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A team of cat behaviorists with nearly 10,000 consultations under their belts since 2007, ÉduCHATeur is here to give you advice and help you solve your cat’s behavior problems. With a 99% satisfaction rate, our experienced team can help you with aggressive cats, fearful cats, messy cats and much more.

IMPORTANT – Many behavioral problems can have a medical cause. That’s why it’s imperative to always consult your vet to rule out disease first, before addressing the behavioral side.  

Watch the following video: GO SEE YOUR VET – WHEN YOU CHOOSE “INVOLUNTARILY

Tools available to solve the problem on your own

NEW – SELF-CONSULTATION on felinexpert.com :
 The easiest, most effective and economical way ($39 to $49) to solve a problem on your own via interactive videos, the evaluation portion of which is free.

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Our consultations are carried out by certified consultants and include a consultation report.

  • Duration: A consultation lasts a minimum of 1 h 30. Unless otherwise determined by the practitioner, a consultation takes a minimum of 90 minutes.
  • Cost: $198+tx for the consultation and the consultation report, plus transportation costs if the service is offered at your home. Payment is made prior to the consultation and is refundable in full if the consultation is cancelled.
    Accepted methods of payment: Cash; Credit card; Interac transfer; PayPal.
    Students aged 18 to 25 and foster families associated with a recognized shelter are eligible for a 15% discount, upon presentation of supporting documents.  
  • 3 modes of operation:
    IMPORTANT – Contrary to what you might think, at-home consultations are no more effective than online or telephone consultations, because most of the time, even at home, we don’t need to see the cat. All these methods offer the same 85% to 90% efficiency rate in a single consultation.  
    • Online : Consultation via Éduchateur’s “zoom” or via your preferred platform if you prefer to organize and send us the link yourself.
      This is THE OPTION TO PREFER IF YOU WANT TO GET AN APPOINTMENT FAST. Online consultations are faster than any other mode, because we have several consultants in several regions available at any time of day. It’s also the most economical consultation solution (after stand-alone consultations on FelinExpert.com) since there are no travel expenses to add.
    • At home : The consultant comes to your home for the consultation. A travel fee is added to the cost of the consultation. This varies according to where you live, and will be communicated to you before the consultation when you book your appointment. We always try to assign you to the Educator who lives closest to you, to minimize travel costs. If this is not possible for various reasons, we will offer you alternatives.  
      IMPORTANT – Due to current high demand, an appointment for an in-home consultation can sometimes take from several days to several weeks. What’s more, some regions are not covered at all times, even in major urban centers. Online consultations guarantee faster, more efficient service.
    • By telephone : A telephone conversation is just as effective in resolving most behavioral problems. Depending on the problem, we may ask for photos of the cat’s environment or videos of the problem behavior.  
  • INCLUDES : Éduchateur stands out from the crowd by providing a professional, detailed, multi-page consultation report, containing a summary of the advice given, an action plan to guide you through the implementation of solutions, and several other tips for secondary problems noted during the consultation. This report (which is often optional and subject to a fee with other providers) is essential, as it enables us to measure the evolution of the situation. It can also be presented to your veterinarian, should medical follow-up be required.  

What behavioural problems can be solved?

The behavioural problems for which adopters consult us are very varied:

No matter where you live, we can help you with an online or telephone consultation.  Simply take photos or videos (which you can easily do with your smartphone), to help us assess the situation. As cats sometimes don’t produce the problem behaviors in our presence, we always recommend filming, even during an in-home consultation.  

How does a feline behavior consultation work?

The specialist will start by gathering information about your cat, its environment and routine. He will then ask you to explain the problem. During the interview, he’ll ask you specific questions about your cat’s behavior and body language, so that he can properly analyze the problem and implement appropriate solutions.

Depending on the problem, a visit or simply sending photos of certain rooms in the house may be necessary. 

The next step is to set up an action plan. The steps will be explained to you in detail, along with the reasons why they should be adopted. In many cases, you’ll be given “homework” in the weeks that follow.   The success of the procedure depends as much on you as on your cat!

A few days after the consultation, afull, detailed report will be e-mailed to you, summarizing the findings and recommendations discussed during the consultation. This report can also be sent to your veterinarian if required.

A follow-up e-mail is sent 2 weeks after the consultation. This follow-up ensures that the chat is responding to the solutions offered and that you are applying the techniques correctly. You can, of course, contact your practitioner at any time prior to this follow-up, to ask any questions you may have. Depending on the complexity of your situation and the additional advice you need, your practitioner may suggest a telephone follow-up (duration to be determined between you and your practitioner, additional costs to be anticipated if the consultation time has elapsed). If an extended consultation is recommended, your practitioner will discuss this with you and inform you of the associated costs.

During the consultation, feel free to ask questions. You’ll be able to discuss various aspects of feline life, even if they have nothing to do with the problem for which you’re consulting us. You’ll have access to a professional in feline behavior; take advantage of it! We’ll help youenrich your cat’s environment,improve its well-being, and more. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of our knowledge – we’re here to help!

If you have videos of problem behavior, such as attacks between cats, the operator will watch them with you.

Why choose Éduchateur?

There are two aspects that set Éduchateur apart. The first is that there isno professional order or government-recognized course in our field. As a result, anyone can claim to be an animal behaviorist, and it becomes very difficult for an owner to know who is competent. As in any other field, price and training are often good indicators of competence. But an even more important factor is the notoriety and reference of the veterinary field in relation to the practitioner. Éduchateur is recommended by over 500 veterinary clinics worldwide. Our competence is so well recognized that we are invited by veterinary professional associations, colleges and universities to train people in the field, even if we are not veterinarians ourselves (a rare occurrence).

The second aspect that sets Éduchateur apart is that it’s not just one person, but a team. Your Éduchateur has access to the knowledge of all the members of our large team, who have over 15 years of combined experience to help you better. The fact that it’s a team also gives you the option of requesting a change of Educator at any time if the connection isn’t going well, or if you’re not satisfied with the one assigned to you.

Will your advice really solve my cat’s problem?

  • In 85% of cases, a single consultation is all it takes for your cat’s behavioral problem to be resolved in less than two weeks.
  • Although some disorders, such as fears, sociability problems or certain cases of aggression, may require a little more time and effort on your part, they don’t necessarily require more than one consultation.
  • Consultation includes follow-up by phone or e-mail. Whether it’s because your cat isn’t responding as expected to the solutions given, or simply to make sure you’re applying the techniques taught correctly, we’re here to help.

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