Personalised 1:1 cat training plans and coaching
Increasing your cat’s confidence, enriching their life, teaching them to become an active and willing participant in their own care, improving your communication and strengthening your bond.
I’m here to help…
All cats can benefit from training, from kittens to seniors. Enrichment training and nosework stimulate a cat's natural curiosity and instincts, keeping them mentally and physically active, which helps prevent boredom and weight gain and builds their confidence. Positive reinforcement training and pattern games can be used to address problem behaviours or, better still, prevent them from occurring. Cooperative care training, such as teaching a cat to voluntarily enter their cat carrier, or willingly accept grooming, toothbrushing, veterinary examinations and the administration of medications, reduces stress, making these activities more manageable for both cats and their caregivers and improving feline health and wellbeing. Training also improves cat-human communication, strengthens the bond between cats and their guardians, fosters trust, and ensures a more harmonious living environment, leading to happier, healthier, well-adjusted cats who are better equipped to cope with life’s challenges.
Whether you’re completely new to cat training or are looking to hone your skills and learn advanced techniques, for example, training start button behaviours, I’m here to help. As an experienced and enthusiastic cat trainer, I can provide tailored training plans and coaching, setting you and your cat up to succeed. Imagine a future where your kitten or cat doesn’t just tolerate routine care and veterinary procedures but is an active and willing participant; you can challenge their brains and strengthen your bond or address undesirable behaviours like counter-surfing or door-dashing by training them to lie down and relax on their mat. With a personalised 1:1 cat training package, that future is within reach.
Learn how to train your kitten or cat to:
Come when they are called (recall)
Voluntarily enter and travel calmly in their cat carrier
Sit, lie down and stay
Station on a mat
Jump up or down
Voluntarily accept grooming
Voluntarily accept nail clipping
Voluntarily accept toothbrushing
Voluntarily accept veterinary examination
Voluntarily take oral medication - liquid or tablets
Voluntarily accept the application of topical medication
Voluntarily accept being given medication/vaccinations
Use a cat flap
Participate in nosework for cats, pattern games or agility
Touch a target with their nose, paw(s) or other body part
Fun “trick” training, e.g. give a ”high-five”
1:1 Training Package
Investment: £195
A 60-minute 1:1 coaching session, held online using Google Meet, including:
A discussion to understand your specific training goals or challenges to put together a bespoke training plan.
Explanation and demonstrations of training techniques and how to set up your cat for success.
Real-time observation of you training your cat and/or feedback on video footage.
A recording of the session for your reference.
A personalised training action plan giving you step-by-step instructions tailored to your cat’s specific needs and your training goals.
Six weeks of remote follow-up support via email and WhatsApp to monitor your progress, provide timely reassurance and guidance, navigate any challenges and celebrate your successes.
Access to exclusive resources and training materials.
The reassuring knowledge that you are doing everything you can to enrich your cat’s life and give them the ability to cope with life’s challenges and become willing participants in their own care.
*If planning to train more complex or advanced behaviours, additional coaching sessions may be required.
Follow-up 1:1 Cat Training Coaching Sessions
Investment: £75
A 60-minute* 1:1 online cat training coaching session to support ongoing training and troubleshoot any obstacles, including:
A written summary of what has been discussed during any additional session, including updates to your personalised training action plan.
A recording provided for your reference.
*May be taken as two 30-minute sessions if preferred.
Follow-up 1:1 cat training coaching sessions can only be booked following an initial 1:1 training package and must be booked within six months of the initial coaching session.
Take the first step towards unleashing your cat’s potential.
Get in touch now to book your personalised 1:1 cat training coaching session.
“Claire has been incredibly helpful”
"With Athena being an indoor cat, I had concerns on how to provide sufficient enrichment to keep her happy, Claire has been incredibly helpful in suggesting ways to set up the home to benefit her, along with tips for clicker training, which I feel helps provide her with mental enrichment which has also been great at creating a bond between us."
– Calum with Athena
A Personalised 1:1 Kitten/Cat Training Plan and Coaching Package is perfect for:
Cat guardians who want to help their cats cope with everyday challenges such as travelling in a carrier, vet visits, grooming sessions and the administration of medication, by training them to become willing and active participants in their own care.
Cat guardians who would like to improve their ability to communicate with their feline companion, strengthening the cat-human bond.
Cat guardians who are keen to enrich their cats’ lives by engaging their senses through scentwork games.
All ages, breeds and abilities of kittens and cats - it’s a fantastic form of enrichment, providing mental and physical stimulation and it’s fun for cats and their guardians!
Does this sound like you?
Ready to get started?
Book your session
Tell me a bit about your cat, any prior training experience you have and any specific behaviour(s) you’re keen to train or training challenges you’d like to work through. Click the button below and it’ll take you straight to the contact page.
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Training coaching
I’ll send you pre-session preparation materials. During your coaching session, we’ll have an in-depth discussion about how to meet your training goals or work through any challenges and I’ll send you a personalised training action plan.
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Get training!
It’s time to implement the training plan, using the strategies and techniques I’ve taught you to unleash your cat’s potential and enjoy seeing them learn new skills. I’ll work closely with you and your cat, providing guidance and support every step of the way.
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Ready to begin the journey towards a well-trained and happy companion? Book your session now to get started!
FAQs
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Absolutely! My 1:1 training sessions involve you, the owner, as an active participant. I believe in empowering you to train your cat by giving you the knowledge and support you need to succeed.
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While I cannot guarantee specific results, my training programmes are designed to set your cat up for success. I can’t wait to give you the support and guidance you need, to help you and your cat succeed.
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Cats are individuals, so the number of sessions your cat will need to reach a particular training goal will depend on factors such as their previous training history and motivation and how complex the target behaviour is. Additional follow-on training sessions are available to purchase after the completion of an initial training package. If you would like to discuss your specific training goals and how I can help you and your cat achieve them, please contact me to book a free 15-minute discovery call.
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Cat welfare is my priority. I use positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desired behaviours rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach ensures a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your cat.
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I can help you train a wide range of cooperative care behaviours to help your cat cope with life's challenges and fun trick training to help enrich your cat’s life and strengthen their bond with you. Get in touch to discuss your training goals, and I’ll let you know whether I can help, or I’ll be happy to refer you to another trusted colleague.
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I know what you’re thinking; in person must be better, right? In fact, for most clients and circumstances, remote consultations are preferable to in-person consultations. There are several key advantages, including:
Coaching is delivered live via camera and the emphasis is on teaching you how to train your cat, not showing how a qualified behaviourist and trainer can do it.
Your cat’s behaviour may be different if a behaviourist/trainer visits your home. Cats often hide or act more cautiously than usual if there’s an unfamiliar person in their territory. I will likely observe a more accurate representation of your cat’s abilities and training progress if I’m not physically in your home.
The presence of an unfamiliar person in your cat’s home environment may cause them to experience fear, anxiety and stress, negatively impacting their behaviour, emotional well-being, and ability to learn.
Your cat has an established relationship with you and trusts you. They will be more receptive to training if you train them rather than a stranger.
I can demonstrate training techniques and training set-ups with my cats and then watch you implement the training/behaviour modification plan with your cat(s) either in a live session or by reviewing your video recordings.
I can work with you wherever you live.
Online consultations do not incur mileage and travel time costs.