Council recommends that positive reinforcement, force-free training, or a reward-based training method is used when training your pet.
- Speak with your vet or seek out a Behaviour Veterinarian (see list of contacts below)
- Join Anxious Cats of Australia on Facebook
- View resources on the Cat Protection Society website
- View resources on the Dr Sophia Yin website
- Read Companion Animal Psychology research articles by award-winning author, Zazie Todd PhD.
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.
If you have concerns about your cat's behaviour, contact qualified experts and other reputable sources for advice and support.
Veterinary Behaviour Specialists
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
Vet Behaviour Team Sydney & Newcastle
Mobile: 0432 881 174
Email: vetbehaviourteam@gmail.com
Website: www.vetbehaviourteam.com
Vet Behaviour Team Sydney & Newcastle
Mobile: 0432 881 174
Email: vetbehaviourteam@gmail.com
Website: www.vetbehaviourteam.com
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
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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
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
PO Box 561
HABERFIELD NSW 2045
Phone: (02) 9705 7233
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