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Many of us have a social media profile for our cats. Be it on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Reddit, Twitter - anywhere really. Tori is the brains behind Wear Wag Repeat. She's a pro when it comes to pets, blogging, social media and even podcasting. In this chat, Tori shares all about what social media to use, how to grow your accounts, how to get sponsored deals and so much more. What we talk about: About Wear Wag Repeat •Why people create social media accounts for their pets and what are the pros and cons •How to pick which social media platform to use •What to focus on with our pet's social media •Interesting content in 2020 •Where to post content •Where to post different types of videos •How to plan content for different types of social media •Converting content for different aspect ratios for different social media •What is Canva •What is Illustrator, Premier Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop & the rest of the Adobe Suite •Should we share about ourselves on our pet's social media •How to stay safe on social media •Sharing from your perspective on social media •How to stay safe when meeting people from social media •How to make your pet's social media successful •How to take photos that help make your social media successful •How to make your social media interactive •Apps to help with making your social media interesting •How to grow your account •Using Instagram Reels •Importance of engagement on social media •How to engage with people on social media •Being authentic on social media •Planning apps to use •How to plan your social media content •How to monetise your social media •What it means to be a brand ambassador •What it means to be a partner •Sponsored content on social media •How to get sponsored deals on social media •How to pick with brands to team up with •About media kits for brand deals •How to have a healthy relationship with social media •How to share your cat's progress mindfully on social media •Advice to people who are new to the world of pets and social media •Most entertaining story about social media •Who in the social media space inspires Tori •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger in the social media space To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support See the shownotes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/growing-your-cats-instagram-and-other-social-media-accounts-with-tori-mistick

Katrina is mum to Luna (@luna_misty_blue) a Russian Blue kitty who goes catexploring in the paradise that is Bermuda. We chat about how Katrina imported Luna into Bermuda from the UK, how Luna reacts to strangers while catexploring, travelling in the car, doing watersports with your cat and more! See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/helping-your-cat-react-to-strangers-while-catexploring-travelling-in-the-car-watersports-and-more-with-katrina-luna To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about: •How Luna entered Katrina's life •Importing Luna from London to Bermuda •Luna's flight to Bermuda •Using a pet courier •Catexploring Luna does •Handling strangers while catexploring •Helping Luna get used to strangers while catexploring •How to help Luna with strangers post COVID-19 •Helping Luna to travel in the car •Catexploring on the water •How Katrina trained Luna to go kayaking •How Luna started swimming •Training Luna to use the boogie board •Balancing whether to push Luna's limits while catexploring •Luna's allergic reaction while catexploring •Catexploring with family •Managing separation anxiety after spending time apart with your cat •Building the relationship back up after begin separated •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorers who inspire Katrina

Leili & Kevin are the founders of Supakit, but in a previous life worked in the wonderful world of videography - giving them the perfect insight into sharing how we can improve the videos we take of our cats while catexploring! This is Part 2 of our chat with Leili and Kevin They share how to take videos of your cat with your phone, how to keep your cat in focus while filming them and how to edit videos of your cat and what software to use. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/taking-videos-of-your-cat-with-leili-kevin-part-2-of-2 To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •Using F-stops •Using your camera on your phone to change settings for video •Managing exposure when taking videos •Videography with phone cameras •Videography with Go-Pro •How to take videos of white cats or black cats •How to 'change' the background of your video while filming •Breaking the photography rules in videography •Sorting video files and how to edit them •Backing up files •Software for editing your videos •Creating interesting stories when editing a video •Where to go to learn more about videography •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire Leili & Kevin •Gamechanger for Lola

Leili & Kevin are the founders of Supakit, but in a previous life worked in the wonderful world of videography - giving them the perfect insight into sharing how we can improve the videos we take of our cats while catexploring! They share how to take an interesting video of your cat and how to create a story with that video. We also chat about when to use a video or a photograph to capture a moment, what to do when your cat runs out of the video and how to avoid taking shaky videos. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/taking-videos-of-your-cat-with-leili-kevin-part-1-of-2 To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •Leili & Kevin's videography experience •How Supakit started •What we should think about when taking a video of our cats •When should we take a video vs a photograph •How to create a story with video •How to approach videos vs photography •When to use/film certain types of videos where •Should you think about where you are going to use a video when filming it •Long form videos vs shorter videos •How to make a longer video of your cat •How to make a 'boring' cat shot interesting •How to take videos from your cat's perspective •How to edit your videos to create a story •What to do when your cat sprints out of the frame of the video •Using a wide angled lens when filming your cat •How to avoid shaky video •What is a wide angled lens •Shutter rate for filming videos on a DSLR •Challenges of using a DSLR for video and how to overcome them •How to hold your DSLR for video

Hear all about the world of cat agility. Yep, it's not only dogs that run through tunnels, weave through poles & jump through hoops. Cats can do it too. Tamara & Linus love doing cat agility. They share how you too can get started, and share some great tips about how to get started. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/agility-with-cats-with-tamara-linus-with-the-short-tail To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •About Linus •About Linus' injury •Catexploring that Linus does •Challenges with regression of our cat's socialisation skills due to COVID-19 restrictions •About agility training •How to start agility training •Types of agility Linus does •Using clicker training for agility •Type of treats to use for agility and clicker training •How to find places to train your cat for agility •Equipment to use at home for cat agility •DIY set ups for agility •Distractions with agility •Catering to your cat •Advice for new catexplorers •Catexplorers that inspire Tamara & Linus •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger

A catexploring coaching call with Eunice and Meep. Meep is a relatively new catexplorer, who lives in an apartment and started catexploring in an urban area. Not only do we learn about Meep, we also share ideas on harness training, how to start catexploring if you live in an apartment, what to do on those bad days of catexploring and so much more. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-coaching-call-for-new-catexplorers-in-urban-areas-with-eunice-meep To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •About Meep •What is a cheeto cat? •Catexploring Meep does •Cats and fear of lifts •Importance of a safe space •Harness training Meep •Tips for harness training •How Meep started catexploring •How Meep reacts to people and dogs •How other cats react to people and dogs while catexploring and how to keep your cat safe •Places to start catexploring •Tailoring catexploring to your cat •Where to start catexploring in an urban area •Finding places to go catexploring close to home •Good days of catexploring •Bad days of catexploring •What to do when you're having a bad day of catexploring •Struggling to come home with catexploring •What to do if you are struggling to get your cat home from catexploring •Catexploring on your balcony •Setting up your balcony/courtyard for cats •Cats and their hunting instincts •Advice for new catexplorers •Product, service & program that has been a gamechanger

Emily & Maggie are mums to 2 cats, Ziggy & Charlie. Before Ziggy & Charlie came into their lives, they were also mums to Beverly. We chat about losing Beverly, commemorating her life, what they learned from Beverly, how they apply that to Ziggy & Charlie and how they recover from scary experiences while catexploring. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-with-2-cats-recovering-from-scary-experiences-commemorating-your-cat-with-emily-maggie-ziggy-charlie To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about •About Ziggy & Charlie •About Beverly •How Beverly started catexploring •Differences in catexploring with Beverly compared to Ziggy & Charlie •Commemorating Beverly's passing •What Beverly taught Emily & Maggie •How Ziggy & Charlie differ from each other •Supporting Ziggy & Charlie's differences •Catexploring with Ziggy and Charlie •Harness training Ziggy & Charlie •Christmas with Ziggy & Charlie •Catexploring with a fast cat •Catexploring with 2 cats •Scary experience while catexploring •Recovering from the scary experience while catexploring •Training your cat to use verbal commands •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining situation while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire Emily & Maggie •Product, service, or program that has been a gamechanger

Krista is mum to 2 blind catexplorers, Kira & Kahlil. Both were born in Cyprus and she flew with them to their home in Finland. We chat about that process, the realities of living with 2 blind cats and catexploring with them. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/adopting-blind-cats-across-europe-and-catexploring-with-them-with-krista-kira-and-kahlil To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about: •About Kira •Transporting Kira from Cypress to Finland •Moving a cat around the European Union •Flying with Kira •Escorting foster dogs on international flights •Managing poop incidents while flying •How Kira is blind •About Kahlil •Flying Kahlil internationally •Krista's other animals •What it is like having blind cats •Setting up your home for blind cats •Teaching blind cats about the heights in your home •Catexploring with Kira & Kahlil •How to choose which cats will be catexplorers •How Krista trained Kira & Kahlil to be catexplorers •The logistics of catexploring with 2 cats •What is different about catexploring with a blind cat •Catexploring off leash •Differences with Kira & Kahlil's catexploring styles •Balancing catexploring needs of 2 cats who prefer different things •Catexploring with all of Krista's animals •Camping with cats •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire Krista •Product that has been a gamechanger •Training blind cats to use a cat wheel

Zafrina is mum to 2 cats - Kitty Mojito & Lynx. Kitty Mojito was adopted as a kitten while Lynx was 12 years old when he was adopted. We chat about adopted senior cats, the differences in training a catexplorer who is older, canoeing with cats, helping your cat get used to crowds and so much more. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/adopting-and-training-an-older-catexplorer-and-the-differences-in-training-a-kitten-vs-an-older-cat-with-zafrina-kitty-mojito-and-lynx To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •About Kitty Mojito •About Lynx •How Lynx was a 12 year old medical foster •How a medical foster works •What is great about adopting a senior cat •Why you should adopt a senior cat •How Kitty Mojito & Lynx get along •Introducing Kitty Mojito & Lynx •Challenges of following 'instructions' or steps in real life •Catexploring with Lynx & Kitty Mojito •Doing day to day catexploring •Canoeing with cats •Training your cat to go on a canoe •Kitty Mojito managing crowds of people •Training Kitty Mojito to be ok with crowds •Taking Kitty Mojito to festivals •Training an older cat to walk on a leash •The difference in catexploring with a younger cat and an older cat •Managing different cats' personalities while catexploring •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Product that has been a gamechanger

Gabrielle is mum to Munchkin, the cat & Cowboy, the dog. Munchkin is a catexplorer who goes kayaking, is a pro at doing tricks in front of a live audience & also donates blood for cats in need. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/cats-donating-blood-performing-tricks-on-live-tv-and-kayaking-with-cats-with-munchkin-gabrielle To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •How Munchkin found his way in Gabrielle's life •Having a bottle feeding kitten •Compassionate adoption •How often cats are abandoned at veterinary clinics •About Munchkin •Catexploring with Munchkin •Catexploring with a dog (Cowboy) •How Munchkin and Cowboy get along •Socialising Munchkin •Kayaking with Munchkin •Kayaking with a cat and a dog •How cats can donate blood •How your cat can donate blood too •How animal blood donations work •The blood donation screening process •Why blood donation is important for animals •How Gabrielle learned about clicker training •What Munchkin can do with clicker training •Using clicker training with catexploring •Being on TV with Munchkin •How Gabrielle made Munchkin comfortable with being on live TV •Advice for new catexplorers

JoAnn is mum to Ava, the cat & Patch, the dog. She is also a person of colour. We chat about introducing a cat and a dog, catexploring with them, the realities of catexploring as a person of colour, reacting to the comments you receive and redefining what normal means. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-as-a-person-of-colour-with-a-cat-and-a-dog-joann-ava-patch To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •About Ava (cat) •Finding pet friendly rental properties •Managing cat allergies •Being a first time cat owner •About Patch (dog) •Introducing Patch & Ava •Ensuring that Patch & Ava get along •Training Patch •Catexploring with Patch and Ava •Importance of crate training •Being a person of colour while catexploring vs being a while person while catexploring •Reacting to the situations when people aren't nice about catexploring •Being calm and courteous in those situations •Managing gas lighting •Importance to learning about other's point of view •Experiences with learning about BIPOC •Breaking your normal •Feeling that catexploring wasn't normal initially and how to overcome that •Learning to not to care about what others think •Realising that people are curious and positive with catexploring •Realising that by catexploring, we're encouraging others to go catexploring •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire JoAnn & Ava •Product & service that has been a gamechanger for JoAnn & Ava

Dylan is a kitty who goes catexploring with her dog brother, Ronan. We chat to their mum, Neen, about introducing them and creating a happy relationship between a cat and dog. We also dive into catexploring with both a cat and dog, particularly when you are camping, hiking, canoeing and even vanning. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/creating-a-happy-relationship-between-your-cat-and-dog-and-going-camping-canoeing-and-vanning-with-them-with-my-trail-buddy-dylan-ronan-neen To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •About Dylan, the cat •How Dylan (the cat) and Ronan (the dog get along) •Introducing Dylan and Ronan •Ronan's separation anxiety •Why Neen picked getting a cat instead of another dog to help Ronan's separation anxiety •How Neen helped Ronan's separation anxiety •Creating a safe space & crate training for Ronan •Reinforcing the boundaries between Dylan and Ronan •Catexploring Dylan does •How to go catexploring with a cat and dog •What the first camping trip with Dylan was like •Paddling to their first camping location •Canoeing with Dylan •Zoomies while camping •Camping with Dylan and Ronan •How Neen approaches camping differently now with experience with Dylan & Ronan •Why Neen chooses a paddle on site for camping with Dylan •What Neen takes for camping with Dylan •Kitty litter while camping •What Dylan learns from Ronan •How Dylan has become more confident •What to be consider when picking a tent for camping with a cat & dog •How Dylan & Ronan hang out while setting up a camp site •The first time Neen & Dylan went canoeing on their own •How Dylan comforted Neen when stressed on the canoe •Plans to van with Dylan and Ronan •Making the van cat & dog friendly •How to show your cat that an air bnb or hotel is home and safe •Helping Dylan adjust to life on the road •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while out and about with Dylan •Catexplorers that inspire Neen & Dylan

Wondered how to hold your cat in a way that doesn't freak them out? Or why our cats appear stressed when we scruff them? Or what behaviours you should train your cat (and how) for catexploring? Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behaviour Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Tabitha shares all about fear free handling methods that you can use. Why we shouldn't scruff our cats - and how we should restrain them. We also dive into how to train your cat to come when catexploring and even how to get them out of a sticky situation while you are out and about together. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/low-stress-ways-to-hold-your-cat-training-them-for-those-sticky-situations-while-catexploring-and-more-with-tabitha-kucera-from-chirrups-and-chatter To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •What does Fear Free mean? •How to create a fear free happy home •Why you shouldn't pet your cat while playing with them •How to help harness your cat's predatory instincts •Fear friendly, low stress handling of our cats •Why we shouldn't scruff our cats •Different ways to hold our cats that is low stress for our cats •How to restrain your cat (without scruffing them) if they get into 'trouble' while catexploring •Recall training for catexploring •What to do if your cat gets into a space that they shouldn't while you are catexploring •How to get your cranky or upset cat to safety (while catexploring) without restraining them •How to clicker and target stick train while catexploring •What to do if you see an off leash dog while catexploring •Low stress ways to give your cat medicine •Medication training your cat •Low stress ways to brush your cat's teeth •Using these techniques to help fear in older cats •Why we shouldn't throw our cats into situations they fear •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment about cat behaviour •Who inspires Tabitha in the cat space •Gamechanger for cat behaviour management

Gibson is a catexplorer who explores the urban jungle that is Toronto. On top of that, Gibson is such a pro with clicker training. We spoke to his mum, Sarah, all about training Gibson, catexploring in urban areas, using public transport & clicker training. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/urban-catexploring-training-your-cat-and-more-with-the-gibson-chronicles To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about: •How Gibson came into Sarah's life •How they realised Gibson was a catexplorer •About Gibson •Types of catexploring they do •How Gibson was trained to go catexploring in urban areas •How to find cat friendly indoor locations •Catexploring around people with cat allergies •How to go catexploring on public transport •Catexploring with other catexplorers •Cat meet up •How Sarah started to train Gibson to be a catexplorer •How their catexploring has evolved •Taking things slow and steady •Comparing your cat to Instagram cats •What makes your cat enjoy certain types of catexploring •The clicker training behaviours Gibson can do •How Gibson got started with clicker training •The basics of clicker training •Teaching Gibson non-verbal cues •Clicker training while catexploring •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorer that inspire Sarah and Gibson •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger for Gibson Catexplorer Podcast 50th episode giveaway details Win a Catexplorer mug AND beanie to keep you warm. Option 1: Leave a review for the Catexplorer Podcast (find out how to here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast) Screenshot your review Upload it to social media, tag Catexplorer (@catexplorer.community on Instagram, Catexplorer on Facebook, or post in the Catexplorer Community Facebook group) and use #catexplorerpodcast50 Option 2: Take a photo or video of you wearing or using your Catexplorer merchandise (hoodies, T-shirts, tanks etc). Special points if your cat is in the photo! Upload it to social media, tag Catexplorer (@catexplorer.community on Instagram, Catexplorer on Facebook, or post in the Catexplorer Community Facebook group) and use #catexplorerpodcast50 You can join in either way. Or you can even join in both ways and you will get double the entries. Have more than one piece of Catexplorer merchandise? Each post will be a separate entry. Giveaway closes at 5pm (Australian EST) on the 10th September 2020. Winner will be announced on social media on the 15th September 2020.

Fisher is a maine coon cat who loves being on water. He spends his time on boats, tubes, stand up paddleboards and with his humans, Lorraine & Finn. We asked Lorraine & Finn about how they trained Fisher to be comfortable on the water, how they take him on the boat and how they developed trust between themselves and Fisher. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/training-to-ride-on-a-boat-love-water-with-fisher-the-mainecoon To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a Catexplorer Podcast review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •How Fisher came into Lorraine & Finn's lives •About Fisher •Catexploring Fisher does •Managing human nerves with catexploring •Introducing Fisher to water •Developing trust with your cat •Understanding Fisher's limits •How Fisher learned to swim •Comfort on the water •Making sure you are confident while catexploring •Packing list for taking Fisher on the boat •Cat friendly sunscreen •Keeping Fisher cool while catexploring •Boat safety with Fisher •Fisher and his lifejacket •How to know floating devices are cat friendly •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment said while catexploring with Fisher •Catexplorer who inspire Finn & Lorraine •Product, service, program that has been a gamechanger for Fisher

Dr Kristyn Vitale is a researcher & educator in Animal Behavior, welfare & human-animal interaction. Kristyn has done some fascinating research looking at social behaviour between cats, the cat-human bond and so much more. We chat all about socialising your cat, what to do if you missed socialising them when they were kittens, how to manage separation anxiety, how to find what motivates your cat & the mistakes people make when fixing bad behaviours with their cats. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/ask-a-cat-behaviourist-socialising-cats-separation-anxiety-in-cats-fixing-bad-behaviours-finding-what-motivates-your-cat-with-dr-kristyn-vitale To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about •What does it mean to socialise a cat? •Why is it important to socialise a cat? •How do you socialise a cat if you missed socialising them during their "kitten" stage? •How to make socialisation while catexploring easier •How cat socialisation classes work •How to find cat socialisation classes near you •How to socialise your cat if you don't have a kitten socialisation class near you •Socialisation of cats in their litter •Attachment behaviour in cats •How to help our cats manage separation anxiety •Including cats as a part of the family when big events happen •Thoughts on negative reinforcement and aversives •How to combat situations without using negative reinforcement •Positive reinforcement methods •How to find what motivates your cat •Cats are individuals •Mistakes people make with their cat's "bad" behaviour •Advice for new cat owners •Most entertaining comment about cat behaviour •Cat experts that inspire Kristyn •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger for Kristyn's cats

Ruffy is a tripod kitty who also has diabetes. But he doesn't let this slow him down. He loves hanging out at breweries with his humans, Jeanette and Chris. Jeanette & Chris share what it is like catexploring with a tripod kitty, managing Ruffy's diabetes and how they go catexporing at breweries. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catexploring-at-breweries-with-a-tripod-kitty-who-has-diabetes-with-ruff-the-beer-cat To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast What we talk about: •How Ruffy came into Jeanette & Chris' lives •About Ruffy's leg amputation •About Ruffy •The catexploring Ruffy does •How Ruffy visits breweries •How to find cat friendly breweries •Harness training & catexploring with Ruffy as he is a tripod •What it is like living with a tripod cat •How Ruffy reacted to becoming a tripod •Ruffy's diabetes diagnosis •How Jeanette & Chris manage Ruffy's diabetes •Catexploring & Ruffy's diabetes •Treating Ruffy's diabetes •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment heard while catexploring •Catexplorer that inspire Ruffy •Product that has been a gamechanger

Most of the time, Yuki goes catexploring with her Bengal cat, Eubie. But she also has 2 other cats, Tomoya & Hajime. And usually, she is fostering a few cats too. Yuki shares about her catexploring journey, the importance of looking after our cats' dental health (and how), fostering cats, keeping cats entertained & about cat food. See the show notes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/catering-to-different-cats-personalities-while-catexploring-fostering-cats-dental-health-and-cat-food-with-yuki-from-tomonhajime To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about: •The cats living with Yuki when we recorded the episode •Using food motivation while catexploring •How Yuki finds paths to go catexploring on •The realities of catexploring on coastal paths •Catexploring with different cats & catering to their personalities •Yuki's cats' dental journey •Importance of dental health checks •How to pick up if your cat may have dental health concerns •How to keep your cat's teeth healthy •Why it is important to foster cats •How to keep 5 cats entertained •Interactive toys and food puzzles •Advice for people who are thinking about fostering cats •How to find a foster agency to work with & what to look out for •What to look for when purchasing commercial pet food •Making raw food for your cats •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire Yuki •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger

Mac is a cat who has done so much catexploring already. Her humans, Geraldine & Patrick share how they trained Mac. The challenges they have had with camping and how they camp with Mac now. And how they fly on a plan with her. We also dive into how to start catexploring with your cat. See the shownotes here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/camping-flying-in-a-plane-and-learning-how-to-be-a-catexplorer-with-mac-fab-cat To find out how to leave a review see here: https://catexplorer.co/podcast-entries/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-catexplorer-podcast To support Catexplorer & join the Catexplorer Purr Squad or become a Catexplorer Producer, see here: https://catexplorer.co/support What we talk about: •How Mac came into Geraldine & Patrick's lives •All about Mac •Why Patrick decided to be a cat dad after initially resisting •The catexploring Mac does •Why Mac became a catexplorer •How Mac was trained to be a catexplorer •Mac daily catexploring routine •What happens when Mac doesn't follow routine •Flying on a plane with Mac •What it was like to fly with Mac for the first time •What it is like to fly with Mac now •How Patrick & Geraldine prepare Mac for flying now •What they take when they fly with Mac •Finding pet friendly taxis/Ubers •What it was like to camp with Mac the first time •How Geraldine & Patrick now go camping with Mac •Zoomies while camping? •Staying somewhere overnight with Mac •Litter box while camping •Future catexploring goals •Advice for new catexplorers •Most entertaining comment heard while catexploring •Catexplorers that inspire Mac, Geraldine & Patrick •Product, service or program that has been a gamechanger for Mac