Looking for a board certified applied animal behaviorist and expert in cat behavior? Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers a variety of services. Learn more below!
____Speaking & Events
Public Speaking & Educational Events for Adults & Children
For organizations, conferences, schools, community groups, and professional audiences seeking evidence-based education on animal behavior and cat science.
Speaking Engagements
- Conference presentations
- Keynote presentations
- Guest lectures
Educational Events
- Science & community outreach events for adults and youth
Topics
- Cat Behavior, Cognition, and the Cat-Human Bond
- Cat Training, Socialization, and Enrichment
- Cat Welfare in Animal Shelters and Homes
- Social Behavior of Companion, Shelter, and Free-Ranging Cats
- Comparisons of Cat-Human and Dog-Human Relationships
- Cultural Influences on the Cat-Human Relationship
- Animal Behavior Research Methods
- Animal Learning and Applied Behavior
- A combination of the above topics or additional topics by request.
Did you know?
Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers both online and in-person public speaking and educational events for individuals of all ages. Dr. Vitale has provided over 60 presentations for the public and professional organizations, such as animal shelters, veterinary associations, and universities Dr. Vitale also offers science outreach and youth education programs and she has experience working with adults and youth aged 6 – 17 years old. For information on past events, see this page.
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Consulting & Education
_ Guidance & Professional Development
For shelters, veterinary organizations, nonprofits, researchers, media projects, and pet professionals seeking expert guidance.
Scientific Consulting
- Scientific consultant for research and media projects
Professional Development
- Workshops and trainings for animal shelter professionals/volunteers, veterinary professionals, and academic/industry researchers
Animal Welfare Consulting
- Cat welfare assessments
- Shelter cat foster program consulting
- Shelter cat enrichment consulting
- Consulting for veterinary professionals
Program & Course Development
- Development of educational programming
- Behavior-focused courses
Did you know?
Dr. Kristyn Vitale offers consulting and educational services for individuals and organizations seeking to better understand cat behavior. She has served as a scientific consultant for research and media projects and worked with animal welfare organizations, industry professionals, and pet caregivers. She provides guidance on cat behavior, welfare initiatives, training and socialization programs, and cat care practices. In addition, Dr. Vitale has developed and taught a variety of in-person and online courses covering animal behavior and cognition, animal welfare, learning and behavior modification, and social behavior in animals. See this link for information on a short course about the role of scent in cat social behavior.
Additional Expert Services
Specialized Expertise for Professional Projects
For legal, publishing, media, and commercial projects requiring specialized expertise in cat behavior, cat training, or human-animal relationships.
Subject Matter Expert Services
- Audiobook and video content
- Behavior-focused educational materials, articles, and book chapters
- Expert witness services
- Reader for book proposals and manuscripts
Photography & Media
- Cat photography for magazines, books, and other media
- Cat behavior videos and research footage for media
Additional Services
- Looking for a board certified applied animal behaviorist and expert in cat behavior? Dr. Kristyn Vitale provides additional services by request.
Did you know?
Dr. Kristyn Vitale has contributed to a range of media and educational projects, including providing photography, audiobook content, and science-based materials. She regularly publishes professional and scholarly articles in veterinary and animal behavior journals. She has provided photography for media, which includes the book Can’t Get Enough Cat Stuff from National Geographic Kids. She has also collaborated with animal welfare organizations on the development of content, such as cat welfare handouts for Wallis Annenberg PetSpace and the Positive Reinforcement Training Educational Toolkit from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association.
Rates vary based on the scope and details of the work. Interested? Contact Dr. Kristyn Vitale, contact information is here.