Cat Behaviour & Training in Adelaide
Positive Reinforcement Training & Behaviour Support for Cats
Struggling with toileting problems, aggression, scratching, anxiety or conflict between your cats?
Cats can absolutely be trained, and many common behaviour problems can be improved by better understanding why the behaviour is happening and making practical changes to training, environment and routine.
Paws & Reward provides positive reinforcement cat training and behaviour support in Adelaide, helping you better understand your cat and create a calmer, happier home.
Whether your cat is toileting outside the litter tray, fighting with another cat, fearful of visitors, scratching furniture or struggling with changes in the home, we’ll develop practical strategies tailored to your cat and household.
Cat Behaviour problems We Can Help With
We can provide support for:
Toileting outside the litter tray
Spraying and marking
Aggression towards people or other cats
Conflict between cats in the household
Introducing a new cat or kitten
Fear, anxiety and stress-related behaviour
Scratching furniture
Overstimulation and biting
Excessive vocalisation
Carrier and vet visit stress
Feeding and resource-related concerns
Environmental enrichment and mental stimulation
Preparing your home for a new kitten or adult cat
Multi-pet household challenges
General cat training and behaviour support
Cat Behaviour Consultations
Initial Behaviour Consult — $180
60 minutes
Your initial consultation gives us time to understand your cat, their behaviour and what's happening within your home.
We'll discuss:
✓ Your cat's behaviour, history and routine
✓ Your home environment and resources
✓ Possible triggers and contributing factors
✓ Practical management strategies
✓ Positive reinforcement training and behaviour modification
✓ Enrichment and ways to reduce stress
✓ Changes you can make to better support your cat
Following your consultation, you'll receive a personalised training and behaviour plan tailored to your cat, household and goals.
Consultation Options:
In-person: Adelaide's southern suburbs and Adelaide Hills
Online: Available Australia-wide
Follow-Up Consultation — $110
45 Minutes
Follow-up consultations give us an opportunity to review your cat's progress, troubleshoot any challenges and adjust your training or management plan where needed.
What Adelaide Cat Owners Are Saying
“Lena’s advice has been absolutely amazing. Alfie’s toileting issues have dramatically improved, tensions between our pets have reduced, and our home feels far calmer. We finally understand our cats’ needs much better.”
— Lauren & Alfie
“Lena gave us practical advice and simple training strategies that helped address our kitten’s behavioural issues before they became long-term habits. The training was rewarding for both us and our kitten and really helped set us up for a harmonious life together.”
— Felicity & Lumi
“We learned so much through Cat College, and Lena’s advice helped make vet visits with our kittens far less stressful and unpleasant. Totally worth the time and money.”
— Nicole
“Lena has been incredibly kind, professional, and a wealth of knowledge. Her practical advice and support made a huge difference.”
— Jess & Marie-Ann
Our Approach to Cat Behaviour & Training
Cat behaviour is often misunderstood. Behaviours such as toileting outside the litter tray, scratching, hiding, fighting or biting aren't simply a cat being "naughty".
Behaviour can be influenced by stress, fear, health, environment, resources, previous experiences and whether your cat's behavioural needs are being met.
Our approach focuses on understanding what may be contributing to the behaviour and finding practical ways to improve your cat's environment and experiences.
We use positive reinforcement and gentle, evidence-informed strategies — never punishment or intimidation.
Our goal isn't simply to stop unwanted behaviour. We want to help you understand your cat, reduce stress and create an environment where both you and your cat can thrive.
Cat Behaviour & Training FAQs
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Yes! Cats can learn through positive reinforcement just like other animals.
Training can be used to teach practical behaviours, build confidence, make handling and veterinary care easier and help address some behaviour concerns.
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Yes. Toileting outside the litter tray is one of the cat behaviour concerns we can help with.
Because changes in toileting can also have a medical cause, we may recommend veterinary assessment before or alongside behaviour support, particularly if the behaviour is new or has changed suddenly.
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Yes. We can help with inter-cat conflict, including tension, chasing, fighting, resource competition and difficulties introducing a new cat.
We'll look at the cats' environment, resources and interactions and develop a practical plan for your household.
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Yes. We can help you plan a gradual introduction designed to reduce stress and give both cats time to adjust.
You can also book before bringing your new cat home if you'd like help setting up the environment and planning the introduction in advance.
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Yes. Scratching is a normal and important behaviour for cats, so rather than trying to stop scratching altogether, we look at where and what your cat prefers to scratch and help you provide more appropriate alternatives.
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Yes. We can provide behaviour support for cats displaying aggression, biting or other concerning behaviour.
We'll consider what may be triggering the behaviour and develop appropriate management and behaviour modification strategies.
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Yes. We use positive reinforcement and reward-based training and do not use punishment or intimidation.
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Yes. Online consultations are available Australia-wide.
Many cat behaviour concerns can be assessed and supported very effectively online because we can discuss your cat's history, observe their home environment and develop strategies without introducing the additional stress of an unfamiliar person entering the home.
Create a Calmer, Happier Home for Your Cat
Living with cat behaviour problems can be stressful, but you don't have to work through them alone.
With practical guidance, positive reinforcement training and changes tailored to your cat and home, we can help you better understand your cat and work towards a calmer, more harmonious household.