Behavior & Training

Siamese Cat Vocalization: Why They Yowl and How to Manage It

Siamese cats do not just meow. They commentate. If you share your home with a Siamese, you have probably heard everything from sweet little chirps to a dramatic, room-filling yowl that sounds like your cat is narrating a soap opera. As someone who has worked with a lot of “unadoptable” cats in...

Managing High-Energy Bengal Cats

If you share your home with a Bengal, you already know the vibe: beautiful, bold, and powered by what feels like a tiny internal motor. Bengals are smart, athletic cats. The breed originated from crossings between domestic cats and the Asian leopard cat, but most pet Bengals today are many...

How to Stop a Cat From Jumping on Kitchen Counters

If your cat treats your kitchen counters like their personal runway, you are not alone. Counters are warm, high up, and full of interesting smells. From a cat’s perspective, they are also a safe lookout spot where nothing sneaks up from behind. Most counter surfing is driven by one (or more) of...

7 Signs of Feline Stress and Anxiety (And How to Calm Them)

Many stressed cats do not “act stressed” in an obvious way. They get quieter. Tighter. A little more vigilant. You might notice them choosing the back of the room instead of the couch, pausing before walking through a doorway, or watching normal household sounds like they are waiting for something...

Play Biting vs. Aggressive Biting in Cats

If you have ever gone from “aww, cuddle time” to “why are there teeth in my arm?” in 0.2 seconds, you are in very good company. Biting is one of the most common reasons cat parents feel confused, worried, or even a little afraid of their own cat. The good news is that most biting is not “mean.” It...

Introducing a New Cat to Your Current Cat

If you have ever watched two cats lock eyes like tiny, furry duelists, you already know: introductions are not about letting them work it out. They are about building familiarity and safety in slow, repeatable steps. I have helped many cats through this process in rescue and foster homes, including...

Clicker Training for Cats: 5 Basic Tricks

Clicker training is one of my favorite ways to build a cat’s confidence and burn mental energy without turning your living room into a 3 a.m. racetrack . If you have ever wished your cat would do something on purpose (besides knocking a pen off the desk), this is for you. The clicker is not magic....

Harness and Leash Training Your Cat

Harness training is one of my favorite “slow and steady wins the race” projects. Done right, it can give an indoor cat safe outdoor enrichment without the risks of roaming. Done too fast, it can turn the harness into a sworn enemy and make you both miserable. Below is the exact progression I use...

Why Does My Cat Bite Me Unprovoked?

A “random” cat bite can feel personal, especially when you were just sitting there minding your business. But in my experience (and in Clementine’s very strong opinions), cats rarely bite truly unprovoked. The trigger is usually subtle, easy to miss, or happened earlier than you think. That said,...

7 Ways to Stop Your Cat from Waking You Up at Night

If your cat treats bedtime like the opening act and 3 a.m. like the main event, you are not alone. Cats often lean crepuscular, meaning they tend to be most active at dawn and dusk. Some cats shift more nocturnal or diurnal based on your household schedule, but the underlying point stands: when you...

Train Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post

If your cat is treating your couch like a personal craft project, you are not alone. Scratching is normal, healthy cat behavior. Your cat is not being “bad” or “spiteful”. They are doing what cats are built to do: stretch, maintain claws, relieve stress , and leave scent messages behind. The goal...

Litter Box Training a New Kitten

Bringing home a new kitten is pure magic until the first mystery puddle appears. Take a deep breath and put the paper towels down for a second. Most kittens are naturally inclined to use a litter box, and when accidents happen, it usually comes down to setup, access, or stress, not “spite.” In...

How to Relieve Cat Anxiety

If you have ever watched your cat slink low to the ground, freeze at a sound you barely noticed, or bolt under the bed when nothing seems “wrong,” you are not alone. Anxiety and stress behaviors in cats are not unusual, and they are often misunderstood because cats are masters at looking fine while...

About Chloe Patterson

Hi, I’m Chloe Patterson, and I’m really glad you’re here. I’m an IAABC Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), and I’ve spent more than a decade with my hands, heart, and hoodie pockets full of treats, helping cats move from stressed and misunderstood to safe and thriving. If you found your way...