Cat Behaviorist

I am kind of getting interested in cat behaviorism. and i am wondering if anyone on this site belongs to this profession. I was wondering about the education involved...primarily in the UK since john and I will be moving there in the near future. But institutes in the US may be of interest to me too....

I have already talked to Anne about the topic, and was wondering if any of you have any more info on the topic. Thanx

Originally Posted by Nebula11

I am kind of getting interested in cat behaviorism. and i am wondering if anyone on this site belongs to this profession. I was wondering about the education involved...primarily in the UK since john and I will be moving there in the near future. But institutes in the US may be of interest to me too....

I have already talked to Anne about the topic, and was wondering if any of you have any more info on the topic. Thanx

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Hi Nebula,

I'm sure you can find many experts on this board, and I don't have any recommendations for UK...but I can give you a recommendation for someone worth his weight in gold. Jackson Galaxy gave me some advisory on my cat integration and while it hasn't been 100% foolproof (what cat plan is??? ) it has made life easier for my kitties and for me!

I have toned down Napoleon's obsession with Cassie and Cassie has been chill with Napoleon...they both sleep on the bed at night (sometimes, not always but that's a good sign)...and Napoleon doesn't feel the need to keep the whole house up at 3 o'clock in the morning (due to play therapy).

I give Jackson and his outfit two "paws" up!! Let me know if you would like his number, just PM me

What is a professional behaviorist to you? I could be mistaken, but I didn't think you could get a degree in that (although I would be surprised if you could). I would consider myself a behavior expert, but it's from experience, I didn't learn it in a book (for the most part).

Originally Posted by Mihoshi

What is a professional behaviorist to you? I could be mistaken, but I didn't think you could get a degree in that (although I would be surprised if you could). I would consider myself a behavior expert, but it's from experience, I didn't learn it in a book (for the most part).

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True, but I am sure cat bahaviorists, also get into the depths of a cats brain make up and such. They also learn tricks of the trade like calming a cat using methods that some of us would not even think of.

Also as with a lot of vet specialties which behavior classifies under, in most state you have to be licenced to be able to practice.......

But i agree with you...I beieve just being around my cats has taught me more about the psyche of a cat them any book could, but the medical board may not feel the same way....