If you're looking for help with your cat's behaviour, you've come to the right place
Cats can be loving companions — but sometimes their behaviour may leave us feeling frustrated, worried, or just plain confused. Cats have particular physical, emotional and cognitive needs and if these needs aren't being met, they can behave in ways that may be entirely normal in a ‘cat’s world’ but not within our homes.
So if you’re dealing with a cat that’s toileting around the house, fighting with your other cats, destructively scratching your sofa, or biting you, at Cat Behavioural Solutions is here to help. I work with you to understand what’s really behind your cat’s behaviour, identify any unmet needs, and find practical solutions to restore harmony in your home.
I offer online consultations across New Zealand, so no matter where you live, you can access practical, professional help tailored to your cat and your household.
Every cat is different. So is every solution.
I’ll work with you to:
Understand the root causes of your cat’s behaviour
Identify any underlying stressors or unmet needs
Recommend changes that are realistic for your and your home
Support you as you implement those changes
What’s included:
An online consultation (video call)
A report with practical recommendations
Follow-up support by email
A second video call to check in, troubleshoot, and adjust as needed.
Some of the most common behavioural issues include:
Urine spraying on walls, doors, windows, bedding and clothes
Toileting outside of the litter box
Aggression to people
Aggression to other cats and pets in the household
Destructive scratching of furniture, curtains and wallpaper
Eating non-food items (pica)
Excessive vocalising
There are many factors that influence their behaviour including their genetics and early life experiences with people as well as factors in their home environment – this is especially true in multi-cat households.
When I established Cat Behavioural Solutions in 2018, my goal was to create an evidence-based practice founded on the latest research and methods. I am committed to understanding what drives your cat's behavior by analysing the underlying causes. This allows me to provide tailored advice and practical solutions that effectively transform your cat’s behaviour—for the better!
"We were at the end of our tethers with our cat’s aggression and we were desperate for help. Our search led us to Jeanette and she carried out a comprehensive assessment of the interactions between humans and cat. Jeanette then provided us with an excellent briefing of what was going on, along with some very practical immediate and longer term strategies. We implemented all of these over the following days and weeks and have had no episodes of aggression since. Our key learning has been that changing human behaviour is key to changing cat behaviour. Our cat is relaxed and content - we feel safe and relaxed - and we are all living happily together.
Thanks Jeanette for your professional help - which has worked really well."
Peter & Cathye, Lower Hutt