For years, I thought I was a “good cat mom.”

I fed my cats, loved them, played with them, and kept them safe. But I had no idea how much I was underestimating them — and how much more they actually needed to truly thrive.

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of how one wobbly cat named Sophie changed everything for me, how I accidentally did harness training completely wrong at first, and how each of my cats — from fearful rescues to confident adventurers — taught me what cats really need.

This isn’t just about outdoor adventures. It’s about enrichment, engagement, and the relationship you build when you start doing things with your cat instead of just living alongside them.

You’ll hear how my cats shaped KittyCatGO, why enrichment matters just as much indoors as it does outside, and why it’s never too late to start doing more with your cat. 🐾✨

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🐾 Experience all that the Trailblazers community has to offer with a 2-week trial → kittycatgo.com/trailblazers

🛝 😸 Give your cat a happier, more enriched life with Your Cat’s Playground — my easy, practical guide to everyday cat enrichment. → kittycatgo.com/playground

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, I’m joined by my husband Bobby as we share what’s coming next for KittyCatGO in 2026 — including my upcoming cat enrichment course and new one-on-one training consultations. I also answer listener-submitted questions covering common cat training and enrichment challenges, like helping cats feel more comfortable around passing cars and fireworks, addressing restless or unsettled behavior, and navigating everyday life with sensitive or high-energy cats. We also mix in a few fun, lighthearted questions for a behind-the-scenes look at our life in a multi-cat household.

🎥 Get all the details on my cat enrichment guide, Your Cat's Playground: https://kittycatgo.com/playground

👍 Recommended resources mentioned in episode:

1. Cat School training video
2. Sign up for my email list to stay up to date on all the things!

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❓🐈‍⬛ Find out if your cat is meant for the adventure with my cat personality quiz → kittycatgo.com/quiz

Ever thought about taking your cat on a backpacking trip? 🐱🥾 In this episode, I talk with Kaylin Mayer about training cats from an early age, small-to-big adventures, and the difference between hiking and camping with your feline. We cover essential gear, harness training tips, outdoor bathroom habits, solo female adventures, and safety tips to help you and your cat explore confidently and safely.

👉 Follow Kaylin & Max on Instagram @alwayschoosehappy

👍 Recommended gear & resources mentioned in episode:

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1. Kylo Leash
2. Vitastem

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🐾 Experience all that the Trailblazers community has to offer with a 2-week trial → kittycatgo.com/trailblazers

🐈‍⬛ Learn how to harness and leash train your cat the RIGHT way with my online course, From Homebody to Trailblazer → kittycatgo.com/harnesstrain