Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Trained Hummingbirds

The attached photos say it all about training animals. 

Using patience and a step-by-step approach, this woman has accomplished what seems virtually impossible: training hummingbirds to eat out of her hand.

This is instructive for people who are facing any sort of challenge with an animal, human included. 

It's rare indeed when the proper mix of love, understanding, and rewards--not to forget *patience*--won't channel behavior in the desired direction.

In the case of Natural Scratch, it's redirecting a cat's natural need to claw to an approved target. 




Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Seconds Now Available

When Natural Scratch is produced, there are always some posts that do not meet our requirements in terms of appearance.  This might be due to graying from exposure to the elements after cutting at the mill, blemishes, or other flaws.

Such posts are set aside and I sell them as seconds.  Cats claw these seconds just as enthusiastically as they do firsts but the appearance of seconds might seem less finished to humans.

Seconds have all the features of normal Natural Scratch posts, including the training booklet.  

If you're looking to save a few bucks, these are the cat's meow.  Please have a look at http://www.naturalscratch.com/buysecond.html