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05/07/2021

Book review: “POUNCE! A How to Speak Cat Training Guide”


There are those who will argue that cats cannot be trained, but Tracey West & Gary Weitzman, DVM, authors of “POUNCE!” believe otherwise. They are quick to advise that not all cats will respond well to learning tricks, like “high five” and “speak”, but this book is full of pointers on how to “speak cat”, regardless of your cat’s disposition.

While there are many fun tricks you can teach your cat, some of the best information in the book is the very basics of cat ownership, which is great for kids getting their first pet and learning responsibility. The authors offer lessons on reading your cat’s body language, how to help your cat be calm at the vet, and cat care in general. Each chapter includes a list of tools needed for the training session therein, and reminders of what the reader should have already learned.  This makes it easy to use and ensures the reader is working with the cat in a gentle and humane way.

A favorite trick to teach cats is how to “high five”. This trick is listed in the book under “advanced tricks” and builds on the cat’s knowledge of “shake”, taught in the previous chapter. Using a combination of treats and clicker reward (a technique also taught in the book) the book gives a step-by-step guide to teach your cat this adorable behavior. It is also noted that shelter cats who are taught to “high five” often get adopted faster! (For a cute video on teaching cats this trick, click here.)

Not only is this book fun for cat-lovers of all ages, it’s a great fit with the 2021 summer reading program, “Tails and Tales”. “POUNCE!” will be a favorite among your readers, and as with all Penworthy Prebound Books, it is designed to circulate and endure. Your satisfaction with its quality is guaranteed: if at any time it fails to meet your standards, we will replace it! “POUNCE! A How to Speak Cat Training Guide” will be a popular addition to your collection. To purchase it, click here.

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