This presentation will introduce participants to the world of cat behaviour and the possibility of expanding

their business and services to incorporate cat behaviour consulting. Cats are the second most popular pets

in Australia. Many cat owners experience behavioural difficulties with their cats, however affordable,

accessible and knowledgeable help is currently lacking. This puts cats at greater risk of abandonment. This

presentation will allow participants to decide whether cat behaviour consulting is a viable option for them

and their business.

About the presenter.

Dr Kate Mornement holds a Ph.D. in animal behaviour and is a Board Certified Applied Animal

Behaviourist (CAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society. She has devoted the past 17 years sharing her

expertise through her consulting business Pets Behaving Badly and recently founded Pet Behaviour

Academy; an online education platform for pet owners and pet industry professionals. In her role as a

consultant, Dr. Mornement has had the privilege of assisting and advising pet owners, pet professionals,

industry, local government and media outlets. Her focus on enhancing human-animal relationships has

been a cornerstone of her work, where she helps address behavioural challenges and fosters stronger

connections between pets and their families. Dr. Mornement appeared in the three part ABC docu-series

"A Dog's World" as a subject matter expert and is a sought-after speaker at major pet events, expos, and

conferences. She has also worked as a pet writer and expert witness in dangerous/menacing dog cases

since 2010.