About Jennifer Van Valkenburg
Hello!
My name is Jennifer Van Valkenburg and I’m the owner of Natural Healthy Cats. In 2014, I received my CFTBS (Certified Feline Trainer and Behavior Specialist) credential in feline training and behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute. I am incredibly passionate about cooperative care for companion animals and believe that giving pets choices leads to a better quality of life.
I am a professional member and Chair of the Feline Division for the Pet Professionals Guild. The division is a volunteer group with the goal of advancing education and advocating for feline welfare and betterment. I also am a member and Communications Team Lead volunteer with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
Publications
Cooperative Care with Cora - A Case Study
Training Your Cat to Sit on Cue
No really, cat’s can be trained?
There’s a perception that cats can’t be trained or that you need to live with a particular behavior issue because there’s nothing that can be done about it. That’s simply not true! Cats are smart, social animals with an amazing capacity to learn and communicate. Sometimes, we just need a little help to build that bridge to connect you with your cat.
That’s where I come in! I love helping cats and their caregivers find harmony in their household through force-free, fear-free, choice-based behavior and training methods all rooted in science. Send me an email or message about the problems you’ve been having and we’ll work together to find the best plan of action for you. The initial conversation is no cost so what’s the risk?
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your time with your cat again?