The Behavior Consultation

Every engagement starts with a consultation — a focused, unhurried session where I work through what's going on with your cat, what's driving it, and what to do about it.

Before your appointment, you'll complete a detailed behavior history. This lets us skip the basics and spend the consultation actually solving the problem. I'll observe your cat in their environment, ask questions, and build a picture of what's really happening.

You'll leave with a written Behavior Modification Plan — a clear, personalized roadmap for what to do next.

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In-home or virtual — both work

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In-Home Consultation

Available in Park Slope and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. Seeing your cat in their actual space — with their actual hiding spots, territory, and routines — provides information that's hard to replicate any other way.

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Virtual Consultation

Via video call, available everywhere. You'll give me a tour of your space, I'll observe your cat on camera, and I'll work through everything with you in real time. Equally effective for most cases.

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Follow-Up Support

Behavior change takes time. Follow-up sessions are available to check progress, adjust the plan, and troubleshoot anything that comes up as you work through the recommendations.

What I help with

If you're not sure whether your cat's issue is on this list, reach out anyway — if it's not something I can help with, I'll point you toward someone who can.

Elimination & Litter

  • House soiling (urinating or defecating outside the box)
  • Litter box avoidance
  • Litter box location and setup issues
  • Marking and spraying

Aggression

  • Cat-to-cat aggression
  • Human-directed aggression
  • Play aggression
  • Redirected aggression
  • Fear-based aggression

Fear & Anxiety

  • Fearfulness and hiding
  • Separation anxiety
  • Hypervigilance and stress
  • Shy or undersocialized cats

Other Behaviors

  • Destructive scratching
  • Excessive vocalization or night waking
  • Pica or compulsive chewing
  • Feeding issues and food obsession
  • Cat introductions (new cats or kittens)
  • Attention-seeking behaviors

Where I work

I make in-home visits throughout Park Slope and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Prospect Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Gowanus, Fort Greene, and Brooklyn Heights. Virtual consultations are available anywhere in the US.

Not sure if this is what you need?

Send a message and describe what's going on. I'll let you know if a consultation makes sense.

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