Services
Looking for a board certified applied animal behaviorist and expert in cat behavior?
Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers a variety of services including Animal Behavior Education and Animal Behavior Consulting. Learn more below!
Animal Behavior Education
Public Speaking, Educational Events for Adults & Children
Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers both online and in-person public speaking and educational events for individuals of all ages. Dr. Vitale has provided more than 50 presentations for professional organizations, such as animal shelters and veterinary associations, universities, and the general public. Dr. Vitale also offers science outreach and youth education programs. Dr. Vitale has experience working with adults and youth aged 6 – 17 years old. For information on upcoming events, see this page.
Speaking & Educational Topics Include:
- The Cat-Human Bond
- The Role of Scent in Cat Behavior and Welfare
- Comparisons of Cat-Human and Dog-Human Relationships
- Cat Social Behavior and Cognition
- Kitten Training and Socialization
- Cat Training and Enrichment
- Free-Ranging Cat Social Behavior
- Animal Behavior and Learning
- How to Observe and Measure Animal Behavior
- A combination of the above topics or additional topics by request.
Rates vary based on location and length of activity. Interested? Kristyn’s contact information is here.
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Animal Behavior Consulting
Guidance, Trainings & Professional Development
Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers both online and in-person consulting services. Dr. Vitale has worked with animal welfare organizations, such as animal shelters, as well as with pet owners. She has also served as a scientific consultant for research and media projects. She offers trainings and guidance for organizations and individuals that wish to gain a greater understanding of cat behavior or integrate programs that can promote cat welfare.
Opportunities Include:
- Organizing and Leading Kitten Training and Socialization Classes
- Organizing and Leading Adult Cat Training and Socialization Opportunities
- Creating and Coordinating Adult Cat Foster Programs at Animal Shelters
- Creating and Coordinating Enrichment Opportunities for Cats at Animal Shelters
- Understanding Cat Behavior and Social Cognition
- Observation and Measurement of Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Research Methods in Animal Behavior
- Creating Effective Educational Content
- A combination of the above topics or additional topics by request.
Rates vary based on location and length of activity. Interested? Kristyn’s contact information is here.
Additional Services
Expert Witness, Content Creation, Cat Photography
Looking for a board certified applied animal behaviorist and expert in cat behavior? Dr. Kristyn Vitale also provides additional services as needed. She has provided photography for media, including the recent book Can’t Get Enough Cat Stuff from National Geographic Kids as well as creating content for Audible and The Great Courses.
Additional Services Include:
- Expert Witness for Legal Case Consultation
- Subject Expert for Content Creation (handouts, infographics, audiobooks, videos)
- Providing Cat Photography for Books, Magazines, and Media
- Additional services by request.
Rates vary based on type of activity. Interested? Kristyn’s contact information is here.
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