Cat behaviour
Cat behaviour information and resources
If you have concerns about your cat's behaviour, reach out for advice and support from qualified experts and other reputable sources.
Council recommends that positive reinforcement, force-free training or a reward based training method is used when training your pet.
Cat training contacts
For specialised training and advice you may also contact your local veterinarian for further information regarding a referral to an animal behaviour specialist.
Specialised training and advice from veterinary behaviourists, using only the most up-to-date, scientifically proven, gentle and positive methods to train and treat patients.
A membership organisation representing pet industry professionals who are committed to science-based, force-free training and pet care. The PPG website offers a wide range of educational resources for the public.
Veterinary Behaviour Specialists
Dr Joanna McLachlan BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), PgCert.
VetConsMed
Pet Behaviour Vet Sydney and Northern Illawarra (NSW)
Mobile: 0401 644 006
Fax: (02) 9543 0791
Email: admin@petbehaviourvet.com.au
Website: www.petbehaviourvet.com.au
Dr Heather Chee BVSc MANCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)
Vet Behaviour Team SYDNEY & NEWCASTLE
Mobile: 0432 881 174
Email: vetbehaviourteam@gmail.com
Website: www.vetbehaviourteam.com
Dr Amanda Cole BVSc MACVSc (Veterinary Behaviour)
Vet Behaviour Team SYDNEY & NEWCASTLE
Mobile: 0432 881 174
Email: vetbehaviourteam@gmail.com
Website: www.vetbehaviourteam.com
Dr Andrew O'Shea BVSc MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)
Sydney Animal Behaviour Service
55 Ethel Street SEAFORTH NSW 2092
Phone: (02) 9949 8511
Fax: (02) 9949 6364
Email: sabs@sabs.com.au
Website: www.sabs.com.au
AND
Operating in the South Western Sydney area - Narellan
Camden Valley Animal Hospitals
Shop 2, Narellan Supacentre
Narellan Road
NARELLAN NSW 2567
Phone: (02) 4647 6199
Mobile: 0448 889 910
Email: BetterBehavedPets@gmail.com
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University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney
65 Parramatta Road
CAMPERDOWN NSW 2050
Phone: (02) 9351 3437
Mobile: 0448 889 910
Email: BetterBehavedPets@gmail.com
Dr Kersti Seksel BVSc (Hons) MRCVS MA (Hons FAVSc DACVB DECAWBM)
Sydney Animal Behaviour Service
55 Ethel Street
SEAFORTH NSW 2092
Phone: (02) 9949 8511
Fax: (02) 9949 6364
Email: sabs@sabs.com.au
Website: www.sabs.com.au
Dr Judith Randall BVSc, MRCVS, MACVSc (Animal Behaviour)
PO Box 561
HABERFIELD NSW 2045
Phone: (02) 9705 7233
Dr Louise Rourke BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Animal Behaviour)
Wingham and Valley Vets
82 Combined Street
WINGHAM NSW 2429
Phone: (02) 6557 0000
Fax: (02) 6557 0393
Email: valets5@bigpond.com
Website: www.winghamandvalleyvets.com.au