About Us

Bug- Senior Cat Advisor,  Meowdel, and the best all-around cat ever. She is the inspiration and continues to amaze and delight at 17 years old. 

Lea started her career as owner/operator and care specialist with Cat's Pajamas Seattle Cat Sitting. Quickly becoming more interested and knowledgeable about cat behavior and training, she soon became dedicated to learning the root causes and permanent solutions to feline behavior concerns.  

Lea’s passion is not just for cats and their happiness but for human clients too. She enjoys knitting (Bug-approved approved lap time), painting,  and photographing the PNW with her husband.

•  Based on scientific evidence focusing on the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement methods
• Positive reinforcement-based and will never include fear or pain. 
• Adheres to the humane hierarchy as well as LIMA
• Requires continuing education
• No Judgement - Never feel judged about your pet, lifestyle, or housekeeping.
• Sessions are a safe place, and your information is confidential. ​ 
• The belief that this should be enjoyable for both the owner and the cats
• If we cannot help you, we will tell you. 

• Certificates
• ABCCT - Animal Behavior College Certified Cat Trainer
• FFCP - Fear Free Certified Professional
• Pet First Aid and CPR
• Hippocampus - Feline Elimination Certificate and Directory
• CFVP - American Assoc. Feline Practitioners -  Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional

Education

• Animal Behavior College 
• Fear Free Pet Trainer  
• Feline Elimination Master Course - Hippocampus
• Low-Stress Handling Feline Basics 1 & 2
• Fear Free Shelter Graduate
• Principles and Practices Course - IAABC
• Fundamentals of Animal Behavior - IAABC  
• Feline Behavior Mentorship program - IAABC 
• Feline Behavior Solutions - IAABC

 Publications and Media

• 4 Reasons Your Cat Is Peeing Outside the Litter Box, Vets Say

Memberships

• IAABC - supporting member
• PPG - active member
• Fear Free - certified trainer

Community

• Owner/Operator - Cat's Pajamas Seattle Cat Sitting (2016-2020)
• Active volunteer in animal welfare community and local cat rescue

Achievements

• 2020 recipient of the runner-up award for the Rebecca Park scholarship -  IAABC Foundation
• 2022 nomination for Mud Bay's volunteer award of excellence for contributions to the local cat rescue.