Sally Chamberlain - Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Cat Sitter

08/11/2024

Hang in there, it's almost the weekend! 🐯🥳

03/10/2024

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25/09/2024

Some great advice from Behavior Vets. Housesoiling is one of the most frequent feline behaviour problems that I help clients with.
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Having a cat that eliminates outside the litter box is stressful for both the cat and the caretaker. The good news is that there are simple ways to prevent this behavior or attempt to fix an already present problem. Below are some tips on how to make the litterbox a safe place for your cat. Remember that the litterbox is not just a toileting area but also a place where your cat establishes his or her territory to feel secure in their environment.

17/09/2024

This is exactly what Monty would do!😹
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13/09/2024

This is an excellent video from Fundamentally Feline on how to train your cat to stop counter surfing. I recently recommended it to one of my clients with this issue 😺. Most cats find it hard to resist getting onto kitchen worktops, especially when there might be some tasty morsels up there! https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/target-training-as-a-solution-to-counter-surfing-behavior/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFGydZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYPM7PBeV15qlM34xH-p8zlTnLQbzIreCuPml9vSlvwivNxYl5ubKRUO2Q_aem_LPLRm7OV5EBSHPG0ETA2jQ
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This video will illustrate how to use targeting as a means of controlling unwanted behaviors such as getting on the kitchen counters during meal prep. This same technique could be used to resolve a myriad of other nuisance behaviors. See my other video How to Teach Your Cat to Target a Mat and a Sto...

30/08/2024

😂 I never thought of Alien in this way before. Very true!
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22/08/2024

This sounds just like me!😹
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14/07/2024

An informative post from Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior & Training on feline aggression.
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On the other side of the emotional spectrum, we have aggressive body language. Aggressive cat body language can be split into two categories: Offensive and Defensive.

Offensive Aggression is when a cat is at the height of fear and arousal and she is ready to attack. She will shift her weight forward onto her front legs and her hind end will be higher than her front. Her tail will hang down, with a slight bend. It will look similar to an inverted "L" shape. Her ears and whiskers will both be pushed forward, pupils could be dilated or constricted, and she will most likely be growling or yowling loudly.

Defensive Aggression is when a cat feels threatened and encroached upon and is preparing to defend herself. She will have her body tucked and she will be hunkered down. Her tail will be tucked underneath her or possibly thrashing back and forth. Her pupils will be dilated, ears and whiskers pulled back, and she will be hissing and swatting. She will be displaying these behaviors in an attempt to create distance between herself and her threat.

21/05/2024

The art of relaxation by Montague Chamberlain 😸.
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21/05/2024

I've got some nice new business cards, which wouldn't have come to fruition without a big helping hand from Helen (my daughter & tech support 😆).
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10/05/2024

Bored Panda asked me to collaborate in another article. Some of these cat pics are so funny!😆 https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-whats-wrong-with-my-cat-behavior/
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We've collected some funny pics from the “What's Wrong With Your Cat” subreddit, showcasing kitties in full malfunction mode.

26/04/2024

Monty loves his cushion on the landing, despite it being lumpy and bumpy. Just look at those toe beans!😍 Does your cat have a favourite sleeping place?
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04/04/2024

I'm sure Monty would say the same about me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Q7K805GRc
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Happy National Black Cat Day everyone!I made this video last January when I was getting ready to watch a webinar about making your cat happy. So I asked the ...

03/04/2024

If you love cats, this is well worth a watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laLAaTXGnp0
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Presents the history of the domestic cat, tracing the animal as a house pet and as a symbol of mystery and worship from ancient Egypt to the present day. Off...

10/03/2024

Looking forward to reading my lovely Mother's Day gift! 😻
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11/02/2024

I bought this cute little book by Lili Chin today that Helen spotted on offer in Waterstone's. I've added a bonus photo of Monty too!
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02/02/2024

CAT REINTRODUCTIONS

Cats are solitary hunters by nature, often only coming together to mate, raise kittens or live in feral colonies around an abundant food source. However, domestic cats can form permanent social bonds with members of their own and other species if conditions are right. Introducing a new feline to a resident cat can be tricky and needs to be carried out carefully and slowly at the cats’ pace. The majority of my cat behaviour work involves helping clients to reintroduce their cats because they have fallen out or their resident cat is struggling to accept a newcomer. Given all the advice widely available on the internet and various cat behaviour books, trying to figure out the best way to introduce or reintroduce cats on your own can be a nightmare, which is where I come in. I have been studying this topic for many years and, whilst there are no guarantees when it comes to working with cats, I offer a special cat reintroduction package designed to set clients up for the greatest chance of success. So, if you would like someone professional guidance and support in reintroducing your cats, please visit my website page details and get in touch to find out how I can help. www.catbehaviourist.uk/cat-behaviour
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I offer cat behaviour consultations in-person within 15 miles of Swadlincote, Derbyshire and remotely in the UK. I use kind, force-free methods to help clients resolve issues such as toileting or spraying around the home, aggressive behaviour, fear and anxiety, disruptive or destructive behaviour, p