The narrator's cat stares at them evilly and they wonder if it has a secret second family. They consider getting a camera to monitor the cat's behavior when they are not home. Efforts to assert dominance over the cat and train it, such as eye contact, head rubbing, and putting it on a leash, are met with hostility from the cat. Researching cat training books provided helpful information and advice, and the cat is beginning to understand the narrator better after following the book's guidance.

1. Why does my cat look at me like that? It's a evil stare.
Perhaps he is working out which bit to eat first!

2. Does he have a second family, who only look after him
from 9pm - 7am! I might even get one of those cameras
you can attach to cats, record his movements.

3. The dog even seems confused by the cats behaviour, does
not even get excited when I put my walking shoes on!
Does the cat not appreciate how much fun the dog has
running around in circles, slipping on the wooden floor in
a frenzied dash for the door.

4. Even simply walking across the floor has to be completed
in an arrogant manner, tail up high and walking with
attitude any self-respecting rapper would be proud of!
Come to think of it, what music does the cat prefer, I know
the dog has a liking for Status Quo!

5. So having watched a couple of Cat programs, it is time to
communicate with this pet with attitude, I will show it
who the alpha male around here is! First, apparently if you
look your cat in the eye and slowly close and open your
eyes, it is a sign of friendliness! Ok, the cat is definitely
looking at me with a view to eating me!

6. Next, I try the rubbing of heads, which is another sign of
greeting! The cat must of been watching Rocky 4, I never
saw that left hook coming! I am sure the dog is laughing as
well!

7. My final attempt at training the cat, put it on a lead and
train it to walk by my side. This I have seen done, if the old
girl down the road can train her pet cat to do it, then I am
sure this fully qualified instructor of people can achieve it.
The cat has definitely been watching Rocky, that was some
combination!

8. I have not finished with you Tiddles! A quick bit of
research reveals a book on How To Train Your Cat

9. This book dealt with:

10. What Breed is best for you What you should know before
buying a cat How to select a Cat Breeder Discover how
cats behave How to create a healthy environment for your
cat Common cat diseases and health problems Selecting
the right cat litter Grooming your cat Selecting cat toys
Training your cat to walk (This was what I am looking for!)
Diet Training tips

11. It was a comprehensive list, covering the areas I needed
and some I should of read before letting Tiddles into the
family home! It certainly would of saved a few quid down
the vets, if I had read this book first.

12. The book was easy to read and understand, dealing with a
lot of questions I needed answers for and some I had not
even thought about.

13. Following the advice in this book, the cat is definitely
beginning to understand me a lot easier! You never know
it might even let me stay!

14. That's the cat sorted, now I wonder if there is a book on
"Understanding,Caring For and Training Your missus"?

15. http://www.precious-pets.net/