Cat Behavior & Handling Tutorials

Reduce stress in cats. Improve your handling skills. Understand feline communication.

cat behavior and training tutorials by Alana Stevenson — black and white cat resting paw on woman's hand

Self-paced cat behavior tutorials with professional instruction by Alana Stevenson, MS.

Whether you’re a cat parent, animal control officer, shelter staff, cat rescuer, or veterinary professional, you’ll gain new insights into cat behavior, decipher feline body language, and learn practical skills to handle cats safely and compassionately.

Unlimited access and downloadable scripts for each presentation.

cat behavior, body language and communication tutorial by Alana Stevenson - MS, behavioristBehavior, Body-Language & Communication, $20

0.5 CEUs for CBCC-KA — approved by CCPDT

  • How cats communicate and respond to stress
  • Feline body language
  • Cat behavior vs. cooperative group dynamics
  • Importance of vertical territory and location
  • Positioning resources for environmental enrichment
  • Creative play strategies to prevent behavior problems
  • Behavior issues: litter box avoidance, biting and play-aggression, scratching furniture

Behavior, Body Language & Communication

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approach, scruffing, and minimal restraint — humane cat handling tutorial by Alana Stevenson, behavioristApproach, Scruffing & Minimal Restraint, $5

Handling techniques to reduce fear and promote cooperation in cats.

  • Gentle handling techniques
  • Principles of minimal restraint
  • How to approach cats to reduce fear
  • Why “scruffing” cats creates defensive behavior and aggression

Approach, Scruffing & Minimal Restraint

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humane low-stress cat handling tutorial by Alana Stevenson, MSHumane Handling Basics 1, $12

  • Principles of humane feline handling
  • Approaching cats to reduce fear
  • How negative cat stereotypes and attitudes affect handling
  • Recognizing feline stress signals and fearful body language
  • Simple environmental adjustments to reduce anxiety
Humane Handling Basics 1

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Feline Fundamentals WebinarHumane Handling Basics 2, $15

  • Minimal restraint and humane handling techniques
  • Why “scruffing” cats creates defensive behavior
  • How to safely pick up, hold, and carry cats
  • Proper use of towels to keep cats calm and prevent injuries
  • Moving cats in and out of cages and carriers

Humane Handling Basics 2

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approach, scruffing, and minimal restraint; humane feline handling 1 and 2 — 3 tutorials to handle cats safely

Humane Cat Handling Bundle, $25

All 3 humane cat handling tutorials — Save $7
Total runtime: 53 min

  • Approach, Scruffing & Minimal Restraint (8 min)
  • Humane Handling Basics 1 (20 min)
  • Humane Handling Basics 2 (25 min)
  • Unlimited access and downloadable script for each tutorial
  • Includes SOP on Humane Cat Handling
Humane Cat Handling Bundle

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all cat behavior and handling tutorials by Alana Stevenson: approach, scruffing, minimal restraint; humane handling 1 & 2; behavior, body language and communicationCat Behavior & Humane Handling Bundle, $45

All cat behavior and handling tutorials by Alana Stevenson — Save $7
Total runtime: 88 min

  • Behavior, Body Language & Communication (35 min.)
  • Approach, Scruffing & Minimal Restraint (8 min.)
  • Humane Handling Basics 1 (20 min.)
  • Humane Handling Basics 2 (25 min.)
  • Unlimited access and downloadable script for each tutorial
  • Includes SOPs:
    • Assessing Behavior to Develop a Behavior Modification Plan
    • Humane Cat Handling
Cat Behavior & Humane Handling Bundle

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