The Behavior & Training Department offers workshops that span basic cat care for young and old to best practices for dealing with kitty behavior issues.
- Improve your cat’s quality of life with environmental enrichment
- Alleviate problem behaviors like jumping up on the counter and scratching furniture
- Teach him practical skills like targeting to allow you to move him around easily
- Teach your cat to come when called and do fun tricks
Training helps you communicate clearly with your cat and deepen your relationship.
If you aren’t sure which Workshop is right for you give our Cat Behavior Advice line a call: 415.506.6284 or email CatBehavior@MarinHumane.org
We regularly add new workshops to our schedule. If you do not see a current class or workshop that works for you, please contact Behavior & Training or call 415.506.6284 to find out about future offerings. You can also access Cat Handouts for a wide variety of cat questions.
950 - Workshop: How To Train Your Cat
Many people believe that cats cannot be trained. They CAN be. Cats actually respond well to positive reinforcement (usually their favorite treat or being scratched in their favorite spot). The benefits of training your cat go far beyond learning how to do a trick. We’ll teach you how to communicate with your cat and provide mental/psychological stimulation for them. The best part about training your cat, is that it teaches you both how to communicate with each other, which improves the relationship between you. In addition, some of you may wish to train your cat not to wake you up in the morning, or some of you do not appreciate when they jump on the dinner table – we can help teach you how to use positive reinforcement techniques to train away some of these unwanted behaviors or behavioral challenges. This is an online Zoom class. This is a 1 and 1/2 hour class.
950 - Workshop: Kittens 101
Are you a first time kitten owner? Has it been awhile since you have had a kitten? Confused by the dizzying array of toys, food and litter? Is your kitten hiding, shy or biting you? Best practices of kitten care have probably changed since you last had a kitten. Attending our workshop will help you prevent problem behaviors before they begin. Socializing kittens is an important part of their education. This workshop will help your feline dreams come true! This is an hour online class using Zoom.
950 - Workshop: What is my Cat Saying
Cats are probably one of the most misunderstood of all domestic animals. This workshop is about learning to read cat body language. Would you like to better understand what your cat is saying and how your body language affects your communication with your feline friends? Learning to see the subtle signs of what a cat is saying will allow you to predict their behavior. This class is very useful for folks who have cats who bite them unexpectedly. Carol Byrnes, creator of the "What is My Dog Saying?" power point for dog trainers has collaborated on this project with Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Jacqueline Munera of Positive Cattitudes to create this workshop. This program will give you new insights into cat behavior. This is a 1.5 hour online class using Zoom.
