Pam Johnson-Bennett - Cat Behavior Associates

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Too many cats are relinquished to shelters, abandoned or euthanized due to behavior problems. Many of these problems can be corrected and even prevented when owners understand what causes potential problems and how to use appropriate behavior modification. To solve a behavior problem, it’s crucial to identify the underlying cause so an effective intervention plan can be implemented.

Many owners misinterpret what their cats are communicating by their behaviors, or they make inappropriate assumptions regarding an animal’s motivation. Cats do not misbehave out of spite or stupidity, yet countless owners convince themselves that their cats are deliberately being defiant. This thought process sets the owner up to fail at solving the problem and can even make the situation worse.

The behavior modification used by Cat Behavior Associates is based on proven, humane techniques that educate the human family on what the cat is communicating by the so-called “misbehavior.” An intervention plan is created that addresses the needs of the cat as well as the family.

Cat Behavior Associates' Mission

CBA's mission is to provide counseling and education for cat owners regarding behavior and training, using positive and humane techniques that focus on strengthening the cat/human bond.

Common Cat Problems Include:

LITTER BOX PROBLEMS

AGGRESSION TOWARD HUMANS

CAT-TO-CAT AGGRESSION

FEAR-BASED BEHAVIORS

FURNITURE SCRATCHING

DEPRESSION

INAPPROPRIATE PLAY

COMPULSIVE BEHAVIORS

ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS

Pam's Books:

Meet Pickles, the cat who banished his owner from the home; Spencer the faucet-fixated feline; and Wishbone, the cat who loved to munch on socks and sweaters. Their stories, along with other confused cats, are told in Psycho Kitty.

Starting From Scratch
If you thought it was too late to correct your adult cat’s behavior problems, you can now breathe a sigh of relief because help has arrived.

Cat vs. Cat is a one-of-a-kind guide to setting up and maintaining a peaceful multi-cat home. Cat vs. Cat goes where no others have when it comes to solving unique challenges of living with more than one cat.

Meet Mambo, the cat who attacks her owner, but only on Sunday, and Bonsai, the cat whose dislike for the new boyfriend proves very embarrassing. What secret does Freddie know about his owner's new wife? Is a dead body really buried under the home of the Foxworths? And Why is Ralphie climbing the walls - literally?

Whether you’re a veteran cat lover, a brand-new owner of a sweet little kitten, or the frustrated companion of a feline whose behavior is driving you crazy, nationally acclaimed feline expert Pam Johnson-Bennett helps you understand what makes your cat tick – as well as meow, scratch, and purr.

If you are at your wit’s end and don’t know where else to turn for help with your misbehaving kitty, this book is for you. It’s the next best thing to a personal consultation with Pam. Virtually every behavior problem is covered with step-by-step techniques for correcting the behavior and re-establishing a closer bond with your cat.