Comments on: Allegra’s World http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/ conscious living, health and happiness for cats and their humans Tue, 22 May 2012 04:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Allegra gets advice from Jackson Galaxy | The Conscious Cat http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-47521 Allegra gets advice from Jackson Galaxy | The Conscious Cat Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:01:14 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-47521 [...] I consulted with Marilyn Krieger, the cat behaviorist who has a regular column in CatFancy magazine. Marilyn advice me on how to enrich Allegra’s environment and increase vertical space. She also introduced me to the concept of play therapy. I learned a lot from that consult, and began working with Allegra. You can read Allegra’s view of that process here. [...] [...] I consulted with Marilyn Krieger, the cat behaviorist who has a regular column in CatFancy magazine. Marilyn advice me on how to enrich Allegra’s environment and increase vertical space. She also introduced me to the concept of play therapy. I learned a lot from that consult, and began working with Allegra. You can read Allegra’s view of that process here. [...]

]]> By: Ingrid http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9442 Ingrid Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:04:58 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9442 Thankfully, Allegra has shown no interest in cords, and I hope it stays that way! I hadn't thought of using tin foil to deter her from some of her other favorite chewing spots, though - will have to give that a try. Thankfully, Allegra has shown no interest in cords, and I hope it stays that way! I hadn’t thought of using tin foil to deter her from some of her other favorite chewing spots, though – will have to give that a try.

]]> By: Allegra and The Play-n-Squeak Wand | The Conscious Cat http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9431 Allegra and The Play-n-Squeak Wand | The Conscious Cat Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:05:38 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9431 [...] you know from Allegra’s last post, she is most definitely not lacking for toys.  Nevertheless, I was delighted when the folks at [...] [...] you know from Allegra’s last post, she is most definitely not lacking for toys.  Nevertheless, I was delighted when the folks at [...]

]]> By: Esme http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9427 Esme Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:26:42 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9427 I should not be laughing but I am. Magellan loves cords-one week I went through 5 cords for the fax machine-our house looks rather sci fi-with them wrapped in tin foil. I should not be laughing but I am. Magellan loves cords-one week I went through 5 cords for the fax machine-our house looks rather sci fi-with them wrapped in tin foil.

]]> By: Ingrid http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9119 Ingrid Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:21:33 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9119 Andrea, I won't use the squirt bottle, either - mostly because Allegra loves water, so I doubt it'd deter her! Marilyn (The Cat Coach) was a huge help, and I'm already seeing changes after only one week, following some of her suggestions. Andrea, I won’t use the squirt bottle, either – mostly because Allegra loves water, so I doubt it’d deter her!

Marilyn (The Cat Coach) was a huge help, and I’m already seeing changes after only one week, following some of her suggestions.

]]> By: andrea http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9111 andrea Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:33:15 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9111 good to hear the lemon --i think(?) worked? for me-scratching the couch was and is a problem. getting a new couch soon..but realize..that i better think of safe ways to get her to stop. i doubt lemon would work! i tried those sticky tape things. no go. pulled off. i can't squirt her. i am a wimp. no-i just won't do it. glad to read this-looking into calling the cat coach marilyn. and elizabeth is no kitten! and has been here almost a year. out bond is huge tho. she did learn not to gently scratch my hand at 430 am for food tho :) just the loud no and hitting the bed/comforter making that sound...she learned fast-and even felt bad. i love her soooo much. i just can't get her to leave the couch alone! i ignored it too long (my fault) cause i'm getting another-with thicker fabric type stuff. but-my fault. how to undo. i was dumb. does the coach really help--? i will try-nothing to lose. :) this was a good post. i do love (allegra's) stories tho :):):) but still...learned a bit. thank you sorry so many posts. 1/2 asleep still-and rambling. i apologize. just-thankyou. .. good to hear the lemon –i think(?) worked?
for me-scratching the couch was and is a problem. getting a new couch soon..but realize..that i better think of safe ways to get her to stop. i doubt lemon would work! i tried those sticky tape things. no go. pulled off. i can’t squirt her. i am a wimp. no-i just won’t do it.
glad to read this-looking into calling the cat coach marilyn.
and elizabeth is no kitten! and has been here almost a year. out bond is huge tho. she did learn not to gently scratch my hand at 430 am for food tho :) just the loud no and hitting the bed/comforter making that sound…she learned fast-and even felt bad. i love her soooo much. i just can’t get her to leave the couch alone! i ignored it too long (my fault) cause i’m getting another-with thicker fabric type stuff. but-my fault. how to undo. i was dumb. does the coach really help–? i will try-nothing to lose. :)
this was a good post.
i do love (allegra’s) stories tho :) :):) but still…learned a bit. thank you sorry so many posts. 1/2 asleep still-and rambling. i apologize. just-thankyou. ..

]]> By: andrea http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9109 andrea Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:20:13 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9109 ps: and a funny excerpt!!!! :):):) ps:
and a funny excerpt!!!! :) :):)

]]> By: andrea http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9108 andrea Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:18:43 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9108 finally catching up here :) allegra..sweet kitten! i love you sweetie <3 finally catching up here :)
allegra..sweet kitten! i love you sweetie <3

]]> By: Mason Canyon http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9096 Mason Canyon Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:42:59 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9096 Allegra, it's always fun to hear what you've been up to. The biting reminds me of Gum Drop. She has a bad habit when she's being petted, she will lick your hand for a little bit and then nip it. Sounds like you've also got some neat toys. Hope you and Ingrid have a great Fourth of July. Mason <a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a> Allegra, it’s always fun to hear what you’ve been up to. The biting reminds me of Gum Drop. She has a bad habit when she’s being petted, she will lick your hand for a little bit and then nip it. Sounds like you’ve also got some neat toys. Hope you and Ingrid have a great Fourth of July.

Mason
Thoughts in Progress

]]> By: Ingrid http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9092 Ingrid Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:58:40 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9092 She is having a blast, Bernadette. Last night we broke out the Alpine Cosmic Cat Scratcher - a big hit! Layla, she's got tortitude to spare, that's for sure. Susan, it's good to know that Wesley grew out of his biting thing - so there is hope for us, too! She is having a blast, Bernadette. Last night we broke out the Alpine Cosmic Cat Scratcher – a big hit!

Layla, she’s got tortitude to spare, that’s for sure.

Susan, it’s good to know that Wesley grew out of his biting thing – so there is hope for us, too!

]]> By: Susan Stoltz http://consciouscat.net/2010/07/02/allegras-world-4/comment-page-1/#comment-9091 Susan Stoltz Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:24:44 +0000 http://consciouscat.net/?p=3434#comment-9091 So great to know about things like Bitter Yuck, Sticky Paws and just a plain old lemon! I wish I had known about those before Hattie chewed all the handles off my baskets! Wesley, my Lynx point Siamese ( half Siamese and half Tabby) had a biting thing going on for his first 9 months or so. Sometimes he'd get so carried away he'd clamp onto my whole arm with all four paws so hard I could hardly peel him off! He's much better about that now, fortunately. It's nice to have the name of the Cat Coach, Marilyn Krieger. I'm glad she could help you and Allegra out! So great to know about things like Bitter Yuck, Sticky Paws and just a plain old lemon! I wish I had known about those before Hattie chewed all the handles off my baskets! Wesley, my Lynx point Siamese ( half Siamese and half Tabby) had a biting thing going on for his first 9 months or so. Sometimes he’d get so carried away he’d clamp onto my whole arm with all four paws so hard I could hardly peel him off! He’s much better about that now, fortunately. It’s nice to have the name of the Cat Coach, Marilyn Krieger. I’m glad she could help you and Allegra out!

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