Meet Chantal Howard, Certified Cat Trainer (ABCCT)
Helping cats and their owners build calmer, happier relationships through feline behaviour training, enrichment, and positive reinforcement.
Why I started
Hi, I’m Chantal Howard, a Certified Cat Trainer (ABCCT) based in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2019, I began working with cats and quickly became fascinated by feline behaviour and how differently each cat communicates, learns, and interacts with the world around them. The more I worked with cats, the more I realized how misunderstood they often are, despite their complex and unique ways of communicating with both humans and other animals.
Over time, this passion led me to pursue a career in feline behaviour and training. After completing my certification as a Certified Cat Trainer, I continued expanding my education to stay informed on the latest research and developments in feline behaviour, training, enrichment, and welfare. My long-term goal is to continue working directly with cats, owners, rescues, organizations, and future research opportunities within the feline behaviour field.
I am passionate about understanding feline behaviour and the relationships cats build not only with humans, but also with other animals such as dogs, ferrets, and birds. My focus is helping create more harmonious relationships within multi-pet and human households through understanding, communication, and positive reinforcement.
Qualifications and Approach
Chantal combines hands-on experience, continuing education, and positive reinforcement methods to create individualized behaviour plans tailored to each cat and household.
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Certified Cat Trainer (ABCCT)
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IAABC Supporting Member
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Continuing Education in Feline Behaviour
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Insured and Bonded
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Pet First Aid/CPR Trained
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Positive Reinforcement Based
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Evidence-Based Methods
How I Help Cats and Their Humans
Every cat and household is unique, and behaviour concerns are often influenced by multiple factors such as environmental, routine, stress, health history, and household dynamics. This is why all new clients begin with an intake form before the 15-minute Feline Focus Intro Call.
During the intro call, we'll chat about your concerns, available support options, next steps, and whether I am the right fit for your cat(s) and household. In some cases, referrals or waitlisting may be recommended depending on the needs of the case and current availability.
New Cat Preparation Consult - $90 +tax
A 1-hour consultation designed for guardians welcoming a new cat into their home, covering everything needed for a smooth and confident transition. Includes a home setup review, environment and supply recommendations, routine planning, and a follow-up session to support your cat's adjustment.
Live-In Cat Behaviour & Training Program - $225/day +tax
Available across Ottawa and surrounding areas (travel fees may apply). This immersive program provides behaviour support while you are away. Ideal for cats experiencing behavioural challenges, stress, or difficulty with change. Includes daily care, structured training (2-4 hours/day), enrichment and play sessions, behaviour assessment, and daily photo/video updates with progress notes.
Multi-Cat Household Behaviour Consult - $120 +tax
Designed for home experiencing tension, stress, or conflict between multiple cats. Includes a 90-minute assessment of all cats and a customized behaviour plan, plus ongoing email and text support between sessions.
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Follow-up Session - $100+tax (optional add-on)
Continued support for multi-cat household, focusing on conflict reduction, relationship building, and structured behaviour training.
Cat Training & Behaviour Consult - $75 +tax
Ideal for concerns such as inappropriate elimination, aggression, fear, anxiety, or stress-related behaviours. Includes a 1-hour assessment and individualized training plan, plus a follow-up email two weeks after your consultation for additional guidance.
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Follow-up Session - $90+tax (optional add-on)
Follow-up sessions provide continued behavioural support, including progress review, plan adjustments, and targeted troubleshooting to ensure consistent improvement over time.