Meet Your Trainer
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Misty Hampton
I have always had a soft spot for misunderstood creatures. Cats are among the most popular pets and, yet, they seem mysterious and are often misunderstood.Â
My journey to becoming a cat behavior consultant started 7 years ago when a friend asked me if I knew anyone who wanted a kitten. She showed me a picture of a fluffy orange kitten, and I fell in love. Two weeks later, I brought home Linus. Over the next three years, we adopted more kittens into our family. Now, we have five cats: Linus, Jasper, Abigail, Pearl, and Piper.
I treated Linus the way my family did our childhood cat, but I soon learned that the traditional methods I had learned – spraying him with a squirt bottle, for instance – didn’t work. He became defensively aggressive. On the other hand, Pearl was still very fearful of being picked up. I realized then that there had to be a better way of interacting with cats.
Since then, I have made it my mission to enrich the lives of people and pets by making training more accessible. I aim to use the least invasive methods that are effective for changing behavior. Learn more about my approach here.
Training Partners
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Linus
Linus likes to be around people. He enjoys petting on his terms: three or four chin scratches is just right!Â
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If your cat bites during petting and does not tolerate restraint, Linus can show you some alternatives.
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Jasper
Jasper favorite pastime is foraging for snacks.
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Jasper does demos for cooperative care procedures, introductions, and managing cat-cat aggression. If your cat seems anxious in new situations and doesn’t get along well with other cats, Jasper can help.
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Pearl
Pearl loves treats, and is always eager for training!
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If your cat seems nervous around unfamiliar people and with handling, Pearl can show you some games to boost your cat’s confidence.
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Abigail
Abigail enjoys snuggling on the couch during movie night.Â
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Abigail can help you learn how you can read your cat’s body language and understand when your cat wants to be picked up, and how they like to be petted.
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Piper
Piper was exposed to a wide variety of positive experiences when she was young. As a result, she’s not afraid to try new things.Â
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Piper does demos for introductions and carrier training.