🧐 Once again, she seems to be interacting with a mystical being other than a cat…. Is that, a sausage?!
🐕 I must introduce Maple my favourite office companion, showing off her training tricks for some promo videos!
Keep your eye on @optivet.referrals, it’s coming soon! I promise 👀
#dogbehaviour #dogtraining #sausagedogofinstagram #catbehaviour #felinefine #optivetreferrals
Who else’s cat seems to ignore the purpose-made resting areas you provide them? 🙋♀️
I may be a feline behaviourist, but in our house Mymbles does not conform to ‘gold star’ behaviour. Mainly, because she is a cat! She has her own gold standard of purr-fection that even her two most attentive humans cannot fathom.
For example, why would she want this soft, plushy nook made from blankets and cushions when she could sit on her human who desperately needs a wee?
We might never know the answer, but I for one will be grateful for the cat cuddles 🥰
#blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsrule #blackcatlove #catbehaviour #understandingcats #felinefinebehaviour
Mymbles was super excited to unwrap her giveaway prize from @feliwaycat 😍
🥳 Puzzle feeders are a fantastic way to physically and mentally engage your cat! As natural predators, they spend a lot of their time hunting. Feeders like the licking mat from Feliway are a great way to provide your cat with this kind of enrichment!
😋 We were even lucky enough to receive some Happy Snack! With natural calming proteins, they are a fantastic treat to soothe your cat with if they’re not feeling quite themselves. Mymbles is keeping her eyes peeled for a fishy flavour! 👀🐟
#catbehaviour #felinebehaviour #feliway #feliwaycat #relaxyourcat #feliwayhappysnack #puzzlefeeders #felinefinebehaviour #catparent #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcat #blackcatlove #blackcatsofig
Oooh what is she up to now?
🧐 Take a watch, interested to know more? DM me!
#felinefinebehaviour #catbehaviourist #coaching #developmentalcoaching #support #newskills #keeplearning
It’s #nationalhugyourcatday 🐈⬛
Is your cat not a hugger? Never fear, here are some options to celebrate your relationship with your feline family member 🥰☝️
What is your favourite thing to do with your cat?! Let us know in the comments below 😻
#blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsofinsta #respectyourcat #icatcare #catbehaviour #felinebehaviour #animalbehaviourist #catcare #catparent #catguardian
#nationalhugyourcatday is tomorrow, but before we go squeezing a big one on our feline friends, let’s talk about consent.
🐈 Choice and control are crucial for upholding high standards of welfare for your cat. Whilst scooping them into a bear hug may feel good to us, it can be distressing to your cat as they are not given the option to choose this interaction.
🐈⬛ Some cats like a good cuddle, but even if your cat usually loves a hug, like humans, their mood can change. Mymbles loves a good snug in a dressing gown, but if I tried to bundle her in when she was watching the birds outside she would not be grateful, she would like feel frustrated at the restriction to her movement!
🐈 So what? You’re telling us we shouldn’t hug our cat?! Not at all, but let’s give them a choice as to whether they would like a cuddle or not.
🐈⬛ Well they can’t tell us… Not using their words, but we can ask their consent! Check out the video…
1. Offer your hand out to your cat and allow them to sniff it.
2. If they give it a rub, you can give them a little head scratch. After three seconds, stop and offer your hand again.
3. If they move away from your hand, don’t proceed to cuddling. Respect their decision and give them space.
🐈 Here, Mymbles gave a couple of quick pheromones and then turned her head away, so I didn’t give her any more contact. She had food provision on the mind, and was likely trying to appease me by acknowledging my greeting!
🐈⬛ Have you tried this with your cat? Tomorrow, instead of posting a picture of you giving your cat a squeeze, let’s share the consent test and spread the word!
#catbehaviour #catrespect #catlife #catparent #felinefinebehaviour #catwelfare #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcatsofinsta
Berts been having a 'zoomie' Caturday today! Ransacking his little house, chasing ping pong balls and his blue mouse wand! The hot water bottle really perked him up today.
What are you all doing today? 🐈
