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About HAWS Cat Behavior

The experienced professionals of HAWS’ Behavior Department are dedicated to helping you bring out the best in your cat and to understand them on a deeper level. We are prepared to assist you with a wide variety of behavioral concerns, with free resources to help you and your feline friend.  Each animal will learn differently, in his or her own unique way, and we are ready to assist you with finding the rewards that best engage your pet to work with you. We truly strive to abide by LIMA values in all areas of our behavior programs – Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive – so that your pet can feel as safe and supported as possible in their learning journey!

Behavior Resource Guides

Interested in learning more about cat behavior and how to solve common cat-ownership problems? Our free resources are a great place to start! Learn how to handle nippy kittens, facts (and alternatives) to declawing, integrating a new feline to the family and much more!

Behavior Resource Guides

Interested in learning more about cat behavior and how to solve common cat-ownership problems? Our free resources are a great place to start! Learn how to handle nippy kittens, facts (and alternatives) to declawing, integrating a new feline to the family and much more!

One-One Behavior Consults

HAWS is unable to offer cat behavior consultations at this time, however, we highly recommend seeking a professional for behavioral problems. We recommend reaching out to local cat behaviorist, Emily Carl, with Great and Small Training.

One-One Behavior Consults

HAWS is unable to offer cat behavior consultations at this time, however, we highly recommend seeking a professional for behavioral problems. We recommend reaching out to local cat behaviorist, Emily Carl, with Great and Small Training.

Cat Pedicures

Need help trimming your cat’s nails? HAWS can help! We have two scheduled pedicure days each month!

Cat Pedicures

Need help trimming your cat’s nails? HAWS can help! We have two scheduled pedicure days each month!

Kitty College

Learn how to adequately socialize your kitten so that she/he has the best possible early experience to develop into a well-rounded adult cat. Gain confidence in handling and interacting with your kitten safely, and in a manner that sets them up for a lifetime of success as an adult cat. Establish a relationship with your kitten built on trust and love! This 3 week in person course is limited to 4 kittens (8-12 weeks at time of class) per class.

Kitty College

Learn how to adequately socialize your kitten so that she/he has the best possible early experience to develop into a well-rounded adult cat. Gain confidence in handling and interacting with your kitten safely, and in a manner that sets them up for a lifetime of success as an adult cat. Establish a relationship with your kitten built on trust and love! This 3 week in person course is limited to 4 kittens (8-12 weeks at time of class) per class.
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