Low stress ways to hold your cat, training them for those sticky situations while catexploring and more with Tabitha Kucera from Chirrups and Chatter

Wondered how to hold your cat in a way that doesn’t freak them out? Or why our cats appear stressed when we scruff them? Or what behaviours you should train your cat (and how) for catexploring?

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behaviour Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio.

Tabitha shares all about fear free handling methods that you can use. Why we shouldn’t scruff our cats – and how we should restrain them. We also dive into how to train your cat to come when catexploring and even how to get them out of a sticky situation while you are out and about together.

Urban catexploring, training your cat and more with The Gibson Chronicles

Gibson is a catexplorer who explores the urban jungle that is Toronto. On top of that, Gibson is such a pro with clicker training. We spoke to his mum, Sarah, all about training Gibson, catexploring in urban areas, using public transport & clicker training.

Preventing your cat injuring themselves and how to treat them if they do get injured, with Dr Matt Breeds from Animal Rehab Klinik

We don’t want to think about our cats getting injured, but the reality is that they are like athletes. We chat to Dr Matt Breeds from Animal Rehab Klinik to understand how to prevent our cats from getting injured. We also dive into the different non-surgical rehab treatment methods that are available for our cats.

What to say when people aren’t nice to you about catexploring, with Amanda Semenoff

Majority of the interactions we have about catexploring are positive. People are happy to see us, they’re curious about how to train their cat & sometimes they’re just so excited to see a cat out and about. But there are those not so great moments. Like when we encounter an off leash dog whose owner may not be keen to leash their dog, or someone says a snide comment to us or when people don’t listen to our wishes when interacting with our cat while we’re out and about. On this episode we chat about all those not so great scenarios and what to say when they happen.

How to travel internationally, on a plane & eco friendly pet parenting with Fluffy Kitty

Yoda is a cat who has travelled to more than 6 countries. We asked his parents how they travelled with him, planned it all and even what to think about when your cat is travelling in the cargo and the cabin on a plane. We also chat about how to be cat parents in an environmentally friendly manner.

Kayaking & hiking through the snow while missing part of a hip with Gary the Cat

Gary is a cat who adventures through the Candian Rockies, from hiking through snow to relaxing in a kayak to posing with helicopters. On top of that, he also has part of a hip missing. Funnily enough, his dog brother Duke has the same condition. We learn how they go exploring together.

Hiking with your cat & fostering cats with Jack Hikes

We chat about how Jack became a hiking kitty & the training involved. We also dive into fostering cats, why it’s important and how we can do it too.

Water sports with your cat, catexploring with dog siblings and keeping your indoor cat happy with Emmylou Adventure Cat

Emmylou is a cat who is a natural on the water, be it in a raft, in a kayak and even a stand up paddleboard. Her mum Annie, shares just how Emmylou learned to go on the water as well as how she goes catexploring with her dog siblings. We also dive into how to enrich your cat’s life while they are indoors.

How to train your cat and your most frequently asked questions with Cat School

Ever wondered how to train your cat is they aren’t motivated by treats? Or whether you can train your older cat? Or what to do about kitty litter while you are out & about with your cat? Or perhaps, you’re wondering how to start catexploring.

We chat with Julie from Cat School and answer the most common questions we get asked about catexploring and training cats.

Season 4Hasara LayNovember 11, 2019podcast, cat training, Catexplorer, cat school, training your cat, clicker training, harness training your catComment

Learning how to be a catexplorer with Maple the Mews

Learn how to start catexploring with maplethemews. Find out where to begin and how to understand your cat’s boundaries.

Season 3Hasara LayAugust 12, 2019podcast, cat training, hiking cat, oregon cat, training your cat, walking your cat, cat travelComment

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