Cat Behaviour Problems
Alnwick and surrounding areas
Changing your cat’s behaviour for the better.
You want a happy, trusting relationship with your cat (or cats) so you can enjoy a good life together. You recognise cats are sensitive creatures with specific needs.
You may be frustrated or worried that your cat is…
Toileting, spraying or scratching indoors
Being aggressive
Eating things they shouldn’t
Overly-attached to you
Showing fearful, phobic, or repetitive behaviours
Unwanted behaviours are stressful for you and your cat to live with. It can be hard to know how to help when your cat is worried by something. Often their instinct is to just hide away or quickly lash out. With my ‘Cat Behaviour’ package you will understand your cat better and know what to do to change unwanted behaviour.
A stress-free future for you and your cat
“Nothing short of a great experience with Julie from Thinking Paws!
Our cat, Max, had a litter box problem. Julie quickly and successfully diagnosed the issue, offered a variety of solutions and one of them quickly worked for Max. No more peeing around the house! She offered in-person visits, online check-ins and option to send photos and videos.
Furthermore, Julie guided us through cleaning the house, creating bonding rituals with our cat, she helped us discover that he is smart and trainable, and he enjoys puzzle and novelty. She offered a few budget friendly game options, and plenty advise on questions regarding grooming, going out for walks, interacting with other cats and possibility of adopting a friend for Max.
But most importantly, she gave us confidence in our abilities as Max's carers, and brought back the joy of having him when we thought he was just stressed and unhappy. We are very grateful for this professional help and would definitely recommend Thinking Paws to anyone who wants to improve the wellbeing of their pets”.
— Anna and Max
Investment
Cat Behaviour - £400
Understand and improve your cat’s unwanted behaviour such as toileting outside the litter tray, spraying indoors, being aggressive or over-grooming. Guiding you to feel confident in what to do so things start to feel calmer and more manageable at home.
What’s included in your 6-week package:
A 1.5–2 hour in-depth consultation to get to the root of the behaviour, followed by a personalised behaviour plan with clear, practical steps that fit into your day-to-day life
Two 1-hour follow-up coaching sessions to support you as you put the plan into practice, adjust things where needed so you keep making progress
Ongoing support between sessions so you’re not left guessing or trying to figure things out on your own
Further support:
If needed, we can continue working together, especially where there are multiple or long-standing behaviour concerns.
Additional follow-up sessions are available at £95, including a 1-hour coaching session plus 2 weeks of remote support.
Insurance claims:
As I am a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (C.C.A.B.) for cats, you may be able to claim back my fees via your insurance.
What are the benefits of Cat Behaviour Therapy?
From our first consultation you will understand what is motivating your cat’s unwanted behaviour and how to mange this in the short-term
Your behaviour report will provide clear guidance on how to start changing your cat’s behaviour so you can begin seeing positive changes at home
You’ll leave each follow up session with next steps and resources such as videos to help keep you moving forward
We can catch up via email or WhatsApp so any questions you have between sessions can be answered quickly
Ready to get support for you and your cat?
Click the link below to get started
This support may be a good fit if:
You feel like you’ve tried everything but the problem continues
You want support from someone who understands how stressful and upsetting cat behaviour problems can feel
You value practical, evidence-based guidance because conflicting advice has left you feeling confused
You want to feel confident that you’re helping your cat in the right way
You love your cat and want recommendations that are both kind and effective
You want life with your cat to feel calmer, easier, and more settled again
Is cat behaviour support
right for you?
What to do now...
STEP 1
Book in
STEP 2
Get started with your plan
STEP 3
Improve your cat’s behaviour
Alex and Anthony with Luna and Rufus
Luna and Rufus were rescued together from Dubai. They were firm friends, always spending time in each other’s company until a neighbourhood cat startled them through the window resulting in Rufus attacking Luna. Not surprisingly, after this their relationship completely broke down. Luna became afraid of Rufus as he would chase and attack her given the opportunity. Alex and Anthony were very upset and thought their beautiful cats would never be able to live together again.
They did not give up! With the support of my ‘Cat Behaviour’ package, they worked really hard. It took time and a lot of patience, but this is where they are now. ‘I thought I would give you a quick update. Rufus and Luna are together most of the day and evening supervised, and just play non-stop. It’s a huge change and just wanted to say thank you so much for helping us overcome those early hurdles so we could get to this place today.’
Luna and Rufus are a credit to the huge effort their humans made. It was all worth it as you can see them re-united in the photo.
FAQs
Got a question you don’t see here? Send me an email. Please include your phone number.
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It is a requirement for membership of my professional bodies that I only undertake behaviour work on veterinary referral. This is because behaviour problems can arise from currently undiagnosed or previous medical problems. It may surprise you to learn that up to 80% of dog and cat behaviour cases involve pain (Mills et al., 2020). Therefore, before starting behaviour modification work it is important for your vet to first rule out / treat any underlying causes of the problem.
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Don’t worry. That is not unusual, and all unwanted behaviours can be addressed. You may just need to book additional follow up sessions so we can work through everything.
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As each cat is an individual, it is possible that you would need to book a Cat Behaviour Support programme for each cat. Please get in touch to work out the best approach for you.
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While I would love to meet your cat, if they are out and about or prefer to avoid unfamiliar people I can still show you what to do without meeting them.
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Yes, remote consultations can work very well for cats. Luna and Rufus are one example of a successful remote Cat Behaviour Support outcome.
Let’s Get Started!
If you need relief from your cat’s unwanted behaviour, just click on the link below.