Cat Psychology & Cat Behaviour Training
Cat Whispering
Cat Psychology & Cat Behaviour Training
Cat Behaviourist & Cat Psychologist
Your Cat Is Talking… Are You Listening?
Evidence-informed feline behaviour consultations with Jules dos Santos — Cat Psychologist, Veterinary Nurse and Animal Welfare Social Scientist. Helping cats and their people with aggression, anxiety, stress, spraying, toileting concerns, multi-cat conflict and complex feline behaviour. Online consultations Australia-wide | In-home consultations across the Central Coast NSW and surrounding areas
Why Is My Cat .....?
When a cat’s behaviour changes, there is always a reason.
Aggression, spraying, toileting outside the litter tray, excessive vocalisation, hiding, overgrooming or conflict between cats are not simply “bad behaviours”. They can be forms of communication influenced by a cat’s physical health, emotional state, environment, previous experiences, natural behaviours and relationships with the people and animals around them.
Cat psychology looks beyond the behaviour itself to understand why it is happening.
Jules uses an evidence-informed, welfare-focused approach to assess the individual cat, their environment and the circumstances surrounding the behaviour. From there, a personalised behaviour modification plan can be developed to address the underlying causes and help improve the wellbeing of both the cat and their human family.
How Can I Help Your Cat?
Aggression
Towards people, other cats, handling or during petting.
Anxiety, Fear & Stress
Hiding, fearfulness, environmental stress and difficulty coping with change.
Toileting Outside the Litter Tray
Urinating or defecating outside the litter tray and litter tray avoidance.
Spraying & Urine Marking
Understanding why marking occurs and identifying contributing environmental, social and emotional factors.
Multi-Cat Conflict
Fighting, tension, resource competition and difficulties introducing cats.
Overgrooming & Repetitive Behaviours
Behavioural and environmental contributors to excessive grooming and repetitive behaviours.
Major Life Changes
New babies, new animals, moving home, grief, rescue adoption and changes within the household.
Complex Feline Behaviour
Vocalisation, pica, scratching, separation-related behaviours, territorial behaviour and other behavioural concerns.
Not sure where your cat's behaviour fits? That's okay. Every cat is different.
TALK TO JULES!
Meet Jules dos Santos
Cat Psychologist | Veterinary Nurse | Animal Welfare Social Scientist
- 30+ years working in animal care and welfare
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse
- Level 4 Diploma in Cat Psychology with Distinction
- Advanced feline behaviour training
- Bachelor of Arts specialising in Social Justice
- Animal welfare/social science expertise
- Founder of Cat Whispering
- Founder of Luxury Cat Lodge
- Founder/Chair of Ninth Life Foundation
- Former Director of Boarding & Pet Care Services, Pet Industry Association of Australia
- University teaching/education experience
- Professional speaker and feline welfare educator
My philosophy:
“True animal welfare begins when we understand and respect the cat for the species it is.” – Jules dos Santos
Why Choose Cat Whispering?
Experience | Qualifications | Evidence | Compassion
Offering Telephone and Zoom Cat Consultations Australia Wide
Call us today on 02 4314 6654, send a text message to 0413 888 733 or email meow@catwhispering.com.au to booking you Cat Behaviour Consultation.
Cat Behaviour Consultations
Every cat is an individual. A behaviour consultation looks beyond the behaviour itself to explore your cat’s health, environment, emotional wellbeing, natural behaviours and relationships within the home.
Together, we work to understand why the behaviour is occurring and develop practical, welfare-focused strategies to help your cat — and your family.
Online Behaviour Consultation — $190
Available Australia-wide
Ideal for individual behavioural concerns including aggression, anxiety, spraying, toileting outside the litter tray, excessive vocalisation, overgrooming, scratching and other changes in behaviour.
Includes:
- Zoom or telephone consultation with Jules
- Detailed assessment of your cat’s behaviour and circumstances
- Identification of potential behavioural and environmental contributing factors
- Personalised verbal Behaviour Modification Plan
- Practical strategies you can begin implementing at home
Written Behaviour Modification Plan available for an additional $375.
Additional follow-up telephone consultations: $50.
Supported Behaviour Consultation — $250
Available Australia-wide
Recommended for more complex behavioural concerns or for families who would benefit from ongoing guidance while implementing their cat’s Behaviour Modification Plan.
Includes:
- Comprehensive Zoom consultation with Jules
- Detailed assessment of your cat, environment and behavioural history
- Personalised verbal Behaviour Modification Plan
- Practical strategies tailored to your cat and household
- Up to three follow-up telephone or email support sessions within two months of your initial consultation
In-Home Behaviour Consultation — $490
Central Coast NSW & surrounding areas within 100 km
For behavioural concerns where seeing your cat within their own environment may provide valuable additional insight.
Includes:
- 90-minute consultation in your home
- Assessment of your cat’s home environment, resources and household dynamics
- Detailed behavioural assessment
- Personalised verbal Behaviour Modification Plan
- Practical environmental and behavioural recommendations
- Up to three follow-up telephone or email support sessions within two months of your consultation
Multi-Cat Rehabilitation & Re-Socialisation
Residential Rehabilitation — from $700 per week
For complex multi-cat households experiencing ongoing conflict, aggression or difficulties living together, residential rehabilitation and re-socialisation may be available through Luxury Cat Lodge.
Each case is assessed individually to determine whether residential rehabilitation is appropriate for the cats involved.
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