Ep 9. Woody the Killer Kitty

Woody the Killer Kitty is the 9th episode of the popular television series My Cat From Hell season 7. In this episode, Jackson Galaxy, the cat behaviorist, meets Woody, a 3-year-old black cat who is extremely aggressive and has been terrorizing his owners, Lindsey and Kyle, for months. Woody has a history of attacking both humans and other animals, and his behavior has become so unmanageable that Lindsey and Kyle have to lock him up in a separate room for most of the day.

Jackson gets to work trying to figure out why Woody is behaving so aggressively. He begins by observing Woody's interactions with Lindsey and Kyle, as well as with other cats in the house. He quickly notices that Woody is extremely territorial and will attack any other animal that comes near him. Jackson believes that this behavior stems from Woody feeling threatened and insecure, and he decides to work on building Woody's confidence.

To help Woody feel more secure, Jackson introduces a number of environmental enrichment tools, such as climbing shelves and food puzzles. These tools give Woody a way to release his pent-up energy and aggression in a constructive way, rather than taking it out on his owners. Jackson also teaches Lindsey and Kyle a number of techniques for dealing with Woody's aggressive behavior, such as how to recognize his warning signs and how to redirect his energy.

Over the course of the episode, Jackson continues to work with Woody and his owners to improve his behavior. There are setbacks along the way, as Woody continues to display aggressive tendencies, but Jackson remains patient and persistent. Eventually, with a lot of hard work and dedication, Woody begins to show signs of improvement. He becomes more relaxed and less aggressive, and he even starts to enjoy playing with the other cats in the house.

By the end of the episode, Woody is a completely different cat. He is no longer aggressive and hostile, and he is able to live peacefully with his owners and the other cats in the house. Lindsey and Kyle are overjoyed to see such a dramatic change in Woody's behavior, and they credit Jackson with helping them save their beloved pet.

Overall, Woody the Killer Kitty is an inspiring episode that highlights the effectiveness of positive reinforcement and environmental enrichment in working with even the most challenging feline behaviors. It shows that with patience, dedication, and a willingness to try new things, even the most aggressive cats can learn to behave in a more positive way.