EDUCATION
- HSUS: Certificate in Cat Retention and Behavior
- IAABC: Rebecca Park Scholarship, Principles & Practices, Feline Behavior Solutions, & Lemonade Conference
- Pet Professional Guild: Cat Aggression Seminar
- Low-Stress Handling University: Low-Stress Handling Silver Level Certification
- Fear Free: Shelter Certification
- Karen Pryor: Click with Your Cat
- ICatCare Cat: Cat Introductions
- Community Cats Podcast & National Kitten Coalition: Cat Behavior Day, Community Cats, Kitten Conference
EXPERIENCE
- Former volunteer with Hearts United for Animals and Husker Cats
- Co-creator of pet education curriculum for Hearts United for Animals
- Current volunteer with Lincoln Animal Ambassadors and The Cat House
- Moderator for Helping Cats with Behavioral Issues and Therapy Cats
- Pet education articles: LAA Pet Talk, Neighborhood Extra, Lincoln Kids, Lincoln 55+, TCH Newsletter, IAABC Journal
- Owner of Lincoln Pet Culture
- Teacher of Lincoln’s only Kitten Kindergarten classes
- Host of Let’s Talk Cats, a monthly free cat behavior chat
PROFESSIONAL
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- Pet Professional Guild
- Love on a Leash (pet therapy)
RECORDINGS
Interested in my cat services? I offer cat behavior consultations, training in obedience and agility, and support for basic care, enrichment, and socialization. I am also available to do group chats, classes, and presentations. My business uses the Least Invasive and Minimally Aversive methods and is based on research-based scientific principles. Email me at allisontalkspets@gmail.com or message me at Allison Helps Cats.
