach,
Why do cats “sharpen their claws”? I’ve observed my own little boy “sharpening his claws” on his cat tree and don’t understand why he needs to do this.....  GO

Hiding Under the Bed
Dear Cat Coach,
My new little female kitty is hiding under the bed. She only comes out at night to eat the food I leave out for her and to use the cat box. If it wasn’t for the reduction....  GO