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 Amanda Caron

 Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, SBA

 Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer 
Certified Surrender Prevention Specialist
  

Before becoming a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Amanda spent over a decade in the animal care industry, where she gained extensive hands-on experience and developed a deep understanding of feline behavior. Her passion for cats, combined with a growing interest in animal behavior and training, led her to pursue advanced education in feline behavior modification and positive reinforcement methods.

In 2020, Amanda founded Frisky Feline Behavior Counseling with a clear mission: to help pet parents better understand their cats, build stronger, more harmonious relationships, and reduce the number of cats being surrendered or abandoned. Her work is rooted in compassion and guided by evidence-based, force-free techniques that support both behavioral wellness and the human-animal bond.
 

Amanda is recognized as a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Fear Free Certified Professional - Trainer, Certified Surrender Prevention Specialist, and Shelter Behavior Affiliate. Her qualifications also include:

• Feline Inappropriate Elimination Master Course Certificate

• Karen Pryor Academy’s Train Your Cat program

• Completed mentorship through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
   

In addition, Amanda has completed advanced training through respected organizations, including:

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

• Fear Free 

• Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA)

• The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

• Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)

• International Cat Care (ICatCare)

• The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
   

Amanda continues to build on her education through professional development opportunities. She is also a proud supporting member of the Pet Professional Guild and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Amanda has shared her expertise in cat behavior and behavior modification through contributions to several respected publications, including the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Journal, Connecticut Dog Magazine, Animal Wellness Magazine, and Rover.
 

Beyond individual consulting, collaborates with veterinarians on complex behavioral cases, offering her expertise in feline behavior modification to address challenging behaviors. By working alongside veterinary professionals, Amanda helps ensure that cats receive well-rounded support for behavior concerns, leading to more successful outcomes for both cats and their families. Additionally, ​Amanda actively partners with animal rescues throughout Connecticut. She provides behavioral guidance for challenging cases, mentorship for fosters and volunteers, and support for adopters at risk of surrendering their cats. Through these collaborations, Amanda has helped reduce shelter intake, prevent cats from being abandoned or put outside, and increase successful adoptions—especially for undersocialized and behaviorally complex cats. 
 

To date, Amanda’s work has positively impacted the lives of thousands of cats and the people who love them. If you're ready to restore peace and joy to life with your cat, she's here to help—one paw at a time.​​

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"In loving memory of my sweet girls, Hungree and Tuna - the legends who were my guiding light into this journey. "