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We all like to think our cats are exceptional, and they all are in their own way. Some, like Rags in my Klepto Cat Mystery stories, perform some amazing and unusual feats. A cat might surprise us with their ability to unfasten a latch on a pen, for example, make friends with an orphaned baby bird, find a toy you\u2019ve hidden from her, or express an interest in something cats usually dislike such as riding in the car\u2014or making friends with a vacuum cleaner.<\/p>\n
Did you ever see a cat climb a ladder, ride a horse, walk<\/p>\n
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Winfield Finds a Warm Spot<\/p><\/div>\n
around the block on his human\u2019s shoulder, ride contentedly in a pet stroller (or doll buggy)?<\/p>\n
The truth is, some cats are smarter and learn more quickly than others. Most cats are teachable. Have you seen the uTube video showing cats ringing a bell for food? Cute as the dickens. Cats can also be taught to use the toilet. Some cats figure this out for themselves, but there are also training tools for teaching your cat to do so.<\/p>\n
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Homeschooling Lily<\/p><\/div>\n
My mother is convinced that her cat, Smokey, understands her words. And she may be right\u2014she talks to him all the time and she uses key words. She has named the rooms in her house and, as she moves through the house slowly using her walker, Smokey walks along with her and she\u2019ll tell him, \u201cWe\u2019re going into the tea room,\u201d and that\u2019s where he\u2019ll lead her. Or she\u2019ll say, \u201cIt\u2019s time to go to bed,\u201d and he\u2019ll walk ahead of her into the bedroom. At feeding time, she\u2019ll say, \u201cLet\u2019s go get your supper.\u201d Yup, she says, he trots into the kitchen and waits by his dish.<\/p>\n
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us for supper based on what\u2019s on TV. Sophie will perk up when she hears certain voices or theme music. She\u2019ll stare at the TV for a moment, then begin hovering at the kitchen door waiting for one of us to go in there and get her food.<\/p>\n
Which cat breeds tend to be smarter? Some say it is the Siamese, Bengal and Savannah. Others throw the Burmese in there.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a site you might enjoy on this topic.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/behavior\/how-smart-your-cat<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s the smartest thing your cat has ever done?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We all like to think our cats are exceptional, and they all are in their own way. Some, like Rags in my Klepto Cat Mystery stories, perform some amazing and unusual feats. A cat might surprise us with their ability … Continue reading