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Shonagh Staten is an accredited advanced feline behaviourist who works with cats both privately and voluntarily. As well as offering a free online advisory service to cat owners around the globe, she also assists a number of rescue organisations locally to her with both behavioural and rehoming issues, promoting and endorsing their online presence. She is a voluntary animal welfare advisor to a national charity established to assist those affected by poverty; providing dietary and financial recommendations to those struggling with veterinary fees.<\/p>\n

What is a feline behaviourist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As the name suggests, a feline behaviourist is someone who has studied cats extensively to learn a little about how they think by observing their behaviour. People do this for a variety of reasons, but I chose to study this subject because cats have always fascinated me and I wanted to be able to help people co-exist with their feline family member when situations arose that they found difficult to deal with.\u00a0\"Cats\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A cat’s psychology is as unique and complex as a humans, but as with people there are certain techniques that help cats adapt their natural behaviours in a home environment so there is a less stressful atmosphere if the behaviours in question are something that is disruptive to the human family members.<\/p>\n

What are common issues dealt with by behaviourists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common issues can vary, from cats that are toileting inappropriately to cats that are seemingly acting aggressively. There are a lot of signals a cat gives that can be misread and a feline behaviourist is trained to pick up on them and offer suggestions that may make things easier for all concerned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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