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5-Star Client Reviews from Google

David Colodny

Steven did a fabulous job working with us to reintroduce our two cats. His written materials are very detailed and he took the time to understand what was going on with our cats and help us ...

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Deborah Platz

Imagine coming home from the vet with one of your two 7 year old bonded cats (Nadja) and your other cat (Petunia) starts aggressively hissing and growling. Then imagine your two 7 year old ...

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cats (Nadja) and your other cat (Petunia) starts aggressively hissing and growling. Then imagine your two 7 year old bonded cats get into a fight and they each retreat into hiding. That was the unimaginable situation I was dealing with when I started searching for help and answers on the internet.

And that led me to Stephen who sensing my panic and complete desperation in my email to him, called me from an airport gate as he was boarding a plane to offer me hope and comfort and to tell me WE could work through this. I’d never heard of non recognition aggression but I am very familiar now.

And after a week of working through Stephen’s step by step guideline and personalized plan, my girls are back to living each other and I can finally breathe again. Stephen is the best: caring, patient, always available and a resource for those of us cat parents that need support, comforting and guidance.

Krishani Teeluck

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I adopted a cat, Nemo, who was scheduled to be euthanized due to her behavior. She was aggressive, loud, and wouldn’t let anyone near her. My heart took to her as soon as I met her, and I applied to adopt her. Once I brought her home, Nemo would “scream” if she even heard me within 20 feet of her and would attack if I got within a few feet of her.

At the end of Nemo’s first week here, she barricaded me in my apartment by not allowing me to cross from one end to the other. I isolated myself in a room with absolutely no idea what to do. On a whim, I searched for cat behaviorists and came across Stephen. I emailed him and he very quickly made time to call me due to the severity of the situation.

I began working virtually with Stephen and saw measurable changes over the next few weeks. From his guidance, I kept Nemo in a room by herself with everything she needed. Week 1: Nemo stopped hissing at me every single time I walked by. Week 2: Nemo began exploring her room and toys, and eating the treats I left for her. She also started occasionally greeting me with friendly meows. Week 3: She let me hand-feed her a treat (while purring!). A day later, she let me pet her, and absolutely could not get enough of the attention.

After week 3, Stephen worked with me to introduce Nemo to the rest of the apartment. By week 4, my girl was out and about like she owned the place.

Nemo is currently one of the sweetest, gentlest, most playful cats I’ve ever known. She sleeps next to me in bed, cuddles up on the couch next to me, and is almost always head-butting me for pets and attention. I truly can’t believe not only what a huge difference in behavior she’s displaying, but also how quickly she turned around.

I cannot express how grateful I am for Stephen’s expertise, guidance, and encouragement. He helped me give a cat a second chance, quite literally saving her life, and it’s evident how much his heart is in his work. I fully recommend Stephen to anyone facing issues with their kitty!

Jamie

We contacted Stephen for guidance on adopting a companion for our cat Sidney, who had lost his buddy several months ago. Stephen's knowledge, insights, compassion and ...

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We contacted Stephen for guidance on adopting a companion for our cat Sidney, who had lost his buddy several months ago.

Stephen's knowledge, insights, compassion and encouragement have been invaluable with this experience, which we could not have gone through without him. He advised us on what type of cat to look for, gave detailed instructions on cat-to-cat introduction and was always available for questions and guidance, especially when we had concerns. This has been a very rewarding and positive experience and we highly recommend Stephen. We adopted Jasper and the posted pictures of Sidney and Jasper say it all!

Christine Toufexis

Stephen helped us about a year ago when we brought our new kitten home to our older cat, Evie. At first it was utter chaos in our apartment, she did not like him one bit! My husband and I ...

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Stephen helped us about a year ago when we brought our new kitten home to our older cat, Evie. At first it was utter chaos in our apartment, she did not like him one bit! My husband and I struggled learning how to integrate them together and Stephen was INCREDIBLE! He was patient, kind, and always had useful feedback. About one year has passed and they are now inseparable siblings, all thanks to Stephen and his guidance! Thanks Stephen!

Jon G

We came to Stephen for what we thought was a case of aggression between our cats. After our consultation and reviewing footage, Stephen accurately diagnosed the problem differently ...

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We came to Stephen for what we thought was a case of aggression between our cats. After our consultation and reviewing footage, Stephen accurately diagnosed the problem differently - as an overactive cat that was not getting enough enriching play.

After reading Stephen's report and plan for our cats, and implementing the advice within to provide our cats with more structured play and reward experiences, among other things, we have already seen a significant change. Our cats are no longer getting into spats/fights, and they both seem more fulfilled and calm. After scheduled play time & getting a reward (rather than random ones) they are napping more. They are sleeping close to each other, and seem more comfortable.

We can't thank Stephen enough for his help, and are really glad that we decided to reach out to him. We wholeheartedly recommend Stephen's services!

Ellen Oughton

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I found Stephen 3 years ago when I needed help with my scaredy cat Gracie. With Stephen’s assessment and guidance plan I was able to know that Gracie is a very happy cat even though she does hide a lot. My goal was to have her become more social with me so I could give her the love I wanted to give and have her love in return. I followed his plan and got the amazing results of a Cat not always hiding and enjoying our time together with brushing, playing and lots of treats. I am confident that Stephen can put a solid plan together should any challenging situations come up in the future. He gave me a peace of mind I so needed, and Gracie a schedule she can count on to feel safe displaying affection and have interactive play time.

Courtney Vernon

When we first reached out to Stephen we had recently rescued a six month old kitten, and our senior cat was having none of it. When we put them together he would lunge and chase, she would run in ...

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When we first reached out to Stephen we had recently rescued a six month old kitten, and our senior cat was having none of it. When we put them together he would lunge and chase, she would run in terror, we’d separate them, and it would happen all over again when we put them back together. We had been feeding this kitten in our driveway for weeks and were already in love with her, and obviously our senior cat wasn’t going anywhere, so we were at wits end. Stephen was so kind and helpful, guiding us through a series of steps over the course of about three months, answering all of our questions and helping us understand why we were doing what we were doing, rather than just giving us steps to follow without any background or explanation. It’s been a few months and our two cats are living together now! Not yet best friends, but they are relaxed in each other‘s company so there is no more fighting and they are starting to play together. Hiring Stephen was such a great decision for our family, I am so glad we did it and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone with cat behavior trouble!

Diane

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I highly recommend Stephen to anyone who is introducing a new cat into their home. We’ve tried introducing our furry orange, Pretzel, to several cats in the past, and it’s always been unsuccessful. When we got Val, we really wanted it to work out but the first few weeks were rough. Any time pretzel approached her, she’d hiss and swat at him, even though we tried the “slow introduction” approach. Stephen talked us through additional techniques that you don’t typically see in the more popular cat behavior YouTube videos, and it made all the difference. Stephen also viewed videos of Pretzel and Val’s interactions and helped give clarity to what was actually happening, and how to work through it. A few months later, I can happily say that Pretzel and Val are good friends. They look out the window together, play/hang out together, and just yesterday we caught Val grooming Pretzel! I’m just so so happy. 10/10 would recommend Stephen. You won’t regret it.

Alexa Carvalho

Stephen led our family through the initial feelings of helplessness and defeat to hopefulness and joy over the last month or so. With Stephen's steadfast guidance and cat behavior expertise, we ...

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Stephen led our family through the initial feelings of helplessness and defeat to hopefulness and joy over the last month or so. With Stephen's steadfast guidance and cat behavior expertise, we were able to help our new rescue cat, Levi, acclimate to his new home and resident feline siblings. One of our cats, Billy, was struggling to accept Levi's playful personality and rambunctious behaviors which resulted in a few "spats" that left us very disheartened. Stephen's comprehensive approach through detailed guides, helpful recommendations, and consistent communication via email and Zoom sessions resulted in Billy and Levi not just tolerating one another, but growing into friends! We are looking forward to continuing to apply all of the information we learned (he is a wealth of knowledge!) into our continued work with our feline family for years to come. I cannot stress enough how grateful we are to Stephen. He is a wonderful human being who clearly has a deep love for animals and a passion for the mission of feline wellbeing.

Catherine Zwergel

I love reading through all of the five-star reviews on here (as well as seeing the adorable photos!) and see that I‘m late to the Stephen Quandt review party and fan club! Well, count me in ...

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I love reading through all of the five-star reviews on here (as well as seeing the adorable photos!) and see that I‘m late to the Stephen Quandt review party and fan club! Well, count me in wholeheartedly! Stephen guided my husband and I through helping our sweet Wally overcome his food obsession and “counter surfing”…when we thought we had tried everything: plenty of vertical space to call his own, timer feeder, multiple feedings a day, spray can deterrents, plenty of play time, double-sided sticky tape, and even countertop spikes (the non harmful kind of course). We knew we had to seek help when he almost turned on the stove top range! It was his anxiety around food scarcity that kept him searching for the next meal and putting himself in danger, and Stephen compassionately led us through a thoughtful, tailored plan for us and for Wally - with consistent check-ins - to help ease Wally‘s anxiety. He gave us an even deeper understanding into Wally and cat behavior in general. I am so happy to say that Wally is calm and no longer triggered when he smells food. We‘ve even come to the point where we can cook meals with Wally in the kitchen and he pays no mind to us or the food! I cannot recommend Stephen enough! We‘ve become even more thoughtful and understanding cat parents, and even contacted Stephen for more consultation as we’ve considered adopting a second cat, and now he has been guiding us through the process of how to do so for the best outcome for everyone involved! I know we are in the most capable hands of Stephen‘s cat behavior expertise! He is so incredibly gifted, don‘t think twice about booking with him!!!

Annie Conlon

I highly recommend working with Stephen! His personalized advice goes far beyond anything you can learn online or DIY. He truly made a difference for my cat, Ollie. I reached out to Stephen during ...

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I highly recommend working with Stephen! His personalized advice goes far beyond anything you can learn online or DIY. He truly made a difference for my cat, Ollie.

I reached out to Stephen during a tough time with Ollie. He’s an older rescue with some health challenges. His vet agreed that his intense nighttime anxiety wasn't caused by his medical issue and that it was behavioral. I spent hours watching Jackson Galaxy videos and trying to piece together all of the advice I could find. Ollie would still get separation anxiety when I would go to sleep, even with full access to my room. As a first-time cat guardian, I was overwhelmed and needed help.

Stephen was a kind, steady presence. He took time to really investigate what could be driving Ollie's anxiety. His guidance was thoughtful and practical. He even helped me figure out the right gate for my space (something I spent months researching)

Since then, Ollie has made real progress. He's more confident with guests/cat sitters and our new routine has brought us both more peace. I'm truly so grateful for Stephen's support. It meant the world!

Caroline Kessler

Stephen helped us find and read the little improvements that we otherwise may not have noticed. And we could build on those to keep our hopes up, and slowly better understand our ...

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Stephen helped us find and read the little improvements that we otherwise may not have noticed. And we could build on those to keep our hopes up, and slowly better understand our cats’ separate needs and personalities. It was a *lot* of time, and work, and Amazon orders. But there was never a question that we’d do everything by-the-book. And now we have two cats that not only live peacefully in the same home, but are genuinely friends. And we’ve gotten to know our resident (erstwhile “bully” cat) so much better along the way. Her whole personality shifted as she and the new gal became pals. We couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome. Stephen is both the coach and cheerleader that you need. ❤️

Caylin F.

Stephen is a miracle worker. I HIGHLY recommend hiring him for any and all cat behavioral questions/needs. He is truly such a thoughtful, kind, and patient human being. He’s extremely ...

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Stephen is a miracle worker. I HIGHLY recommend hiring him for any and all cat behavioral questions/needs. He is truly such a thoughtful, kind, and patient human being. He’s extremely prompt and communicative as well. With every case study presented to him, Stephen will dedicate 110% of his time and efforts. We came to Stephen 8 months after introducing a new cat to our home when we were at our wits end. For 8 straight months, we had to separate our resident cat (3 yrs old) from the new cat (also 3 yrs old) via a pet gate. The resident cat would bite, chase, and harass the new cat any chance it got. We could never leave the two cats alone (unattended) for more than 30 min together. After meeting with Stephen over Zoom, Stephen provided such a thorough game plan for us to follow in order to help mediate the behaviors taking place between the two cats. Stephen also taught us why the cats were behaving the way they were in the first place. We immediately saw significant improvements in the first 2 weeks of Stephen’s behavioral plan. And after the first month, the cats are now getting along extremely well. We don’t have to separate them anymore! Connecting with Stephen was the BEST decision I’ve ever made. We now have a healthy and happy home again all thanks to Stephen!! We can’t thank him enough for everything that he’s done for us.

Zoë Beery

Stephen took me and my boyfriend from hopeless to overjoyed and our cats from enemies to friends. We'd moved in together earlier this summer and spent two fruitless months following ...

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Stephen took me and my boyfriend from hopeless to overjoyed and our cats from enemies to friends. We'd moved in together earlier this summer and spent two fruitless months following Jackson Galaxy's method for cat introductions, which failed, leaving us with no choice but to keep our cats separated to avoid aggressive encounters. We were despondent when we got a referral to Stephen. He immediately helped us understand why the first introduction had failed, and spent the next two months providing detailed plans and support to try again, suggesting strategies we never would have put together just by searching online. After many hours of behavior work (which Stephen mentally prepared us for), we can now leave our cats unsupervised and often find them playing together, which we did not think would be possible when we started working with Stephen. His expertise and deep understanding of cats is invaluable—as is his patience with nervous and distraught cat parents. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Be Sun

You may think that you need to rehome your favorite furball, for whatever behavioral issues have arisen. But please think twice, Stephen is fantastic at troubleshooting a cat’s behavioral needs ...

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You may think that you need to rehome your favorite furball, for whatever behavioral issues have arisen. But please think twice, Stephen is fantastic at troubleshooting a cat’s behavioral needs so that you and kitty can live more harmoniously. Having decades of cat experience, Stephen is very experienced and comes up with doable plans that work. I volunteer as the cat coordinator for a rescue group. We hire Stephen regularly, so that we can keep our cats in their foster homes and with their adoptive pet parents. He has helped turn around attack cats, cats going outside of the litter box, cats that resource guard, cats that are bored and bonkers, cats that yowl at night etc. No issue is unusual to Stephen. His work has also been very informative in helping us to adopt out our cats to appropriate homes. Too many cat parents feel hopeless and upset when kitty is behaving in a way that disrupts family life, but Stephen mitigates these issues and offers solutions and hope. Five out of five paws!

Kate McCall

I can strongly recommend Stephen Quandt for any of your cat concerns. He has a wide lens of knowledge and experience, and is easy to communicate with. We recently had a problem develop ...

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I can strongly recommend Stephen Quandt for any of your cat concerns. He has a wide lens of knowledge and experience, and is easy to communicate with. We recently had a problem develop with our 2 cats, both ~3 years old. They had previously been close to each other. Over a period of time one cat developed an aggressive, more dominate personality towards the other. It got so play time turned into fights about 4 times a day. Stephen was great to work with! He is a good and interested listener and observer. He educated us as to what was going on between the cats and why. A number of recommendations as to how to address the problem, as well as references to read and follow ups for a month were given as needed. Our cats are both more confident, and happy when we follow his guidance. We encourage you to work with Stephen, it will be worth it.

Bridget McRae

Stephen is a genius!!!!! I have a 6 year old cat that is EXTREMELY stubborn. My lovely cat Willy loved waking us up every morning between the hours of 2AM-4PM with continuous night howling ...

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Stephen is a genius!!!!! I have a 6 year old cat that is EXTREMELY stubborn. My lovely cat Willy loved waking us up every morning between the hours of 2AM-4PM with continuous night howling. We tried what we thought was every trick in the book until we worked with Stephen. He recommended so many different things that worked wonderfully. We are so grateful to have our sleep back. Thank you again!!!!!!

Catherine Blessing

A month after adopting a new adult cat, I learned that her younger sibling Helen was still in the shelter after being returned by another adopter for being too fearful/shy after she hid under a bed ...

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In hopes of adopting Helen, I was put in touch with Stephen Quandt. He gave me excellent guidance as to how to integrate Helen into my home so that she didn’t revert to her tendency to hide, and also how to reintroduce her to her sibling. Stephen’s easy to follow tips allowed me to bond with Helen and helped her to get her accustomed to my apartment quickly, and prevent her from hiding. Stephen also helped me navigate dynamics between the two cats which resulted in a successful reintroduction. Helen fully came out of her shell as a confident and playful kitty, and the two cats couldn’t be happier together! Stephen was knowledgeable, compassionate, helpful, and responsive throughout the process and I’m so grateful for his help! He has a true knack for understanding cat behavior and helping pet owners to address challenges in a constructive and easy to follow way!

Kasey Breuer

Stephen helped me have confidence in thought processes I already had as pet professional. Even still, I learned from him. I now have a clear image of how to tackle and manage the household ...

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Stephen helped me have confidence in thought processes I already had as pet professional. Even still, I learned from him. I now have a clear image of how to tackle and manage the household challenges I have faced with our multi-cat household. I no longer feel like I'm spinning circles in my mind with thoughts of what could fix it and my many efforts that didn't resolve our issues. Thank you Stephen for complementing and improving my knowledge about my kitties and helping me see clearly through the hazy goggles of living in the situation. 🩵 I have clarity now.

Success Stories

75+ Five Star Reviews on Google

      
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   Marion Quinn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very thorough with practical and realistic advice. Is ok with admitting when he’s not sure what to advise although we found that the advice he gave in spite of that was sound. If you seek a consultation you will also get access to all kinds of useful information that he’s developed through his experience.  Easy to communicate with - prompt responses to emails.
  
 
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   Rebecca Altneu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Stephen when I knew I was getting a second cat to make sure that everything went as smoothly as possible with my resident cat. He was amazingly reassuring and so easy to reach. He had so many different ideas and thoughts in preparation for their arrival and made the process so seamless for me. Although I will not be adding any cats to my family, I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
  
 
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   David Colodny 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steven did a fabulous job working with us to reintroduce our two cats.  His written materials are very detailed and he took the time to understand what was going on with our cats and help us map out the reintroduction process.  The process was successful and our cats are back together and happy.  And he's a pleasure to work with. Thank you Steven!
  
 
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   Deborah Platz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Imagine coming home from the vet with one of your two 7 year old bonded cats (Nadja) and your other cat (Petunia) starts aggressively hissing and growling. Then imagine your two 7 year old bonded cats get into a fight and they each retreat into hiding. That was the unimaginable situation I was dealing with when I started searching for help and answers on the internet. And that led me to Stephen who sensing my panic and complete desperation in my email to him, called me from an airport gate as he was boarding a plane to offer me hope and comfort and to tell me WE could work through this. I’d never heard of non recognition aggression but I am very familiar now. And after a week of working through Stephen’s step by step guideline and personalized plan, my girls are back to living each other and I can finally breathe again. Stephen is the best: caring, patient, always available and a resource for those of us cat parents that need support, comforting and guidance.
  
 
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   Wendy Ann Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Why aren’t there MORE stars??? Stephen deserves at least 10! Our cat had surgery yesterday…of course I emailed Stephen immediately which of course he answered immediately with spot-on answers and reassurance. He is a whisperer for cats as well as their agitated parents.

It is no wonder at all that we got in touch with Stephen Quandt right away. And no need to wait for an emergency. Never too early to anticipate your cat’s needs…
  
 
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   Jamie Mercado 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephen Quandt was recommended by my veterinarian. I have two seniors who came with litter box and anxiety issues. Multiple veterinarians had tried various anti anxiety meds and nothing helped. My current vet remembered Stephen helping another client.

Stephen is knowledgeable and patient. He works to get to the heart of the concerns and help the human understand a cat’s thought process. Based on our discussions, he was the only person who recommended both cats be put on Effexor. My vet agreed to try this course of treatment and prescribed the medication.

The cats have been on Effexor for over two months now, and we have not had an accident since they started. They actually seem calmer overall.

If you are dealing with feline behavioral concerns, there is help! Stephen’s guidance and education were well worth the time. He approaches issues differently than a veterinarian which is exactly what we needed. His plan in conjunction with our veterinarian’s support has significantly improved the lives of everyone in my home… two legged and four legged, alike.
  
 
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   Tracy Grammer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Compassionate. Experienced. Accessible. Practical. Offers clear, proven strategies for addressing key behavior issues and educates his clients as to why cats do what they do. Once you consult with Stephen, you've got a cat behaviorist in your pocket for life. He's supremely kind, helpful, and in love with all things cat. That's the guy you want helping you help your furry friend. On behalf of Pickles, Mr. Brown, and Pepper Jack, I owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
  
 
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   Miller Kress 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephen is the best. When I first adopted my senior kitty, I thought I was going to have to rehome her due to her aggressive behaviors towards my other cat. With Stephen's help, I was able to slowly integrate them into each other's lives and now they coexist beautifully. Stephen is obviously extremely knowledgeable, but also incredibly understanding and really meets you where you're at. I can't recommend him enough and am so grateful that the shelter I adopted from put me in contact with him.
  
 
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   Benjamin Arad 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephan is amazingly knowledgeable, detail oriented, and a pleasure to work with.

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Success Stories

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  He is a wonderful human, period. He has so much information and experience and seemed so interested in our own cats, it was as if he lived with us! Worth... read more

Constance
7/01/2021

  What an awesome opportunity! Thank you so much, I learnt a lot about my own cats and about cats in general and felt very welcomed. A unique experience. I think... read more the cats really enjoyed it too:)

Sarah
3/01/2021

  Stephen is a real expert for cats‘ behaviour, highly experienced and oberwhelmingly friendly. Highly recommendable. Don‘t miss it!????????

Bettina
3/12/2021
  Stephen did a great job of listening to the issues I am having and delivered a thorough and thoughtful plan that is already starting to show results.

Kelsey
7/07/2021

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Halley
1/04/2022

  Wow, just wow! Stephen is so professional, prepared, and knowledgeable . We learned so much that we can apply to our Lola to overcome her fears and anxiety. He not... read more

Carol
2/16/2021
  Whether you have cats or are thinking about adopting one and want to know more about how to prepare, this is the perfect experience. Stephen was super available from the... read more

Andreia
4/24/2021

  Stephen is such a thoughtful, kind, and generous person. I felt completely at ease as soon as I booked the experience. We immediately corresponded and I just knew from there... read more

Natalie
4/23/2021

  Stephen was attentive and knowledgeable. Would recommend!

Charlotte
4/10/2021
  If you’re thinking of contacting/booking - stop thinking and do it! Stephan is fantastic - I just wish I’d found him 2-3 months ago, it would’ve reduced my stress.... read more

Gina
10/25/2022

  Our experience with Stephen was excellent. He listened to all our concerns and was thoughtful and thorough in his recommendations. He sent us materials before and after our experience. He... read more

Maria
2/23/2021

  Meeting with Stephen was absolutely wonderful! He is so knowledgeable and sympathetic about cats with behavioural issues!! This experience was absolutely worth it, you get so much out of it!... read more

Elizabeth
4/24/2021
  I can’t recommend Stephen highly enough! Since I booked a little further in advance, he even took some time prior to our private session to get to know more about... read more

Max
3/19/2021

  Stephen went above and beyond to make my Mom and I️ feel welcome. He is incredibly knowledgable and eager to help in any he can. I️ learned so much in... read more

Stephanie
5/06/2021

  We really love the experience with Stephan! Although we were not looking for this behavior help and we say it by random - we were so happy to find it.... read more

Sophia
3/13/2021
  Wow, what an amazing experience. Stephen is obviously a qualified expert, but he is also a really warm and personable host. He went above and beyond in helping me figure... read more

Sarah
3/13/2021

  Stephen is the best! He has the expertise and experience helping people understand and care for their cats and is also a wonderful and caring person. I met with Stephen... read more

Anne
4/28/2021

  Exactly as advertised - Stephen is a pro. He asked great questions before our meeting and really dove into our specific situation during the session. On top of bringing experience... read more

Sarah
5/03/2021
  Great experience, really helpful and knowledgeable.

Lucas
3/09/2021

  Don’t want to make this too long and believe me, I could write pages about how much we enjoyed Stephen’s consultation. He is a down-to-earth guy, very knowledgeable, and very... read more

Alexei
3/30/2021

  Stephen is amazing! Even if you don't think your cat needs behavioral work, I highly recommend booking a session. Our cats are pretty well-adjusted, so we were just looking to... read more

McKinley
2/19/2021
  No encantó conocer a Stephen, preparó una plática especial para mi hijo de 8 años en la que le enseñó como leer las actitudes de los gatos y le contó... read more

Nadia
2/20/2021

  Stephen was very kind and shared a lot of great information and ideas for helping my senior cat! It was a very personalized and positive experience! I would highly recommend!

Diana
7/06/2021

  Stephen gave me hope that I didn't have before. And he helped give me peace of mind that whatever direction I go I will have support along the way. Thank... read more you.

Dionna
11/10/2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get results like these?

While some of the clients on this page noticed positive changes in their cat’s behavior within the first 48 hours of adjusting their approach, every cat is a unique individual.

The timeline for success depends on a few factors: the specific behavior we are addressing, how long the pattern has been established, and how consistently you can implement our customized plan. Minor adjustments to your cat's environment can sometimes yield surprisingly fast results, while complex cases like deep-seated cat-to-cat integration or severe fear require gradual, steady progress.

Our main goal is always to create permanent, positive change—not just a temporary quick fix—so we work entirely at your cat's natural pace.

Do you offer guarantees?

As an ethical, certified behavior specialist, I cannot offer a 100% guarantee on any cat’s behavior. In fact, in the animal training world, a guaranteed quick fix is a major red flag! Cats are sentient, living beings with their own minds, genetics, and emotions—not machines that can be reprogrammed with a button. Furthermore, a large part of the success depends on your ability to consistently implement the plan in your home.

What I can guarantee is this:

I will bring over 25 years of professional feline expertise, science-based behavioral insights, and deep compassion to your specific case.
I will provide you with a highly customized, clear, and actionable behavior modification plan tailored entirely to your home and your cat's personality.
I will be honest with you about your cat’s progress, manage expectations transparently, and support you every step of the way.

My goal is to set both you and your cat up for the highest possible chance of success, which is why so many of our clients achieve the amazing results you see on this page!

Do these success stories happen overnight, or does it take time?

My cat's behavior issue seems incredibly severe. Can you actually help us?

Yes! Many of the glowing testimonials you see on this page started with owners who felt completely hopeless, stressed, or on the verge of rehoming their pets. I specialize in complex, highly challenging cases—including severe cat-to-cat aggression, fear, and long-standing litter box avoidance. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please know that there is hope and you do not have to navigate this alone.

What makes your approach different from typical cat training?

My methodology is rooted in compassion, science, and a deep understanding of evolutionary feline behavior. I don't just give you a list of "tricks" or use punitive measures. Instead, I help you understand why your cat is doing what they are doing. By identifying the underlying emotional trigger (like fear, territory insecurity, or overstimulation), we can change the behavior naturally and permanently while strengthening your bond with your cat.

Will I receive support after our session to make sure we become a success story too?

I am on the fence about whether this is worth the investment. How do I know if a consultation is right for me?

It is completely normal to feel hesitant! But as many of our past clients have shared, investing in professional behavioral help saves months of stress, guessing, and tension in your home. If you are struggling with a behavioral issue, tired of conflicting online advice, or simply want to live in harmony with your feline family members, scheduling a consultation is the fastest and most reliable path to peace of mind.

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Creating a Happier World for Cats
& the Humans Who Love Them

Based in New York City, and available virtually over Zoom, worldwide.
New York, NY, 10044