Frequently Asked Questions

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Clients usually contact me for four primary reasons: inter-cat tension or conflict, house soiling issues, help with enrichment or training, and fear or anxiety in their cats. In the appointment, I begin by helping clients assess their homes for potential stressors, as these often contribute to unwanted behaviours. We then discuss management and prevention strategies to mitigate these behaviours, while also incorporating enrichment and training into the cat's daily routine to enhance their overall well-being.

You can ask, but I will tell you to contact your veterinarian for all non-behaviour questions. If a behaviour concern stems from a medical diagnosis, or if your veterinarian has diagnosed your cat with a behaviour disorder, I would love to work with you and your veterinarian to create and carry out a treatment plan.

I focused my consulting towards cats because they are often misunderstood and forgotten, and I have more experience with feline behaviour so I believe I can make a bigger difference in their lives. I also think there are MANY dog trainers out there to choose from, and an abundance of resources available for all sorts of canine behaviour questions. I like to caution dog parents that many of those trainers and resources range from ineffective to downright harmful,  so choosing a dog professional can be a challenging but critical decision. Here is an article with a lot of info on how to choose a dog trainer from companionanimalpsychology.com. 

I currently do not have dog training credentials, so I don't want to call myself a dog trainer. However, I know a lot about dogs and how they learn, so if you would like to ask me questions I would be open to it! Send me an email and we can sort out a consultation if I believe I can help you. If I'm not confident I have the knowledge to answer your questions, I will direct you to a more experienced trainer. 

I focused my consulting towards cats because I feel like they are often misunderstood and forgotten. I have experience handling, caring for, or providing veterinary care for a variety of animals like horses, birds, reptiles, and small mammals, and I would never say no to learning how to help any animal. If you have other pets that you want to ask me about, feel free to send me an email with the species and your question, and if I'm confident I can help you we can discuss setting up a consultation. If I'm not confident, I will help you find someone who is more familiar with your species or concerns.