Park Slope Paws is a Brooklyn-based cat behavior consulting service founded by Julia Specht, dedicated to helping cats and their humans navigate behavioral challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. Built on a foundation of rescue experience, the practice specializes in issues like fear, socialization, introductions, and adjustment to new environments. Park Slope Paws emphasizes consent-based methods and low-stress techniques, ensuring that every plan respects the cat’s comfort and emotional needs. Drawing on training through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Julia provides personalized guidance tailored to each household. The goal is not quick fixes, but sustainable solutions that improve long-term harmony between cats and their caregivers in a practical, compassionate way.

NY Clever K9 Inc. is a highly rated cat and pet behavior training provider in Glendale, Queens, offering certified, science-backed positive reinforcement techniques. Lead trainer Christina specializes in addressing feline and canine anxiety, separation stress, and behavioral challenges through personalized in-home sessions. Clients praise her ability to train both pets and their owners, delivering practical tools for long-term behavioral improvement. A trusted feline behavior specialist for NYC cat owners.

Cattitude Adjustment is a feline behavior training specialist in Manhattan offering cat-specific positive reinforcement training for NYC cat owners. Focused exclusively on cats, the service addresses anxiety, aggression, litter box issues, and other behavioral challenges through targeted, science-based methods. A dedicated cat training resource for Manhattan feline owners seeking expert behavioral support for their cats.

PAWSIES is a cat and pet care provider in Bushwick, Brooklyn, offering personalized feline care and behavior support for local cat owners. Dedicated to quality, individualized attention for NYC cats, PAWSIES provides a reliable neighborhood option for Bushwick feline owners seeking attentive, consistent in-home cat care and behavioral support.

Not The Rug is a cat and pet care provider in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offering trusted feline care and behavioral support for local cat owners. Well-regarded by the Williamsburg cat owner community for consistent, personalized attention and a genuine commitment to feline wellbeing. A reliable neighborhood resource for North Brooklyn feline owners seeking quality, attentive in-home cat care.

Lightning Zeus is a cat and pet behavior training and enrichment provider in Belmont, Bronx, offering positive reinforcement techniques and behavioral support for local feline owners. A neighborhood training resource for Bronx cat owners seeking structured guidance and enrichment-focused behavioral support for cats experiencing anxiety or challenging behavioral patterns.

Ramellas Canine Academy is a professional cat and pet behavior training provider in Long Island City, Queens, offering structured positive reinforcement training for feline and canine owners. Clients praise the program for transforming both pets and families through structured, results-driven training. A professional training resource for Queens cat owners seeking expert behavioral guidance and enrichment.

Pet Insurance Blog in Manhattan provides cat training guidance, behavioral resources, and pet wellness planning support for NYC feline owners. A training-focused information and advisory resource helping Manhattan cat owners navigate behavioral challenges, care decisions, and pet insurance planning for long-term feline wellness.

Stephen Quandt, CFTBS, FFCP is the founder and “Top Cat” of Stephen Quandt Feline Behavior Associates, LLC and CatBehaviorHelp.com and is NYC’s only certified, private-practice feline behavior consultant who also works for NYC’s municipal animal shelter, (ACC) giving him extensive experience and compassion with difficult cases. With over 25 years experience working with cats he focuses on the evolutionary and adaptive forces that shape much of cat behavior while bringing his extensive knowledge and empathy to each case. Certified in feline training and behavior by the Animal Behavior Institute and Fear Free Certified® he believes in a compassionate, educational and non-judgmental approach to cat behavior where every human and every cat is respected as an individual. While trained in all aspects of feline behavior he specializes in cat introductions/aggression, cat on human aggression, inappropriate elimination, fearfulness, anxiety and socialization. With a focus on each cat’s unique journey, Stephen provides heart-focused, step-by-step guidance using compassionate, fear free and scientific best practices.

Jennifer Van de Kieft is a certified cat behaviorist offering private consultations for cat guardians across NYC. Her specialties include feeding issues, house soiling, and attention-seeking behaviors. Jennifer takes an experienced, non-judgmental, and analytical approach and is enthusiastically recommended by NYC veterinarians as a trusted behavioral referral. Consultations are available in-person and virtually.