Training Philosophy
Does your cat struggle with using the litter box? Cats typically stop using the litter box for three reasons: marking territory because of other pets, fear caused by a startling event interrupting elimination, or underlying health issues. With over 20 years of experience, Beyond the Dog has helped hundreds of cats use the litter box properly. We’ll create a personalized training plan to get your cat back to good habits. Our Tampa-based cat trainers will either travel to you or offer a virtual session, helping to eliminate the stress of litter box training. Our training uses the latest and most effective science-based research on modifying cat behaviors.
Has your cat stopped using the litter box, and you’re unsure why or how to fix it? Our cat training programs use proven behavior modification methods to guide your cat back to using the litter box. We are committed to delivering simple yet effective training plans to help Tampa cat owners accomplish their training goals. Once you have submitted your “Indirect Assessment of Feline Behavior,” our pre-training team will develop a personalized training plan to address your cat’s potty training issues. One of our cat behavior consultants will come to your home or talk to you virtually to implement the training plan and have your cat use the litter box as quickly as possible. At Beyond the Dog Tampa, we focus on resolving house soiling issues quickly and efficiently, ensuring lasting results.
Training Programs
At Beyond the Dog, we’re committed to eliminating cat house soiling. Our training consultations focus on the following:
Beyond the Dog has trained hundreds of cats with house soiling and potty training over the past 20 years. Our approach to treating cat problem behaviors combines years of training experience with the latest research on feline behavior. Research by Buffington et al. (2017) emphasizes the importance of considering various factors, including environmental, medical, and behavioral influences, when treating litter box issues. Using reputable research like this study, we ensure our training programs effectively solve house soiling and potty training problems for both cats and owners. According to Dr. Echterling-Savage, “Cats can be very sensitive to their environment, which can make litter box training a complicated process. My job is to make a complicated process easy for pet parents by creating a fuss-free approach to a frustrating problem.”
Our Potty Training and House Soiling Cat Behavior Modification Package provides private virtual sessions with Dr. Echterling-Savage, our Co-founder and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). Dr.Echterling-Savage is one of only a few Board Certified Behavior Analysts who work in Applied Animal Behavior and one of approximately 50 CAABs nationwide. With decades of experience, Dr. Echterling-Savage’s expertise places her at the forefront of her field, providing transformative results in treating potty training and house soiling behaviors.
You will meet with Dr. Echterling-Savage virtually to discuss your cat’s behavior and your training goals. Dr. Echterling-Savage will design a personalized training plan that addresses the underlying causes for your cat’s behavior. After your first consultation, Dr. Echterling-Savage will provide continued support and troubleshoot behavior scenarios that ensures ongoing success in treating house soiling and potty training. Our Potty Training and House Soiling Cat Behavior Modification Package is priced at $750, which includes multiple sessions and support.