FELIWAY

FELIWAY Cat Handling Course


Description
Cat Handling 101: Building Trust and Confidence with Your Feline Friend
Whether you're a new cat parent or looking to deepen your bond with your feline companion, this course offers essential, vet-informed techniques for handling cats with confidence and care. You'll learn how to approach, pet, and interact with cats in ways that respect their instincts, reduce stress, and build trust.

Through engaging lessons and expert tips, the course covers:
The Right Way to Approach a Cat - Learn feline body language cues and how to make a cat feel safe when you first approach them.
How (and Where) to Pet a Cat - Understand the do's and don’ts of physical affection—what cats love, tolerate, and dislike when being touched.
Common Mistakes to Avoid - Avoid triggers that cause fear or aggression in cats, such as overstimulation or improper handling techniques.
Handling Kittens with Care - Explore the special considerations for safely picking up and socializing young kittens during their early development stages.
Getting Your Cat into a Carrier—Stress-Free - Step-by-step methods to make carriers less scary, from desensitization strategies to gentle handling techniques.
Travel Training: Helping Your Cat Adapt to Movement - Practical tips for introducing your cat to car rides and travel, whether it’s a vet visit or a longer journey.
By the end of this course, you'll feel more confident in reading feline signals, handling your cat gently and effectively, and ensuring a more relaxed, trusting relationship with your pet at home and on the go.
Content
  • Cat handling
  • Best way to approach a cat
  • How to pet a cat
  • What to avoid when handling a cat
  • How to handle a cat for grooming
  • How to handle kittens
  • Traveling with a cat
  • How to get a cat into a carrier
  • Getting your cat used to travel
  • Putting your cat in a carrier
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever