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26/04/2024
Summer travel will be here before you know it! Leaving a beloved pet home while you travel can be a source of stress for many people. It can also be a very stressful experience for the pet. In this post, Jessica Dwyer Bartlett from and , adds her insights on setting your cat and your pet sitter up for success.
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Image: A tabby cat with a white face, laying on his side, getting pet. Text reads "Summer travel is coming. Click to learn about choosing a pet sitter for your cat."
12/04/2024
Does your cat show signs of stress, such as peeing outside the box, when you travel, even though they love the pet sitter? Do they take days to recover from vet visits, changes in routine, or even new furniture? Does every little thing seem to set them off, leaving you feeling sad for them or frustrated with their behavior? Your cat may lack resilience.
This month's blog dives into what that means and how to help!
Does your cat show signs of stress, such as peeing outside the box, when you travel, even though they love the pet sitter? Do they take days to recover from vet visits, changes in routine, or even new furniture? Does every little thing seem to set them off, leaving you feeling sad for them or frustr...
26/06/2023
If you're traveling this summer, you'll want to trust your cat is in good hands. This month I teamed up with Jessica Dwyer Bartlett from Whiskers At Home L.L.C. and Cat Lovers' Academy to talk about everything you need to know when hiring a cat sitter.
Leaving a beloved pet home while you travel can be a source of stress for many people. It can also be a very stressful experience for the pet. In the post Jessica Dwyer Bartlett, a professional pet sitter and cat behavior consultant, adds her insights on setting your cat and your pet sitter up for ....
18/02/2023
It's a hard topic but one that many of the wonderful people who come to me grapple with. What can you do when you realize your cat isn't going to be safe or happy in your home?
It's important to remember that our goal is to always protect the cats we love from stress, fear, pain, and danger. Some homes, no matter how committed, are not going to be the right home for an individual cat. If you are making this decision, you aren't alone; here are some considerations and resources.
Not the Right Fit Cats are living beings with their own personalities, needs, and wants. That means they will each have their own unique requirements of a home. Some need peace and quiet, others lots of play and engagement. They may be happiest with a feline (or canine) friend or prefer to have only...
23/01/2023
Autumn and Nikki went through a rough patch in their relationship and couldn't even be in the same room without conflict. It's taken a long time and a very dedicated guardian but now they can turn their attention to a real enemy: the birds!
Conflict between cats is one of the top two reasons people consult with Feline Engineering. If you need help with your cats, reach out today!
21/12/2022
Does medicating your cat stress both of you to the max? Or have you just given up trying completely?
Cats can be trained to willingly participate in taking medications (I promise, even yours!). Fundamentally Feline has some amazing "how to" videos that I highly recommend checking out!
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09/12/2022
Don't believe cats can be trained? The blog this month is all about breaking that myth and getting you on the path to better cat behavior!
It’s a commonly held belief that cats just can’t be trained like dogs can. Cats are independent and stubborn and there’s just no way they’d “give in” to what we humans want them to do. Right? Wrong! Cats absolutely can be trained if you understand them. Don’t believe me? Read on to s...
18/11/2022
Pain (and health in general) can be a major factor in behavior issues. If your cat seems to be less willing to do they things they used to or if their behavior has changed, they need a thorough vet exam and evaluation for pain.
Not every vet is highly skilled or trained in identifying pain in cats (who hide it well, especially if scared at the vet), so consider looking for a vet with special knowledge in this area. Taking clear videos of your cat moving around at home (from all sides) can also help.
IMAGE: Half of the face of an orange tabby cat, peeking around a door. Text reads "Is your cat less willing or able to jump, climb, or move around than they used to be? Have your cat's litter box, eating, sleeping, or play habits changed? Is your cat less social, more irritable, or more aggressive than they used to be? Time to Schedule a Vet Visit."
04/11/2022
New Blog Post Alert: Does your kitty go, go, go and never seem to get too tired to demand your attention? This month's post might be just what you're looking for!
Do you live with a wild child who never seems to stop moving? Is your cat seemingly in need of play 24/7? Do you wish your cat would just CHILL OUT for one minute, please?!? Let’s explore some reasons for this issue and ways of creating some peace.
21/10/2022
In the last year, about 50% of the private behavior consultations I've done have been about cat-cat conflict in the home. Whether it's adding a new cat to a household or rebuilding a relationship that's gone sour, managing conflict and aggression between cats in your household is a big task. Here's a graphic from the archives that can help you decode what your cats are thinking.
Getting professional support can be a huge help if you are trying to introduce, or reintroduce, cats in your home. Reach out at felineengineering.com to learn more!
IMAGE: A cartoon cat with tail raised in a curve over its back. Text reads: Did you know? A "tail up" posture is generally a sign of a cat that is looking for a friendly interaction. Look for "tail up" during cat-to-cat introductions as a sign that things are going well.
07/10/2022
New Blog Post Alert: How can you solve your cat's problem behavior by... letting them do it?
Cats are lovable in so many ways, but they can also annoy us, damage things, and leave a trail of chaos in their wake! If you find yourself constantly saying “no” to your cat, it can get exhausting. Turn things around by saying “yes” instead, and see how this may be even more effective.
16/09/2022
Since I've haven't been posting here much, you may have missed all the new blog posts I've been writing in the last year. Lots of great topics and more to come!
What cat behavior topics do you want to know more about?
IMAGE: White text on a teal background with a cat silhouette. Reads "New Blog Posts! Scary Sounds: Decoding Hissing and Growling, Talking to Your Vet, How To Stop a Cat from Peeing on Everything, and An Update on Introducing Cats. Read these and more at FelineEngineering.com/blog"
02/09/2022
Hi! I’m back! I’ve been away from social media for a while but not away from working with cats and helping people live happier, easier lives with them.
During the past year, I’ve been working hard with clients dealing with litter box issues, aggression, and fear, as well as growing my business in other ways. While I’ll admit I don’t love social media, I do love my work and will be trying to share more of it here.
What do you want to talk about?
IMAGE: Grey tabby cat with one paw raised being rewarded by licking a treat off of a craft stick.
21/03/2022
Are you considering adding a dog to your cat family or a cat to your dog home? Or are you already living with both cats and dogs and having some challenges? Maybe you just want to learn more about helping dogs and cats live happily together!
Join me for "Living with Cats and Dogs" - a seminar presented through Humane Society Silicon Valley.
Date: Tuesday, March 22nd (this Tuesday)
Time: 6:45 - 8:15pm (Pacific), including Q&A time
Where: Online through Zoom
Price: $40 per household
Register at hssv.org/training
HSSV offers behavior help, training classes, sports & socialization groups for recently adopted puppies & dogs—or any dog needing some extra attention.
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Autumn and Nikki went through a rough patch in their relationship and couldn't even be in the same room without conflict. It's taken a long time and a very dedicated guardian but now they can turn their attention to a real enemy: the birds!
Conflict between cats is one of the top two reasons people consult with Feline Engineering. If you need help with your cats, reach out today!
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Feline Engineering is here to help you learn to love your cat again! With personalized, effective plans to solve your cat behavior problems, consultations with Feline Engineering are an investment in the happiness and health of your whole family.
Jessica Char is experienced with positive reinforcement training protocols. These techniques are used around the world to train everything from pets to zoo animals, animal actors to service animals. She has completed extensive coursework in behavior modification and learning theory and completed the Cat Behavior and Retention course through the Humane Society of the United States. Jessica spent the last 4 years working in a large animal shelter working with cats in one of the most stressful of situations. With these homeless felines, she learned to manage fear and aggression and modify challenging behavior so the cats could find their forever homes. She worked closely with adopters to solve behavior challenges once the cats and kittens were in their new homes.
These experiences emphasized the need for more places for cat owners to find relief from their cat’s behavior problems. Feline Engineering is one of those resources.
Jessica is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
How You’ll Benefit
In all of her consulting services, Jessica applies positive-reinforcement methods to improve the lives of cats and the lives of their owners. Before transitioning to being a trainer, she earned two degrees in engineering. This gives her a unique perspective on problem-solving which is pragmatic and solution driven. She strives to always balance the small details that can mean success or failure with the big picture goal: achieving happier life with your cat.
Ready to start that happier life? Schedule a consult today.
When not working, Jessica enjoys trying to teach every animal she meets to do a “high five” and training her rabbit, Dewey, who makes her a better trainer by never making it easy. She lives in San Jose, California.
