I grew up with dogs, but have had cats since I've been married. Cats are very intelligent, but they are more independent than dogs are. That doesn't make them less intelligent, just different. Most of my cats have played fetch as well as any dog. I had one cat that never tired of fetching - I'd give up before she ever would! My first cat learned very quickly to lay down on the floor whenever he was angry and feeling aggressive towards the other male cat in the house. When they first started fighting, I'd tell Cheetah, "NO! Lay down!" So he soon was laying down whenever the other male cat ticked him off - he might have gotten a swat or two in at the other cat before automatically lying down on the floor! LOL
