This article was written by Molly DeVoss and by How.com.vn staff writer, Glenn Carreau. Molly DeVoss is a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats and reduce cat shelter surrender. Molly has sat on the Dallas Animal Advisory committee since 2013 and was voted one of the Top 12 Extraordinary Cat Behaviorists of 2020 by Catpetclub.com. She is certified by both the Animal Behavior Institute and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also the host of the weekly podcast Cat Talk Radio.
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- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/destructive-scratching
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/cat-grooming-tips
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/declawing-cats-far-worse-manicure
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/destructive-scratching
- ↑ https://thescaredycat.com/whats-the-best-natural-cat-repellent/
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-remove-pet-stains-and-odors
- ↑ https://paw-rescue.org/scratching-post-training/
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/news/clawful-truth-about-declawing
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