Cat Training Resources
Start With a Certified Cat Trainer*
Look for trainers who have passed a written and/or hands-on examination of their knowledge of cat behavior, training theory and teaching skills. Check out the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants for more resources.
What qualities should you look for in a trainer?
- Holds the proper certification, as listed above.
- Emphasizes rewards-based training methods. These methods focus on rewarding the cat for good behaviors and managing the cat’s environment to prevent mistakes rather than punishing them.
- Does not guarantee results. Trainers should recognize and acknowledge the complexity of both human and cat behavior
*If your cat is experiencing serious aggression, fear or anxiety, skip right to a veterinary behaviorist.
If you still need more help after seeing a certified trainer, visit a veterinary behaviorist.
Veterinary behaviorists are veterinarians who have completed a residency with a specialty in animal behavior and have passed a qualifying examination. A list of veterinary behaviorists can be found at dacvb.org. Click the “For the Public” tab, then “Find a Board-Certified Behaviorist.”
Certified Trainers
Note: Many trainers are providing virtual services in addition to or instead of in-person services. Check with providers directly.
New York City
Behavior Vets – behaviorvetsnyc.com – [email protected] – (646) 661-1001
Pumpkin Pups – pumpkinpups.com – [email protected] (serves Brooklyn for in-person consultations)
Virtual Only (trainers located outside NYC but offering virtual services)
Fundamentally Feline – fundamentallyfeline.com – [email protected]
Chirrups and Chatter – chirrupsandchatter.com/cat-training-services – contact via website
By Your Side Pet Behavior Consulting and Training – byyoursidepet.com – [email protected]
Young Lion Training and Behavior, LLC – youngliontraining.com – [email protected]
Veterinary Behaviorists
- Behavior Vets – behaviorvetsnyc.com – [email protected] – (646) 661-1001
- Animal Behavior Clinic New Jersey – animalbehaviorclinicnj.com – [email protected]
- Florida Veterinary Behavior Service – doctor to doctor telemedicine consultations available – flvetbehavior.com – [email protected] – (561) 795-9398
- Texas Veterinary Behavior Service – Virtual consultations – texasvetbehavior.com – [email protected] – (281) 980-3737
- Animal Behavior Clinic – Virtual consultations – animalbehaviorclinic.net – [email protected] – (503) 236-7833
- The Veterinary Behavior Center – Virtual consultations – www.vetbehaviorcenter.com/vet-to-vet-teleconsult –[email protected]
The ASPCA provides the above certified professional cat trainer resource list for the convenience of its clients, and inclusion on this list does not suggest any formal affiliation with any of the service providers named herein. The ASPCA makes no representation or warranty whatsoever about, and shall not be held liable for, the services that may be subsequently provided by any such service provider. Further, this resource list does not constitute an endorsement by the ASPCA of any service provider, company, product, or person.
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