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Testimonials (Page 3)
Over three years we spent thousands of dollars on replacement furnishings, prescription medications, vet visits and pet care products. Nothing worked for more than a few days. We dreaded coming home from work, never knowing what we would find. The peed-on Christmas tree was our breaking point.
Unwilling to surrender the two newest cats to a rescue, we turned to The Cat Coach for expert assistance. After two telephone sessions with Marilyn, the tide turned. It’s been hard work and it’s always tempting to backslide into our old ways.
Marilyn taught us to consider things from the cats’ perspective and to get desired behaviors by modifying our interactions and environment. Her clear explanations and instructions helped defuse the anger and frustration we felt, and gave us tools to work with.
Two months later, we have our home back and our life back. Instead of being held hostage by our six cats, we can enjoy their company again and they know who’s running the show.
Thank you, Marilyn!
Julie C. in New Jersey
Just wanted to give you a Poppet/Brutus update. Things are going BEAUTIFULLY!!
Since Thanksgiving, Poppet has been a well-mannered little lady and apparently has decided that Brutus is OK and no threat to her.
He is still barking, but now she just sits on the back of the couch and looks at him with a "what's-your-problem" look on her face and is not upset or alarmed, whatsoever. She is cool,calm and relaxed. Not one act of aggression at all. She is even sleeping on the bed with all of us at night!!!!!
I want to thank-you SO much for all the help you gave me, as it was YOUR direction that did the trick . . . It was your advice and direction that gave a happy resolution to all this. THANK-YOU from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of Poppet who will have a happy home here with me as long as she wants it.
NO MORE shelters for her!!! YAY!
Your're TERRIFIC!
Brenda M. in Rockville, MD
Thank you Marilyn!!!
When we talked about Tish's PICA and peeing problems, you and I both were leaning towards OCD being his primary problem.
Your suggestions at removing all non edible, dangerous chewables and redirecting him to favorable (safe) chewables--worked wonders while we waited for our vet visit.
It has been nearly a full 7 days since Satish was Vet diagnosed with OCD. Your thoughts in regards to medications, were also appreciated by my vet.
I was surprised the little guy responded so quickly to his combined therapy, redirection, behavior modification, praise and medication.
I have only caught him just once nibbling on a corner wood very lightly and that was days ago...
Another side note...Tish's peeing outside the box has seemed to stop---I have searched high and low and I cannot find any sins.
I think this might have been part of his OCD. If any other cat peed in HIS litter box it was not fit to use. Even if it were cleaned. So the medication is working well with that too.
Tish is a very special boy who was rehomed twice because of his problems. And the sucking, chewing and ingesting of material once nearly cost him his life. We Love Tish so much and there was no way I would ever give up hope on him.
But you quickly set us on the right path to a healther life for Tish. We started Tish on the lowest possible medication dose as I just couldn't bear to have a throw pillow cat. The 1/2 ml/cc 1x a day seems to be effective dose for this almost 9 lb boy.
I know this is a long time therapy and we are prepared to go the distance.
Thank you CAT COACH (aka Marilyn)
Tracy P. in Oregon
II just wanted to give you an update. Widget is settling down nicely! He has started asking me to play by bringing me a toy or sitting on my lap (or face, whichever is easier!) instead of meowing.
Matt has really been making an effort, and he is already seeing rewards. Widget sits on his lap now in the mornings, which he never used to do. I feel like their bond is getting back to the way it was when Widgy was a kitten.
He still meows now and then in the evening, but it's much less.
Thanks again for all your help - we are definitely seeing improvement!
Joselyne S. in Santa Barbara, CA
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