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Why We Love Cats and Dogs
Video: Cat Agility Show

Can cats be “trained”? The motivation that drives them may be different than for dogs, but these talented felines can navigate an agility course.

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Reddd -- February 10th, 2009 at 5:25 pm

This cat is doing what it wants. You can’t train them!

Julie -- February 11th, 2009 at 2:45 am

depending on the cat and the amount of time spent loving and caring for it, they can be trained just like a dog. They have the ability to want to please their caretakers too!

Laura -- February 11th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

Go Rusty!! You are awsome kitty!!

Ellen -- February 11th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

I have seen cats do some amazing tricks on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and in some circuses that has been featured on TV. So they are capable of being trained, it just depends on the cat and the owner!

Julie B -- February 12th, 2009 at 1:58 am

Captain Fantastic’s (Bengal) half brother, Dharma, is very proud.

Linda -- February 12th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

I have video of my cat doing trained agility at http://www.youtube.com/CatTrainer

naeem -- February 15th, 2009 at 5:59 pm

dogs are okay but i like cats better

Kenney Griffiths -- February 16th, 2009 at 1:30 am

What kind of cat is this spotted cat that is pictured in the “Cat Agility Show” ?? Thanx

Judith -- February 16th, 2009 at 4:54 am

That gorgeous spotted cat is a Bengal. Its color markings are called rosettes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_(cat)

Judith -- February 16th, 2009 at 4:57 am

Try this link instead of the one I posted earlier:
http://tibba.8k.com/

Kenney Griffiths -- February 17th, 2009 at 4:53 pm

Judith, Thanks for the links; they were very helpful. Are there any general disposition characteristics for Bengal cats? Comments from anyone that has experience will be appreciated.

DUSTIN MOISER -- February 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

THAT IS AWESOME. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS OUT TO DONALD AND SHANNON THEY OWNED THE SPHYNX CAT MEME SHE WAS THE TORTIE FEMALE. SHE IS ALREADY A CHAMPION THEY HAVE DID SUCH WONDERFUL WORK WITH HER. SHE WAS BOUGHT FROM ME AT MOISERSPHYNX. U CAN VISIT MY WEBSITE AT http://WWW.MOISERKENNELS.COM GREAT JOB SHANNON AN DONALD

Barb -- February 20th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

Rusty, you are awesome, Mr. Man! You run so fast you make me look lazy. — from your sister and litter mate, Skye

megzzzzzzz -- May 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm

i wish my cat was that smart and cute! LOl lov this viD!!!!!!1!!!!!!

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