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.
If you require financial assistance for classes, you may qualify for our Pet Safety Net program. https://www.marinhumane.org/get-help/safetynet/
950 - Workshop: Cats 101
Bringing home a new cat or getting to know how to care for the one you have, can be confusing and overwhelming. Our Cats 101 workshop is designed to provide cat owners the information they need about caring for their cat. Learn practical tips for building a positive relationship with your resident feline(s) and how to provide for the 5 basic needs of all cats. We'll talk about how to prevent litter box problems and destructive scratching, and how to play with your cat. Plus, we'll share our favorite food, litter and toy products. Perfect for new and seasoned cat guardians alike! This is an online ZOOM class.
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. With 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.
