SAN JOSE, CA · BAY AREA & WORLDWIDE VIA ZOOM
Understand Your Cat. Strengthen Your Bond.
Feline Behavior Consultant
Helping cat owners solve behavior problems and build a closer relationship with their cat.
As a Fear Free Certified Professional, I am committed to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Learn more at fearfreepets.com.
A FULL-CIRCLE APPROACH TO FELINE BEHAVIOR
From one-on-one behavior consultations, I bring science-based,
compassionate care to every corner of the human-animal relationship,
whether I'm working with a single household cat or an entire
organization.
PERSONALIZED PLANS
Aggression, litter box issues, scratching, anxiety, and all other cat behavior challenges — custom, science-based plans designed to address the root cause of your cat's behavior and restore harmony in your home or animal welfare organization.
VETERINARY EXPERIENCE
I work with the behavioral side of care directly with cat parents, many of whom feel anxious about taking their cat to the vet, while collaborating with veterinarians to ensure medical and behavioral needs are treated as one connected picture.
CAT WISE LEARNING LAB
Educational programs grounded in animal behavior science, designed to build understanding, empathy, and confidence, helping cats thrive and humans better understand their language.
ABOUT
Meet Jeanne Salem
If your cat's behavior has you stressed, confused, or feeling like you've tried everything, I get it, and I'm here to help you figure out what's really going on.
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I'm Jeanne, and I hold a Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington, along with a master's degree in psychology that shapes how I approach every case with curiosity.
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Cats don't act out for no reason. There's always a "why," whether it's a medical issue behind a behavior problem, a stressful change at home, or an unmet need. My job is to find that "why" and help you solve it, together.
SERVICES
Personalized,
science-based plans
I partner with owners, vets, shelters, cat cafés, and animal organizations — in person across the Bay Area, and over Zoom anywhere in the world.
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Cat Behavior Modification Consultations
Personalized plans for aggression, litter box issues, scratching, anxiety, and other behavioral concerns.
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Paws & Pages — An Empathy & Animal Behavior Curriculum for Youth (Ages 6–18)
Kids learn to read animal behavior and build empathy through behavior science, reading, journaling, and storytelling.
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Multi-Cat Introductions
A slow, structured introduction process so every cat feels secure and lasting harmony becomes possible.
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Cat Wise 101: Approach & Handling
​A hands-on workshop for kids and adults on feline body language and safe approach and handling.
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Set Up Your Kitten or Cat for Success
A properly set up core environment so your cat has everything they need to feel secure and thrive.