All cats are clever.

Virtual & in-home consultations within Melbourne’s northern suburbs

Whether you’re struggling with a challenging behaviour, looking to teach your cat new skills, or simply want to better understand your companion, we’re here to help.

Live outside of our service area? Get in touch, we may be able to accommodate you.

 

Clever Cat’s philosophy

These guiding principles inform our approach to behaviour & training and will be embedded into your cat’s personalised plan.

Behaviour is communication.

It can be tricky when we don’t speak the same language as our feline friends. Let’s work together to understand what your cat is trying to communicate.

Every learner is an individual.

Each cat will have their own personality and previous learning experiences. We tailor plans to meet your cat’s individual needs.

Training is a conversation, not a command.

Long lasting behaviour change is built on trust, choice, and cooperation. We focus on strengthening the bond between you and your cat.

Emotional health matters.

A cat’s behaviour is closely connected to how they feel. We help cats feel safe, confident, and understood. Because relaxed cats are better learners.

Four cats lying on a wooden floor near a wall, with a large potted plant and a wooden lamp in the background.
  • Fearfulness & hiding

  • Introducing new pets

  • Conflict in multi-cat households

  • Toileting outside of litter tray

  • Biting and scratching behaviours

Common challenges we can help with

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  • Kitten socialisation classes

  • Preparing your home for a newly adopted cat

  • Transitioning your cat to an indoor lifestyle

  • Teaching your cat to walk on a harness

  • Trick training & enrichment plans

  • Group training and education for shelters, clinics & animal welfare organisations

Additional services

Questions before getting started?

Get in touch.

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A tabby cat with white paws lying on a beige cat tree near a window, gazing outside with sunlight filtering through the glass.
A gray and white striped cat sitting on a wooden floor next to a light green patterned wallpaper and a white door with glass panels.
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