How do I find a cat behaviorist?
You can find a certified behavior consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. To learn more about finding a certified behaviorist, talk to your vet or go to the website for Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists.
What do cat behaviorists do?
A cat behaviourist (often called a Cat Behaviour Counsellor or Consultant) is a professional person who helps owners to resolve or understand any kind of behaviour in their cats that is worrying them or they find difficult to handle.
How do I become a cat behavior consultant?
A Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist holds a doctoral degree with focus on animal behavior, and possesses five years of experience, or holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine that requires two years of residency in animal behavior and three years of experience in applied animal behavior.
When to refer your cat to a behaviorist?
If your cat has more challenging behavior issues, or if a trainer tells you that he or she is not qualified for your case, ask the trainer for a referral to a certified behavior consultant, a certified applied animal behaviorist or a veterinary behaviorist.
Is it normal for a new cat to have behavior problems?
Nobody adopts, rescues or purchases a cat with the hope the new pet will develop behavior problems. The dream you have of life with your new cat involves one of companionship, good behavior and many long years together.
Who is the best behavior consultant for cats?
I’m Dr. Marci Koski, and I’m passionate about helping cats and their people live happy lives together. I can teach you how to give your cat appropriate outlets for her natural behaviors and stop unwanted ones.
Where can I find information on cat behavior?
CatWatch: This informative newsletter is from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. IAABC Cat Division blog: The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) offers this open-access blog about cat behavior and training. Dogs Have Owners, but Cats Have Staff!
If your cat has more challenging behavior issues, or if a trainer tells you that he or she is not qualified for your case, ask the trainer for a referral to a certified behavior consultant, a certified applied animal behaviorist or a veterinary behaviorist.
How to deal with your cat’s behavioral problems?
1 Find out if this a common kitty behavior. The first order of the day is to understand the behavior. 2 Work with Your Veterinarian. If your cat appears to have a behavior problem, consider medical issues. 3 Provide Solutions. 4 Use Positive Reinforcement Techniques.
Where can I find a cat behavior consultant?
You can also visit cat behavior consultants’ websites and social media channels to evaluate their effectiveness and client satisfaction.
CatWatch: This informative newsletter is from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. IAABC Cat Division blog: The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) offers this open-access blog about cat behavior and training. Dogs Have Owners, but Cats Have Staff!