“Things have been great over here! Jane’s advice worked and it changed my life. My partner and I blended our cat families together in 2020 – and from day one, we were faced with a challenge. Our three cats were … Continue reading →
“There are many so-called ‘cat behaviorists’ and ‘cat experts’ now. We did a lot of research to find the right person to sort our trouble between our three cats. Jane is the real thing. Her level of experience and her … Continue reading →
Amazing, the Net misinformation still around about cat behavior. Pervasive, repeated, rarely re-examined when there’s new research, and because these myths are often on respectable websites, it’s accepted as The Last Word. During the last 34 years’ experience in cat … Continue reading →
Published August 21, 2012, IAABC (International Association Of Animal Behavioral Consultants) In the beginning, I underestimated play. Interactive play. As an owner I knew it provided exercise (for me especially; my cat would watch while I chased—you know the drill). … Continue reading →
Published November 9, 2014, IAABC (International Association Of Animal Behavioral Consultants) Who would still ask if cats grieve? That emotion, however a cat’s experience is seen through our poor human lens, is one where accusations of anthropomorphizing can be just … Continue reading →
Published June 24, 2013, IAABC (International Association Of Animal Behavioral Consultants) I was the only feline behavior consultant attending this year’s American Animal Hospital Association conference, as far as I knew. I wasn’t a vet, nor a tech. After the … Continue reading →
Published June 26, 2016, IAABC (International Association Of Animal Behavioral Consultants) While living in England, I often met vets and other cat lovers who maintained that outside cats lived healthier lives, even if they were shorter ones. One professor at … Continue reading →
Published August 21, 2012, The IAABC Journal (International Association Of Animal Behavioral Consultants) The joys of keeping our cats indoors with plenty of environmental enrichment, good food, health care and an enormous amount of love and respect are all well-documented: … Continue reading →