Cat Whispering

Cat Psychology and Cat Behaviour Services

What is Cat Behaviour and Cat Psychology?

What is the difference between a Cat Psychologist and a Cat Behaviourist? Just like people, we have counsellors and psychologists. Human counselling is typically concerned with immediate and practical issues such as processing grief or anger. Psychotherapy on the other hand is the long-term treatment of mental illnesses and helps clients conduct an extensive examination of their psychological history.

Cat Psychology is no different. As a Cat Psychologist, Jules recognises ‘why’ the cat is behaving in a certain way which allows for a much deeper understanding of the cats brain, genetics and innate behaviours. This broader qualification enables a Cat Psychologist to formulate a substantial behaviour modification plan including cat training that aids in a stronger long-term prognosis to change the undesirable cat behaviour.

About Jules dos Santos – the Cat Whisperer

Jules has always had a love and passion for both big and small cats. She has a keen interest in cat welfare and behaviour which inspires her passion to investigate a cats brain and their psychological characteristics. Jules started her career as a Veterinary Nurse, and founded Divine Creatures with one focus – welfare and ensuring that all cats holidaying with her have their innate behaviours considered.

Jules obtained her Level 4 Diploma as a Cat Psychologist with distinctions leading to successfully rehabilitating many cat behaviour problems and estoring cat-owner relationships. Almost 75% of cats who are surrendered to the pounds are surrendered due to undesirable behaviours. With over 150,000 cats euthanized in Australia every year, it is devastating that for a small fee of employing a Cat Psychologist, these numbers could be greatly reduced and even eliminated.

Cat Behaviour problems can have a catastrophic impact on the family. Jules can assist in the modification of the cat behaviour problems and help the owners have a fulfilling and loving relationship with their cat. This often involves helping owners understand cats and the pet they have chosen to share their lives with. She has been recognised for her outstanding knowledge of cats by Dr Harry Cooper, The Cat Protection Society, the Today Show, Sunrise and Nine News. Jules is the Director of Boarding and Pet Care Services for the Pet Industry Association Australia and also sits on the Committee for AFAM industry training advisory body.

Cat Behaviour Services Specialising in:

Cat Aggression

Cat-human Aggression
Fear Aggression
Inter-Cat Aggression
Maternal Aggression
Pain-Induced Aggression
Petting-Induced Aggression
Play Aggression
Redirected Aggression
Status-Induced Aggression
Territorial Aggression

Boarding or Shelter behaviour problems in cats,

All behaviour problems can be presented in boarding and shelters.

Boredom behaviour problems in cats,

Anorexia
Destructive behaviour
Fear
Inactivity
Over Grooming
Overeating
Redirected aggression
Repetitive behaviour
Vocalization

Cat Dietary problems; anorexia or obesity,

Anorexia or obsessive eating are often caused by a medical cause thus it is always important to obtain a veterinary check first. When a medical condition has been ruled out, a behaviour cause for the anorexia or overeating should be assessed. The cause is broad and can be a complex process of understanding the root cause

Environment behaviour problems in cats,

House soiling and furniture scratching are example of environmental behaviour problems

The environment is often the root cause of most of the behaviour problems that can manifest and thus the environment must be assessed when understand behaviour problems.

Feline Fear and phobias,

All types of phobias can occur in cats and is one of the saddest behaviour problems that can occur.

Phobias such as fear of a particular area of the house, a person or an object

Fouling around the home,

Furniture damage,

Grief in cats

Hyperesthesia

Introducing a cat to a New Baby, new dog or new house hold member

Multi-cat households,

Obsessive compulsive disorders in cats,

Over grooming,

Pica & wool eating in cats,

Pica is eating ‘things’ that are not ‘food’ for example hairbands and unusal objects. So why do they do this? It is actually quiet common not only in cats but in people and dogs too!

Rescue cats behaviour problems,

Separation anxiety in cats,

(Urine) Spraying or marking,

Stress in cats

Territorial problems,

Veterinary hospital aggression,

Vocalization

Offering Telephone and Skype Consultations Australia Wide

Call us today on 9958 3363, send a text message to 0413 888 733 or email meow@catwhispering.com.au to booking you Cat Behaviour Consultation.

$145 telephone consultation which includes:

Zoom or telephone consultation,
Detailed Verbal Behaviour Modification Plan, (additional $175 for a written plan)
Included 30minute follow up telephone call 2 weeks post consultation
$30 for each additional phone call

$200 supported telephone consultation which includes:

Zoom & telephone consultation,
Detailed Verbal Behaviour Modification Plan, (additional $150 for a written plan)
Weekly telephone or email check-ups which may involve modifying the Behaviour Modification Plan,
4 weeks of telephone or email assistance and support.

$390 In house consultation (Sydney only)

1.5 hour consultation,
Detailed Verbal Behaviour Modification Plan, (additional $150 for a written plan)
Weekly telephone or email check-ups which may involve modifying the Behaviour Modification Plan,
4 weeks of telephone or email assistance and support.