Gray kitten playing with its paw on green grass outdoors during sunset with a blurred background of trees and glowing bokeh effects.
Gray kitten playing with its paw on green grass outdoors during sunset with a blurred background of trees and glowing bokeh effects.

HOW I WORK

I address cat behavior concerns using science-backed behavior modification methods and techniques that utilize reward-based positive reinforcement only. Every cat is an individual, and every household is unique. That’s why I provide individualized behavior plans tailored specifically to you and your cat.

My treatment plans focus on:

  • Resolving your specific behavior concerns

  • Supporting your cat’s emotional and physical well-being

  • Strengthening the relationship between you and your feline companion

Ultimately, my goal is to help your cat live with confidence, security, and fulfillment - allowing them, as much as possible, to be a lion in a jungle of small bushes.

 

What Specific Concerns Do I Address

Wellness and Prevention

Introductions: cat(s) to new home, new cat(s), or new people (including babies)

Kitten Socialization and Care

Senior Cat Care

Litter Box Issues / House Soiling

Spraying / Marking

Destructive Behavior: scratching furniture, household items

Nuisance Behaviors: excessive vocalization, counter-surfing, undesirable nighttime activities

Aggressive Behavior: cat-on-cat, cat-on-human

Fear / Anxiety

Compulsive Behaviors: overgrooming, wool sucking/chewing, ingestion of non-food items

A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a denim jacket, and black boots is high-fiving a ginger cat sitting in a stroller in a park with green trees and buildings in the background.
A ginger cat with a red collar lying on a tree branch in a garden with green leaves and tree trunks.
An orange tabby cat with green eyes peeking out from between the branches of a large tree with textured bark.
A woman walking her dog in a grassy area enclosed by a black metal fence on a city street, with row houses, parked cars, and street signs for Howard Avenue and Macon Street in the background.
An orange tabby cat with a pink leash climbing a tree with green leaves.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses standing outdoors in a denim jacket, looking at a large orange cat perched on a tree branch. The cat wears a red leash and is looking back at the woman. The background features green leaves and a park setting.

Leash Walking Bhanu in Saratoga Park, Brooklyn