Feline Behavior Consulting
I am committed to creating a enriching, loving environment both you and your cat can thrive in as you create your own unique form of communication together. I am certified by both Animal Behavior College and Fear Free. I am also currently working with the Karen Pryor Academy toward another professional trainer certification focusing on positive reinforcement.
What?! You can train a Cat?!
Yes, not only can it be done, but most likely if you live with a cat you are already doing it. When you call your cat for dinner, or make the sound of a can opening, and they come running, training is happening. When you walk in the door and say hello and your kitty greets you with a head butt, training is happening. When you get up at some crazy early hour to feed the kitty because they poked at you, training is happening. (Ok, maybe there, kitty is training you!) When your cat hides under the bed from a new person, training is happening. When you make a nice cozy spot for your kitty in the window to watch birds, training is happening. Training is always happening, it is the language you share with your cat. When you are in tune with the needs and wants of your cat, you are training.
Training is as equally important to your pet’s well being as good veterinary care, good nutrition, and a healthy, relaxing environment. It is not a luxury or just to have a few fun tricks. Training is teaching your kitty how to share life with you in a way that benefits both you and her. So why not focus on skills that benefit both of you? The prevailing view that cats will be cats is not all that healthy. You and your cat do not have to just live with things as they are. You can create a thriving environment that will enhance your relationship to each other. Training is a great way to prevent issues that may come up as well. It increases your bond with your cat and your awareness of their behavior so that you can see when something is not quite right sooner.
Each year thousands of beloved cats are surrendered to shelters because of behavior problems that can be solved. Most issues that cats have do have solutions. My training philosophy brings together all the elements of a healthy, enriched environment along with actively working towards behavior that works for both of you. I promote training through positive reinforcement as relaxing play together, time you can both enjoy each other’s company.
I provide feline behavior consultations for cats and their people. Many problems with cats can be successfully addressed such as house-soiling, marking, anxiety, aggression, new pet introductions, and many other issues. My focus is on methods that help to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress and strengthen your relationship with your cat. Arrange a consultation today and we can work together to help strengthen your bond with your precious friend!
Contact me to schedule a consultation!
Consultations provide for:
- marking (spraying of urine against a vertical surface)
- house soiling (urinating or defecating outside the litter box)
- generalized anxiety
- aggression between housemates
- new cat introductions (to current pets)
- scratching of furniture or other destructive tendencies
- preparing your cat for the introduction of a new baby
To schedule an appointment, email through the contact page. I will return your email with available times and days, as well as a behavior history form.
Consultations can be house visits for the local area or phone consultations.
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