Cat Training & Behaviour Modification
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Welcome To Feline Behaviour Coach
Positive Reinforcement
Cat Behaviour Modification & Training
Whether it’s addressing more complex behavioural concerns or helping you understand your cat’s needs, we focus on not only working with your cat but also teaching owners how to communicate effectively, without fear, submission, or intimidation. Browse our site to learn more about how we can help you understand and improve your cat's behaviour in a way that feels natural and positive.
FAQs
Our Answers
Below, you'll find a list of some of the common questions we receive. Whether you're curious about a specific training session, our experience, or the benefits of behaviour modification, we’re here to help. It’s important to remember that behaviour isn't always just about the cat—sometimes environmental factors can influence how they act. We’re here to explore all aspects and guide you through understanding what might be impacting your cat’s behaviour.
What services do you provide?
We can help!
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House soiling
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Fear, stress, anxiety
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Socialization
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Inappropriate scratching
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Anxiety and over-grooming
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Inter-cat aggression
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Human directed aggression
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Cat introductions
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Cat re-introductions​
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Teachables!
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Environmental enrichment
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Environmental management
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Litter box care
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Appropriate play
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Geriatric behaviour changes
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Kitten behaviour & socialization
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Clicker training
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Scent work/nose works​
Which of your services is right for me?
Great question! Once you decide on the program that best suits your needs, you'll have the opportunity to fill out a detailed history form. During our consultation, we'll go over the specifics, discuss your cat’s behaviours, and create a personalized plan tailored to you and your feline friend. We’ll also set realistic goals and work together to achieve them in a timely manner. As always, no one-size-fits-all approach here – we’re all about what works best for you and your cat!
It's never too late to train your older cats! Once we identify the behavioural concern, we’ll take a look at the situation as a whole and focus on providing mental stimulation and encouraging positive changes. Whether it's a new or pre-existing issue, with patience and consistency, we'll work together to guide them toward the improvements you want to see.
Is my cat too old to be trained?
Krista's Story
Animal Behaviour College Certified Cat Trainer (ABCCT)​​​
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​Krista Schulte is a Certified Cat Trainer and Behaviour Specialist, Krista is dedicated to staying at the forefront of animal behavioural science, offering top-tier training methods backed by veterinarians across North America. Krista provides personalized virtual consultations nationwide and in-home locally to cater to individual needs, equipped to address issues such as litter box problems, unwanted scratching, anxiety, and aggression with a commitment to helping every cat reach its full potential. Krista's passion for felines blossomed from a young age, with a lifelong presence of at least two cats in her household. Beginning her journey at the Toronto Humane Society, where she focused on feline enrichment before delving into behaviour modification, eventually assuming the role of Cat Behaviour Counselor with the Toronto Cat Rescue.
Krista's passion for cat behaviour was inspired by renowned experts like Jackson Galaxy, among others, and later led her to be recognized as one of Hepper Top 29 Cat Behaviourists. Driven by a commitment to understanding feline behaviour and promoting animal welfare, she dedicated herself to extensive learning. This journey included adopting force-free, positive reinforcement methods, which she further formalized by completing the International
Cat Care Advanced Feline Behaviour for Professionals program and earning certification in cat training from the Animal Behavior College.
Continuing to expand her knowledge through additional courses and ongoing education, Krista is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). When not fostering harmonious relationships between cats and their owners, she can be found providing exceptional care for feline companions in people's homes through Rover Pet Sitting.
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List of certificates and completed seminars:
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Feline Behaviour and Psychology Diploma w/Centre Of Excellence, 2019
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Cat Friendly Introductions Certificate: Cats, Dogs, and Babies w/International Cat Care, 2020
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Feline Inappropriate Elimination Master Course w/Kateena Jones (IAABC) 2021
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Advanced Feline Behaviour for Professionals w/International Cat Care (iCatCare) 2021
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Low Stress Handling Certification - Silver Level, 2024-Current
Satisfied Humans. Happier Cats.
It has been simply amazing having Krista by our side as we adopted a very skittish and shy kitty a few months ago. She was a stray rescue and needed a lot of patience and Krista was there for me for all my queries. 'Krista is very reliable and responsive. She understands and empathises with your concerns'. Cats are unpredictable creatures so one can never be 100% sure what will work with them, but I can say that Krista will help you navigate through the thick and thin of it. She surely did that for me.
Anum H
My consultation was amazing it actually made my cat live easily with my new adoption. I’m over the moon happy
I can’t even put a dollar amount on the peace of mind the consultation has given me. I was in bits because I thought I had made a mistake in getting my new cat but now with all the tools my behaviourist armed me with, we are all living in harmony.
'Don’t hesitate to give Krista a call ,you will be happy you did. She was a life saver for me and my cats'.
Nancy C
When we got Merlin from the rescue, he was biting us all the time. He had eye infections and I could not clean his eye discharge off his face or give him his eye drops prescribed by the vet. He did not allow us to get near him either. I reached out for help and Krista responded to me quickly. She gave me a lots of tips how to work with Merlin to build up his trust, when to go to the vet and what questions to ask, how to transition him out of the safe room etc. Within 6 weeks, Merlin has stopped biting us out of fear. 'I feel Krista has saved us a lot of time, money and headache by sharing with us her knowledge and experience'.
Irene
The consultation made me feel much better that I was doing the right things to make sure Felix is living the best life possible. 'Krista helped me realize the importance of being patient and repitition. Felix is now a lot less shy, and he's become the most affectionate cat in the world'. Having the right advice and reassurance saved me a lot of time and stress in doing my own research or going to the vet. She also directed me to free resources I can use to clicker train Felix. I highly recommend Krista - her advice is solid, and to the point. She knows what she's talking about!
