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What is the Feline Harmony Project?
The Feline Harmony Project is a 4-part webinar series presented by Naomi Thomson and Jade Currie at RSPCA Victoria. Join us as we navigate 4 feline behaviour topics, where we address common behaviour challenges and discuss targeted solutions.
Each webinar will include a live Q&A where you will have the opportunity to ask questions relating to the content or relating to your own feline at home.
Presenters:
Naomi is a Certified Cat Trainer and an Animal Behaviourist at RSPCA Victoria, whom specialises in timid and fear-based behaviours in cats. Naomi dedicates herself to working closely with our shelter cats, extending her guidance to foster carers and newly adopted pet owners, offering invaluable behaviour support.
Jade is a Behaviour Consultant working at RSPCA Victoria’s Veterinary Behaviour Clinic, Good Pet Behaviour. Jade consults with pet owners that are struggling with their pet’s behaviour challenges to help facilitate positive behaviour change.
Tuesday 31st October
Feline Society: Managing Multi-Cat Households
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This webinar offers insights into creating optimal conditions and management strategies for living with multiple cats. In this webinar you’ll learn about cat behaviour and their social structure. How to prepare for introducing another cat into the household and what you should be looking for when choosing to get your cat a feline friend. It also covers strategies for successful introductions, addressing potential conflicts, and creating suitable environments to ensure a peaceful and happy coexistence.
Tuesday 14th November
Helping Shy Cats Bloom
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This webinar provides insight into helping shy cats feel settled, comfortable and flourish in their homes. Participants will learn techniques to build strong human feline bonds. Using positive interactions to create trust and environmental changes to help them feel more secure. This webinar will also cover how to identify signs of fear and anxiety, learning strategies for managing stress and when to seek professional help.
Tuesday 28th November
Arousal and Aggression in Cats
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This webinar dives into the complex topic of arousal and aggression in cats. Participants will learn how to identify signs of arousal and aggression, understand potential triggers, and learn effective techniques to manage your cat’s behaviour. This webinar aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of arousal and aggression, to help you understand more about your cat’s behaviour and where to start with behaviour modification and safe management at home.
Tuesday 12th December
Litter tray lessons
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This webinar dives into the common challenges with toileting and litter box use in cats. Participants will learn about potential causes behind litter box problems and inappropriate elimination. You will also learn about practical strategies for identifying, addressing, and resolving these issues. It will also discuss preventative tips to prevent future litter box problems. This webinar aims to promote good litter box habits, and improved well-being for cats and their owners.
If you would like to join all four of our webinars, you can buy the Group Package ticket and get four tickets for the price of three.
We are offering a 50% discount to all rescue group workers.
To claim your discount, please send us an email to education@rspcavic.org.au via your business email, and we will send you a discount code.
Details
You will learn
- • Insights into cat behaviour and social structure •Strategies for introducing new cats into a household •Techniques for helping shy cats feel comfortable •Identifying signs of fear and anxiety in cats • Managing arousal and aggression in cats • Effective litter box training and problem-solving
You will get
- Resources
Appropriate for
• Cat owners and enthusiasts •Shelter staff that works with cats •Cattery staff • Veterinary professionals interested in cat behaviour •Foster carers and volunteers with shelter/cattery organisations •Behaviour professionals interested in cat behaviour
Preparation
What to bring
- No materials required
What to wear
This is an online class
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Face to Face courses
- Program activities are conducted by RSPCA Victoria Education Officers and staff. RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to alter activities or cease programs should staff and participant safety be compromised.
- For safety reasons, participants must wear appropriate clothing and closed-in shoes.
- RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to cancel the class should minimum numbers not be met. A full refund will apply in these circumstances.
Online On Demand Courses
The above does not apply. Please contact education@rspcavic.org.au for assistance.
DISCLAIMER
Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk. By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.
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