HOW CAN A
CAT BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST
HELP YOU?
WHAT IS A CAT BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST?
A Cat Behaviour Specialist is a professionally trained and qualified Animal Behaviourist. They hold professional memberships and accreditations in their field. A Cat Behaviour Specialist is formally educated and qualified in the field of Cat Behaviour and Animal Behaviour by a regulatory authority. It's important to research the training your Cat Behaviourist has completed because unfortunately, anyone can claim to be one.
A Cat Behaviour Specialist or Cat Behaviourist is skilled in understanding and shaping behaviours in a cat. They typically work with cats displaying behaviour problems. A professionally trained Cat Behaviour Specialist can quickly recognise why your cat is behaving the way they do. They specialise in educating you on understanding the factors that motivate, drive and influence your cat's negative behaviour. They work alongside you to help you rectify the problematic behaviours your cat is exhibiting. A Cat Behaviourist specialises in cat behaviour and is an expert in behaviour modification.
A Cat Behaviour Specialist has a deep understanding of cat psychology and the behaviour traits of the particular breed of the cat being treated. A Cat Behaviour Specialist guides and supports cat owners in cultivating positive interactions with their cats and effectively addresses and eliminates unwanted behaviours. With a wide range of cat behaviour problems encountered, the experienced Cat Behaviourist's training is complemented by their wealth of experience.
WHO AM I?
My name is Dionna Newton, I am an Animal Behaviourist and founder of Animal Behaviour Australia. And I love cats! I help people to understand their pets and how to solve behaviour problems often in just 90 minutes. I have over 20 years of experience undertaking animal behaviour consultations as a Pet Psychologist. I am originally from the UK and have a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree. My Honours project focused on animal behaviour. I started training in Animal Behaviour at university before I trained specifically in Pet Animal Psychology through the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) – a training college that specifically teaches Pet Animal Behaviour. I am a member of CABTI (COAPE Association of Behaviourists and Trainers International).
As a Cat Behaviour Specialist, I know how cats think. Some people call us Cat Whisperers, but we are trained Cat Behaviour specialists who understand how animals think, feel, and act the way they do. We know how to solve problem behaviours and can prevent problem behaviours from taking hold. The result is happier cats, happier owners and better communication between the two.
WHAT ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AUSTRALIA'S CAT LAB OFFERS:
A service where you meet a Cat Behaviour Specialist one-on-one in your own home, at a time convenient for you. No matter where you live in Australia. In just 90 minutes, our Cat Behaviour Specialist will assess your cat and your unique situation via video call. They see first-hand how your cat acts without disturbing their natural state. The assessment must be conducted without your cat's knowledge. This enables our Cat Behaviour Specialist to design a tailor-made plan to resolve and prevent problem behaviour problems in your unique cat.
For a Cat Behaviour Specialist, observing your cat's normal behaviour is actually more crucial than witnessing unwanted behaviour. Crazy right? It is vitally important for a Cat Behaviourist to look at your cat’s innate personality and normal behaviour traits. This allows them to prepare a targeted plan of action specifically for your unique cat, and you. This proven method allows a Cat Behaviour Specialist to get to the bottom of the root cause quickly and enables them to help you design a tailor-made treatment plan to work from.
After your consultation, you will have a full understanding of your cat’s behaviour problems, why and how they have been established and how to rectify their unwanted behaviour. With the tools taught to you by our Cat Behaviour Specialist, along with dedicated practice at home with your cat, you will be fully empowered to change your cat's unwanted behaviour successfully.
Your Cat Behaviour Specialist will build your customised cat behaviour plan for your cat with your input, taking into account what is achievable for you, in your home environment. Fully empowered, you then practice with your cat at home, to successfully change your cat's unwanted behaviour problems.
You have a customised plan in hand, specific to your unique cat. This plan is built with your input to ensure you are happy that you can action the plan on the day-to-day, otherwise, it is pointless.
No two cats are the same. Even if two cats suffer from the same behavioural condition, each plan prepared will be different for each and every cat and owner.
MOST COMMON QUESTIONS CLIENTS ASK BEFORE BOOKING:
If you need more information or have questions, please reach out via email.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
At Animal Behaviour Australia we are committed to rectifying the cause of your cat’s behaviour problem, giving you a problem-free cat. Simply treating symptoms won't fix the root cause or address the motivating factors causing your cat's unwanted behaviours. To address BOTH the cause and symptoms, we recommend booking a Behaviour Consultation for your cat with our Cat Behaviour Specialist. We will develop a targeted treatment plan tailored to your cat and your particular circumstances. Each plan is unique, just like each cat and you. A Behaviour Consultation is less costly than you might expect. Don't wait, seek help for your cat. BOOK NOW!!