Cat Training & Behavior

Behavior solutions for your feline friend

Why Should Dogs Have All the Fun?

Yes, cats can benefit from the same positive, progressive methods that we use with dogs - methods that align with the recommendations of the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior. Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Christine Fixico-Silver, brings insight and expertise to cats and their people. Along with offering consultations to address behavior challenges, Christine joins Sarah Richardson (founder of The Canine Connection, clicker training expert, and cat lover) in teaching “Clicker Training for Cool Cats,” a group class, taught live via Zoom, for cat lovers.

Christine Fixico-Silver

Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Fear Free Certified
B.S Psychology, Chico State
M.S. Psychology, Chico State
CCBC, CVPM, MS, HAB, CCBC,

Christine’s life has always been about the animals. She began working professionally with them as a veterinary assistant in her hometown of Paradise, California and worked her way into practice management, overseeing busy veterinary practices in California and Arizona. Christine completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology at Chico State, focusing on the human-aiimal bond. By Zoom and phone, Christine consults with people around the country regarding the behaviors of their feline friends. Christine lives in Peoria, Arizona with her husband, a clowder of cats, two ferrets, a golden retriever puppy, and a very tolerant black lab.

Cat Behavior Consultations

Does your cat’s behavior have you frustrated or stumped? Behavior Consultations, offered via Zoom or phone, bring insight and expertise to assist with your situation. Common behavior goals include:

  • Getting your new kitten or cat off to a great start, including litter box training

  • Addressing inappropriate elimination, including spraying and litter box accidents

  • Introducing new animal companions, including dogs and cats

  • Addressing multi-cat household dynamincs

  • Building comfort with handling, husbandry, and veterinary procedures

  • Creating comfort with carriers, cars, and travel

  • Building confidence and reducing anxiety and fear

  • Adding species-appropriate enrichment across the lifespan so your cat’s life is interesting and full

  • Assessing and preparing your cat for therapy animal activities

Initial consultations and follow-up appointments last about an hour. Cost is $125.

When scheduling appointments, note that available times are noted in PST.

Clicker Training for Cool Cats

Have you been itching to teach your cool cat some cute tricks - tricks that are fun and helpful too?

Drawing on fundamentals of positive training and the powerful communication of clicker training, Clicker Training for Cool Cats provides you and your cat an opportunity to learn, bond, and have fun together and with other cat lovers! This 5-week, live class is taught via Zoom.

Taught by Sarah Richardson and Christine Fixico-Silver.

Thursday evenings at 7-8 pm PST, next class begins September 26, 2004. Cost is $175.