Schedule of Events - Seattle Humane Society

Saturday’s Events11:00 am12:00 pm2:00 pm3:00 pm4:00 pmDr. Wailani Sung - Tips for Successful Litterbox Management & TrainingDr. Wailani Sung shares her extensive knowledge of cats’ habits in this fascinating talk. Whetheryou are interested in starting your new cat or kitten out on the right paw, trying to retrain yourcat or solve a litterbox issue, or are just interested in cat behavior. Dr. Sung is a veterinarian andbehavior consultant.Dr. Wailani Sung - Clicker Training for Cats and KittensYes, you can train your cat! Clicker training is a very effective, science-based system for teachingnew behavior with positive reinforcement. Dr. Sung will demonstrate how to clicker train yourcat for fun and tricks or to help your cat learn how to tolerate a situation such as having his nailstrimmed. Dr. Sung is a veterinarian and behavior consultant.Dr. James Ha - Impressions Count! Cat/Cat and Dog/Cat IntroductionsLearn how to successfully introduce your new cat (or dog) into your home and howto improve strained relationships between pets. Dr. Ha will be happy to answeryour questions on this topic. Dr. Ha is currently a Research Associate Professor ofPsychology at the University of Washington and offers behavior consultations.Dr. Cori Gross - How to Make a Happy Home for an Indoor CatDr. Gross shares easy tips to help your cat LOVE being an indoor cat - from games and mentalstimulation to easy ways to increase your cat’s exercise level and comfort in the home. Learn howto “expand the real-estate” in your home so that multiple cats can happily share space. Dr. Gross isa feline-only veterinarian providing cat behavior consultations.Emily Keegans - Tellington Touch for CatsTellington Touch (TTouch) is a hands-on technique that can help calm a pet, supporthealth, and increase confidence. Emily will demonstrate a few of these easy-to-learntechniques. Emily Keegans completed the TTouch Animal Companion Training Program andcurrently works here at the Seattle Humane Society as our Behavior Program Manager.Tips for a successful Catapalooza adventure:1. Begin in the auditorium to meet cats of allages from local shelters.2. Stop by the kids activities table to get yourface painted and to make cat toys.3. Learn about cats at one of our presentations.4. Follow the signs to meet more cats atthe Adoption Center.5. Adopt a new family member!

Sunday’s Events11:00 am12:00 pm1:30 pm3:30 pmDr. Wailani Sung - Tips for Successful Litterbox Management & TrainingDr. Wailani Sung shares her extensive knowledge of cats’ habits in this fascinating talk. Whetheryou are interested in starting your new cat or kitten out on the right paw, trying to retrain yourcat or solve a litterbox issue, or are just interested in cat behavior. Dr. Sung is a veterinarian andbehavior consultant.Dr. Wailani Sung - Clicker Training for Cats and KittensYes, you can train your cat! Clicker training is a very effective, science-based system for teachingnew behavior with positive reinforcement. Dr. Sung will demonstrate how to clicker train yourcat for fun and tricks or to help your cat learn how to tolerate a situation such as having his nailstrimmed. Dr. Sung is a veterinarian and behavior consultant.Dr. James Ha - Impressions Count! Cat/Cat and Dog/Cat IntroductionsLearn how to successfully introduce your new cat (or dog) into your home and howto improve strained relationships between pets. Dr. Ha will be happy to answeryour questions on this topic. Dr. Ha is currently a Research Associate Professor ofPsychology at the University of Washington and offers behavior consultations.Emily Keegans - Tellington Touch for CatsTellington Touch (TTouch) is a hands-on technique that can help calm a pet, supporthealth, and increase confidence. Emily will demonstrate a few of these easy-to-learntechniques. Emily Keegans completed the TTouch Animal Companion Training Program andcurrently works here at the Seattle Humane Society as our Behavior Program Manager.Thank you to our sponsors:

Thank you for attending!Join Us in Thanking Our Partners:Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project, Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County,MEOW, N.O.A.H., Pasado’s Safe Haven, P.A.W.S.,Purrfect Pals, Seattle Persian and Himalayan RescueDr. Wailani Sungallcreaturesbehavior.comDr. Wailani Sung obtained her Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology with a special interestin animal behavior from the University of Georgia. Upon completion of her graduate degrees,Dr. Sung enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia where shegraduated in with a doctorate in veterinary medicine.Dr. Sung has practiced general medicine, emergency, exotics and behavioral medicine in Arizonafor the past five years. During this period of time, she also commuted to Washington and practicedbehavioral medicine exclusively. Dr. Sung has relocated to the Seattle area to better serveher clients’ needs. She has been working as a behavior consultant since 1995, and is currentlyworking to complete her credentials for board certification in clinical veterinary behavior.Dr. James Hacompanionanimalsolutions.comJames has a Master’s degree in Biology from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. in Zoology witha specialization in animal behavior from Colorado State University. He is currently a Research AssociateProfessor of Psychology at the University of Washington. His academic research interestsare in learning more about the social behavior of animals including primates, crows, and killerwhales. Jim has demonstrated consistent success in applying the knowledge he’s gained fromhis academic career to domestic animals living in an ever more urbanized world. Jim’s problemsolving skills and teaching ability allow him to accurately diagnose problem behaviors and applythe most effective solutions for both owners and their pets.Dr. Cori Grossfelinebehaviorhousecalls.comDr. Cori Gross received her veterinary degree from Washington State University in 2003. She isa feline-only practitioner with a special interest in feline behavior problems andfeline shelter medicine. Dr. Gross practices at Meow Cat Rescue in Kirkland, WA,provides in-home behavior consultations through Feline Behavior Housecalls,and serves as a Field Veterinarian for Veterinary Pet Insurance.Dr. Gross has given many interviews to the media as well as written numerousarticles about feline-related issues. As an experienced public speaker, she lecturesto veterinarians and veterinary students all over the country regardingthe topics of feline house-soiling and pet health insurance.Dr. Cori Gross is a feline-only veterinarian providing cat behaviorconsultations for residents of the Northwest includingSeattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Redmond.