A gentle place to begin
Learn at your own pace
The PAWS Membership: short audio lessons and a community of people working through the same things.
CAT BEHAVIOUR CONSULTING · CANBERRA, QUEANBEYAN AND ONLINE
A better life, from their point of view.
Personalised cat behaviour support for the moments when internet advice stops being useful.
Explore the membership
A closer look at your cat
Work with me one-to-one
Cat behaviour consultations: a tailored assessment, practical first steps and a written plan.
Not sure where to start? The free 15-minute call works it out with you — no pressure, no obligation to book. Book a free discovery call
The PAWS Approach
Predictability | Agency | Welfare | Security
Designing life from the cat's perspective.
There's a lot of cat advice out there. Some of it's fine, but a lot of it treats every cat the same. And your cat isn't a generic cat. Everything under The PAWS Approach works from current feline behaviour research, without punishment or intimidation — designed around the cat in front of us.
That same philosophy runs through both the membership and consultations: learn the framework at your own pace, or get a plan shaped around your cat and your household.
A little reassurance
You're not alone in this
We know how much you love your cat, and how confusing behaviour problems can be. You don't have to figure it out by yourself.
01 / The membership
The PAWS Membership
A complete learning journey for cat guardians. The PAWS Approach is a structured membership that teaches you how to understand and support your cat at every life stage. Instead of scattered tips, you get a step-by-step curriculum of short audio lessons, articles and worksheets on topics like cat body language, stress reduction, litter training and play enrichment — released in short, self-paced modules so you won't feel overwhelmed.
The first 50 founding guardians pay $30 a month and keep that rate for as long as they remain members. Once those places are filled, membership will be $45 a month. The course is open to founding guardians and is being released lesson by lesson.
Explore the membershipShort audio lessons
Podcast-style, ending with one small practical action.
Themed modules
Bite-sized sets of quick lessons with an Essentials Library included.
Guided activities
Enrichment games, observation logs and simple training tasks.
Expert Q&As
Live sessions to get your questions answered.
Private community
A safe, kind space to ask, share wins and cheer each other on.
Life-stage coverage
From playful kittens to wise seniors.
02 / The curriculum
Built on six parts
The four pillars spell PAWS, which was not an accident.
See the full framework on the Learn pageUnderstanding Your Cat
The foundation: see the world from your cat's point of view before changing anything.
Predictability
Build routines and a home your cat can rely on.
Agency
Give your cat real choices, and notice when they've had enough.
Welfare
Meet physical needs without adding stress.
Security
Spot stress early and keep the household fair.
Putting PAWS Together
The capstone: use all four pillars together in real life.
03 / A place to begin
Who it's for
- Every cat guardian — from new kitten parents to senior-cat companions.
- Special situations — introducing a new cat, or managing a multi-cat home.
- Anyone who wants to do better for their cat, without guilt or judgement.
04 / The rhythm
How it works
01
Join
From anywhere, nationally and internationally.
02
Learn at your pace
Unlock new lessons each week; ten or fifteen minutes a day adds up.
03
Apply and ask
Practise with your cat, then get support from the community and live sessions.
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See progress
Change isn't instant, but small wins matter, and they add up.
05 / One-to-one support
A Plan With A Point Of View
Less guessing, more understanding.
1 / First we talk.
A free 15 minute chat, no pitch. I want to know if this is something I can genuinely help with, or whether you need a vet involved first. If it's the second one, I'll tell you.
2 / Book your consult — Behaviour or Skills
A consult can support behaviour concerns, cooperative care goals or both. You'll receive a service agreement and an intake questionnaire so I can learn your cat's history before we meet. Once your questionnaire is complete, you will receive an invoice as I start getting to work on learning about your cat and how best to help you.
3 / We have a live session.
About 90 minutes in duration, either in-person (Canberra or Queanbeyan area) or online. We'll go through your cat's body language, environment and routines together.
4 / You get a written plan.
Practical phases stepped out with strategies built for your cat and household. If your vet needs to be involved, I'll liaise with them directly.
5 / We keep going if you need to.
Follow-up sessions are available, either adhoc or as part of a package.
When things feel hard
Your cat is communicating. We can learn to listen.
Litter tray issues, scratching, tension between cats, overgrooming or a cat who suddenly seems unlike themselves — these are not failures. They are information. The PAWS Approach helps you understand what is underneath the behaviour, then make practical changes that fit your cat and your actual household. No punishment. No one-size-fits-all fixes. Just a clearer way forward.
We can also build cat skills and cooperative care — carrier comfort, handling, grooming, medication preparation and vet-visit readiness. When your cat has choice and feels safe, everyday care can become more manageable for everyone.
Book a free 15min Discovery CallNo pressure. No obligation to book.
In-person (Canberra and Queanbeyan area only) or online.
Shared trust
What people are saying
“We weren't sure at first what was going on with Ada — the accidents around the house were so out of character, and we felt a bit helpless. The behaviour plan made it clear that ruling out a medical cause had to come first, so a vet check was one of the very first steps. And that's exactly what turned things around: the vet found a urinary infection we wouldn't have known to look for otherwise. After treatment, we worked through the plan to rebuild her confidence and routine around the litter box. It's been so reassuring to have a plan that looked at the whole picture. Ada is completely back to her happy, affectionate self now, using her litter box like the pro she's always been — we're so relieved and grateful for the guidance in getting her there.”
A little more sense of the cat mind.
A free place to start
Why do cats do that?
Why has your cat chosen 2am for a house-wide sprint? Why is the cardboard box more exciting than the expensive toy? Cats can be baffling, but they are not being naughty or difficult. Their behaviour is communication. Ever wondered what your cat is trying to tell you? Download our free copy to your inbox, for a little more sense of a cat's mind.
I'm a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (C.C.A.B.), having completed my Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (DipCABT-C) through COAPE International, graduating with a 94% average. I'll always tell you what I don't know, and bring in a vet or specialist when a case needs one.
Start with a conversation
You do not have to solve this by yourself.
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell me what has been happening, what you have tried and what you wish was different. We will work out together whether a consult is the right next step.
Book your free discovery call & View consultations and pricingDon't like using the phone — feel free to reach out using our contact form instead.