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Cat training guides
Reward-based guides for cat tricks and everyday habits, and plain answers to why cats knead, purr, meow and sleep so much. Find a clear first step and continue with Lapka.
Cat tricksHow to train a cat to sit on command, step by step
Can you teach a cat to sit? Yes. How to train your cat to sit with treats and a marker word, in short sessions, and what to do when it isn't working.
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Training basicsCat clicker training: how to start, step by step
Clicker training for cats, step by step: charge the clicker, time the click, teach a target, come and sit, and what to do if the click scares your cat.
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Games & enrichmentIndoor cat games: ideas for playtime together
Looking for things to do with your indoor cat? Try a simple play session, keep a useful note and explore games in Lapka.
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Everyday habitsCat scratching the furniture? Start with the setup
A practical starting point for a cat scratching your sofa: check the scratching surface, record where it happens and choose a personal programme.
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Play & behaviourWhy does my cat bite me, and how to stop it
Why cats bite during play and petting, the signs that come before a bite, how to stop it calmly, and when biting can mean fear or pain.
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Night-time habitsWhy does my cat wake me up at night?
Does your cat meow, paw at you or ask for food at night? Find the trigger and build a calmer routine without punishing or exhausting your cat.
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Life with two catsHow to introduce cats to each other, step by step
How to introduce cats to each other the slow way: a base room, scent swapping, a first look through a gate, how long it takes, and kittens.
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Cat tricksHow to teach your cat to high five
Teach your cat to high five from the first paw touch to a clear cue. Use small steps, a marker and rewards without lifting or holding the paw.
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Training basicsHow to train a cat: a beginner’s guide
Yes, cats can be trained. Learn how to find your cat’s reward, keep sessions short, mark the right moment and teach first skills in small steps.
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Understanding your catCat body language: how to read ears, eyes and tail
Read cat body language as a whole: ears, eyes, tail, whiskers, posture and sounds, and the signals that mean “give me space” or “come closer”.
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Play & behaviourCat zoomies: why cats get them and what helps
Sudden sprints at dusk, at night or after the litter tray are usually normal. Learn why cats get the zoomies, what helps and when to see a vet.
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Everyday habitsWhy is my cat peeing outside the litter box?
Cat peeing or pooping outside the litter box? Start with a vet check, then look at the trays, litter, location and stress, one change at a time.
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KittensHow to train a kitten: litter box, biting and scratching
How to train a kitten: the litter box, a scratching post, appropriate play so they don’t bite, gentle handling, the carrier and first tricks.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats knead? Making biscuits, and cats who don’t
Why do cats knead blankets, purr while they do it, or knead you with their claws out? Where making biscuits starts, and why some cats never do it.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats purr? What a purr can and can’t tell you
Cats purr when content, to greet, to ask for food, and when stressed, in pain or giving birth. How to read a purr in context, and when to call the vet.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats meow? What each meow is asking for
Cats meow mostly at people: to say hello, or to ask for food, play or an open door. What each meow means, and why some cats meow so much.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat lick me so much, and is it OK?
Why is my cat licking me? Mostly affection and shared scent. What it means when cats lick you so much, if it’s OK to let them, and when to see a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats sleep so much? How many hours is normal
Why do cats sleep so much? Most sleep 12 to 18 hours a day. What’s normal for house cats, kittens and at night, and when sleeping a lot needs a vet.
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Everyday habitsHow to calm a cat down: what helps, what makes it worse
How to calm a cat down when they're scared or wound up, and what helps at night, in the car and with a cat in heat.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat stare at me? What the look means
Why does your cat stare at you all the time, even while you sleep? What each look means, how to blink back, and when a new stare needs a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat follow me everywhere, even the bathroom?
Why does your cat follow you from room to room, even into the bathroom? The usual reasons, when a clingy cat needs a vet, and what helps.
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Everyday habitsHow to stop cat spraying in the house, step by step
Why is my cat spraying in the house? How to tell spraying from peeing, why neutered cats still spray, what sets it off and how to clean the smell.
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Understanding your catHow to get your cat to like you (and sit on your lap)
How do you make your cat like you? Where to stroke, the slow blink, daily play, and how to get your cat to sit on your lap without forcing it.
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Everyday habitsWhy does my cat keep meowing? What to check, what to do
Why is your cat meowing so much, at night, at the door or for food? What to check first, what to change, and when to see a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat lick me then bite me? 5 warning signs
Why does my cat lick me then bite me, even gently or while purring? Usually too much stroking. The 5 signs before the bite, and how to stop in time.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats hiss? What a hiss means and what to do
Why do cats hiss, and why does my cat hiss at me? What a hiss means, what to do in the moment, and when new hissing needs a vet.
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Play & behaviourHow to introduce a cat to a dog when the cat is scared
How to introduce a scared cat to a dog, step by step: a dog-free room, scent swaps, a baby gate, the first meeting, and what to do when your cat hides.
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Play & behaviourWhy does my cat attack me for no reason? What helps
Why does your cat attack you for no reason, out of nowhere or when you walk past? What sets it off, the warning signs, and what helps, at night too.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat ignore me when I call her name?
Why does my cat ignore me? Cats know their names, even from a stranger. Why yours answers with just an ear, and a game that teaches them to come.
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Play & behaviourHow to discipline a cat without hurting them: what works
How to discipline a cat without hurting them, yelling or a spray bottle: what to do in the moment and after, for biting, counters, stealing food and more.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats like boxes so much? Even the tiny ones
Why do cats like boxes so much, even ones that are too small, and more than the new bed? What a box gives your cat, and when hiding means more.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat sleep on me at night? What it means
Why does your cat sleep on you, on your chest or even your head, every night? Warmth, trust and a good bed, and when a sudden change needs a vet.
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Training basicsHow to litter train an adult cat, even a stray
How to litter train an adult cat, a stray or a cat that has always gone outside: the tray, the litter, the first weeks, misses and when to see a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat chirp at me? Chirps, trills and chatter
Why does my cat chirp at me, and why do cats chirp and chatter at birds? What each sound means, when it’s normal and when to see a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat bite me when I pet her? Signs to stop
Why does your cat bite you when you pet her, even while purring? Why cats bite when petted too much or on the stomach, the signs to stop, and what helps.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats eat grass and throw up? When it’s normal
Why do cats eat grass and throw up? What the research found, why your cat eats grass every day, safe cat grass indoors, and when to see a vet.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats hate water so much? And why some love it
Why do cats hate water so much, even if they can swim, when dogs love it? The real reasons, why some cats play in the tap, and how to handle water calmly.
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Understanding your catWhat do cats hate the most? Things we do, and smells
What do cats hate that humans do? Baths, belly rubs, hugs, staring, laser games, the smells cats hate (and which are safe), and what to do instead.
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Understanding your catWhy does my cat rub against my legs? What it means
Why does your cat rub against your legs or push their face into yours? Scent, hellos and requests, and when a rub isn’t an invitation to pet.
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Understanding your catWhy do cats wag their tails while lying down? Explained
Why do cats wag their tails while lying down, purring or being stroked? What a gentle sway, a slow sweep, a swish and a thump each mean, and when to stop.
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