Cat training with a heart
Figure out what your cat is trying to tell you and work your way through it together. Serving the Greater Toronto Area in person with video consultations globally.
Understand your cat
Does your cat have behavioural issues? Does he or she fight with your other pets, wreck the furniture or scratch and bite you? Or do you just want to teach him or her some tricks? We’re here to help.
Many people believe tricks are just for dogs, but cats are amazingly smart. With the right incentives and training techniques, they too can be taught. Scratching furniture, aggression, counter surfing and door dashing are all behaviours that can be unlearned, while shaking a paw or rolling over can be learned.
In the news
Happy Kitty Cat Training has been covered by The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. Figuring out what’s causing your cat’s issues can be a complicated process, which is why our expertise is vital.
“It’s a lot like doing detective work because you’re often addressing several issues, such as anxiety, environmental stresses and relationships with other cats in the home,” says Happy Kitty owner Claudette Nita.
Commercial training
Happy Kitty Cat Training has worked with IAMS Canada to produce a series of cat food commercials. We helped organize and train more than a dozen cats and kittens for the shoot, while keeping them engaged and, of course, content through the process.
What we do
Basic training
Four basic commands – sit, come, down, stay – as well as harness acclimation, leash walking and hold without a fuss.
Owner-created issues
Begging at the table, stealing, demanding attention, finicky eaters, charging the doorway, counter surfing.
Socialization
Feline human interactions, cats and babies/children, working with cats and dogs together, new cat into the family, moving to a new home, kitten care and what to expect.
Cat tricks
Play dead, shake a paw, high five, twirl, jump through hoops, obstacles training, roll over.
Behaviour issues
Howling, nocturnal activities, digging in household plants, fearful behaviour, most spraying and aggression issues.
Feline care
The basics: litter boxes, first aid, toys and equipment needed, enrichment environment, bathing, brushing, nail trimming, dental care.
What People Are Saying
“My wife and I recently moved to Toronto from Miami for new jobs. One of the hardest parts of the move was getting our six-month-old rescue cat used to his new surroundings. He did nothing but hide under the bed for days! Claudette, or the cat whisperer as we like to call her, gave us some great advice on how to slowly get him used to his new surroundings. Tony also had a bad habit of biting our feet at night. Claudette showed us how to stop that bad behaviour and now we have a happy and well-behaved kitty. We would highly recommend using Claudette if you are having any issues with your little fur baby.”
— Yehudi, arborist
“We were having litter box problems with our cat Gohan. He didn’t like using it and we had a mess on our hands. Claudette gave us many insights as why this might be happening and many tips on how to start fixing the problem. She took the time to ask questions, observe Gohan and interact with him. Her calm, patience, and knowledge about feline behaviour was very reassuring and very helpful. After following Claudette’s advice our problem was solved very quickly!”
— Nachum, chief scientific officer
“Claudette was amazingly kind, insightful and patient when I reached out to her for help with my overactive cat, Barnaby. She gave clear guidance to help him play less aggressively and sleep better through the night. My family keeps saying that he seems like a ‘totally different cat!’ I’m so happy we got the chance to work with her. Before Claudette, I’d tried several different strategies and methods throughout the years to calm him down. Her process has been our most impactful and has lasted long-term.”
— Lauren, writer
“As a new owner of an active little kitten, so many things were new to me and starting to feel overwhelming. Claudette answered all my questions and provided me with concrete strategies to become more comfortable with my new furry baby. I am now more confident in the different ways I can manage behaviours and am completely in love with my kitten. Thank you, Claudette!”
— Andrea, student