Training Philosophy
Is your cat scratching your brand-new couch? Do they jump out and nip at your leg? Do you have obedience goals, like teaching your cat to walk on a leash or recall from the backyard? From addressing behavioral issues to teaching advanced obedience, our Dallas behavior experts are here to help! We create custom training plans based on your goals. Using a unique combination of operant and classical conditioning, our trainers take a function-based approach to all behavior modification. With 20+ years of experience working with pets in four different markets, we understand feline behavior and can help you cultivate good manners and obedience in your cat, all within the comfort of your own home in Dallas.
Is your new kitten scratching your house or biting your fingers? Do you wish your new kitten came with an instruction manual? Our in-home and virtual kitten training programs will teach you everything you need to know on how to raise a happy, social, well-behaved kitten! Many people don’t know that you can train a kitten just like you can train a puppy. Led by a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, our Dallas in-home kitten training sessions are designed to instill essential manners and obedience skills in your kitten. With your goals in mind, our customizable training programs are designed to teach you how to properly handle your kitten, attend veterinary visits without inducing stress, introduce your kitten to current pets, and so much more!
Training Programs
In the Dallas Cat Executive Program, the goal is to modify your cat’s behavior leading to a well-mannered and happy cat. In our in-home kitten and cat training programs, we can focus on:
Our kitten and cat behavior modification programs are grounded in the extensive practical experience of over 20+ years of pet modification treatment. With the expertise of our Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Dr. Echterling-Savage, we have the solution for all your feline problems. Additionally, we draw upon evidence-based research, like the study by Seksel (2008), to inform our methodologies. This ensures that our approach is both effective and humane. According to CAAB, Dr. Echterling-Savage, “It is exciting to see a change in behavior with kittens, just like we do with puppies. Pet parents are often amazed that so much training can be done with a kitten.”
The Executive Training Program offers comprehensive on-location training sessions tailored to your cat’s specific needs. Upon submitting the Indirect Assessment of Feline Behavior, our pre-training team, under the guidance of Dr. Echterling-Savage, meticulously designs a personalized training program for your furry companion. Your behavior consultant will then put the plan into action, coming to your house three days each week for three or four weeks. Two days each week are 1-hour sessions one-on-one with your trainer and cat. The third day of each week is a lesson with you, ensuring a holistic approach to modifying your cat’s behavior. Please be advised that additional fees may apply if the indirect behavior assessment indicates severe behavior issues in your cat, as confirmed by our expert team
From scratching to biting to leash walking to carrier training, we can help get you started on a number of cat behaviors! One-hour consultations are offered in person or virtually. In an in-person session, we can offer hands-on guidance and practical demonstrations. If you live outside the Dallas area or your cat hides from guests, virtual sessions are a great alternative to reach your goals. Virtual consultations with Dr. Echterling-Savage are priced at $375 for an hour, while sessions with one of our Dallas trainers, under her supervision, are available for $150 per hour virtually and $160 per hour in person.
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