Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training
Understand Feline Behaviour, Explore Feline Psychology and Learn How Cats Communicate, Think and Respond
Cats communicate constantly, but understanding what their behaviour actually means can be challenging. From purring and kneading to scratching, hiding, hunting and displaying anxiety, seemingly simple actions can reveal important information about a cat’s instincts, emotional state and environment.
The Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training course provides a structured introduction to Feline Behaviour and Feline Psychology, helping you understand why cats behave as they do and how their origins continue to influence modern domestic life.
You will explore domestication, natural feline instincts, feline body language, cat communication, psychological needs, stress, common behaviours and responsible cat care. The course also examines feeding, obesity, safety, reproduction, multi-cat households and behaviour management.
Whether you are a cat owner, pet care professional or simply fascinated by the feline mind, this course can help you interpret cats more confidently and support better feline wellbeing.
What Is Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training?
Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training explores the biological, behavioural and psychological factors that influence how cats interact with people, other cats and their surroundings.
Modern domestic cats retain many behaviours inherited from their ancestors. Hunting, scratching, territorial behaviour, hiding, scent marking and particular drinking or toileting habits can therefore make much more sense when viewed through the origins of the species.
The course begins by examining domestication and feline origins before progressing into cat behaviour, communication and body language. You will then explore cat psychology, emotional responses and different feline needs before looking at the reasons behind familiar behaviours such as hissing, purring, kneading and rubbing against objects.
Later topics cover cat care, including feeding, managing weight, keeping cats safe, living in multi-cat households and understanding common behavioural challenges.
What Will You Learn About Feline Behaviour?
By completing this Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training course, you will develop a clearer understanding of the factors that shape feline actions, habits and responses.
You will learn to:
- Understand how domestication influences modern cat behaviour
- Recognise key feline body language
- Interpret different forms of cat communication
- Explore the principles of Feline Psychology and cat psychology
- Identify fear, anxiety and stress in cats
- Understand hunting and natural feline instincts
- Build knowledge of responsible cat care
- Support better feline wellbeing
- Explore behaviour management and cat behaviour training
✔ Understanding Feline Behaviour From Its Origins
Explore how domestication, survival patterns, hunting, toileting, communication and feral behaviour continue to influence modern Feline Behaviour.
✔ Feline Body Language and Cat Communication
Learn how posture, facial expressions, movement and vocalisation can reveal whether a cat feels relaxed, fearful, defensive or uncomfortable.
✔ Explore Feline Psychology and Cat Needs
Understand feline emotions, intelligence, behavioural responses and why cats may react differently to people, environments and situations.
✔ Why Cats Behave the Way They Do
Explore the reasons behind common feline behaviours such as purring, hissing, scratching, rubbing, kneading and hunting.
✔ Recognising Stress and Anxiety in Cats
Explore how changes in environment can affect Feline Behaviour, including stress in cats, anxiety, cat behaviour and overall feline wellbeing.
✔ Cat Care and Behaviour Management
Develop your knowledge of responsible cat care, including feeding, obesity control, safety, neutering, kitten care, multi-cat households and responsible behaviour management to better understand cats’ physical, social and behavioural needs.
Certificate of Achievement
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Upon completing the final assessment, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post for only £129.
Order Your QLS Certificate
An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.
Skill Up Recognised Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training course, you have the opportunity to request a Skill Up Recognised Certificate. This certificate holds significant value, and its validation will endure throughout your lifetime.
- 1. PDF Certificate + PDF Transcript: £14.99
- 2. Hardcopy Certificate + Hardcopy Transcript: £19.99
- 3. Delivery Charge: £10.00 (Applicable for International Students)
CPD Quality Standards Accredited Certificate
After successfully completing the Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training course, you can apply for the CPD Quality Standards Accredited Certificate of Achievement.
1. PDF Certificate: £25.00
2. Hardcopy Certificate: £35.00
3. Delivery Charge: £10.00 (Applicable for International Students)
Note: Skill-up is a Janets-approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses. Free QLS Certificate Included.
Who Should Take This Feline Psychology Course?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop a structured understanding of cats and their behaviour.
It may be particularly valuable for:
- Cat owners wanting to understand their pets better
- Prospective cat owners preparing for responsible ownership
- Pet sitters and animal care workers
- Cattery and boarding staff
- Animal rescue and shelter volunteers
- Veterinary support staff seeking supplementary knowledge
- Pet care business owners
- Aspiring animal care professionals
- Individuals interested in cat psychology
- Anyone interested in animal welfare and feline wellbeing
No specialist knowledge of Feline Psychology is necessary to start learning, making the course accessible to beginners as well as people already working around companion animals.
Why Study Feline Behaviour?
Understanding a cat means understanding more than whether it is friendly or unfriendly.
Behaviour can be shaped by instinct, previous experience, environment, social relationships, health and access to resources. Learning about these influences allows you to consider feline actions within a much broader context.
Knowledge of Feline Behaviour may help you recognise communication signals more effectively, understand common habits and make better-informed decisions about everyday care.
For people working around animals, an understanding of cat behaviour, communication and welfare can also complement existing experience and help develop a more informed approach to feline care.
Career Relevance
- Animal Welfare Officer: £24,000 – £38,000
- Animal Technician: £21,000 – £30,000
- Animal Care Assistant: £21,000 – £24,000
- Pet Sitter: £20,000 – £30,000+
- Kennel & Cattery Assistant: £19,000 – £23,000
- Animal Boarding Assistant: £19,000 – £23,000
- Zookeeper / Animal Keeper: £21,000 – £28,000
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Feline Behaviour refers to the actions, responses and communication patterns displayed by cats. Behaviour can be influenced by natural instincts, environment, previous experiences, social interactions, health and individual temperament.
Feline Psychology is the study and interpretation of the mental processes, motivations, learning, emotional responses and behavioural patterns of cats. Understanding it can provide useful context for interpreting everyday feline behaviour.
You will explore feline origins, domestication, body language, communication, psychology, natural behaviour, anxiety, common habits, reproduction, care, safety and multi-cat household management.
Yes. Feline body language forms an important part of the course, alongside common behaviour and different methods of cat communication.
Yes. The course examines numerous everyday behaviours, including scratching, purring, kneading, hissing, rubbing, hunting and prey-related behaviour.
Yes. You will explore communication and stress as well as reasons some cats may display anxious or phobic behaviour.
Understanding feline communication, body language, behaviour and welfare can complement experience in animal care, catteries, pet sitting, rescue work and other environments involving cats.
Yes. The content is suitable for cat owners who want to understand feline behaviour more thoroughly as well as learners interested in developing broader animal care knowledge.
Yes. The course explores cats living together and factors involved in preventing or reducing conflict within multi-cat households.
Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training Reviews
Excellent
98%
Would Recommend191
Certified Learners100%
Authentic ReviewsWell structured, straightforward and packed with helpful information about cats.
An enjoyable and informative course that gave me a much better understanding of cats.
The explanations were simple and interesting, especially the sections on cat communication.
Curriculum
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Domestication of Cats
00:10:00
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Communication & Stress According to Origin
00:08:00
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Sleeping & Toileting According to Origin
00:07:00
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Hunting & Drinking Water According to Origin
00:06:00
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Reproduction & Disease According to Origin
00:06:00
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Another Type of Cats – Feral Cats
00:09:00
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Understanding Feline Body Language
00:17:00
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Understanding Common Behaviour
00:20:00
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Understanding Cat Communication
00:20:00
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Types of Feline Need
00:10:00
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Do Cats Feel Love and Other Human Emotions
00:13:00
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How Smart Are Cats
00:09:00
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Why Do Cats Hiss
00:03:00
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Why Do Cats Purr
00:07:00
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Why Do Cats Rub Against Things
00:07:00
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Why Do Cats Scratch Things?
00:06:00
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Why Do Cats Play with Their Prey
00:05:00
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Why Do Some Cats Become Anxious or Phobic
00:10:00
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Why Do Cats Roll on Their Backs to Greet People
00:03:00
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Why Do Cats “Sulk”
00:04:00
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Why Do Cats Knead or Paddle with Their Paws
00:03:00
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Why Does a Male Cat Bite a Female’s Neck While Mating
00:03:00
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Why Do Mother Cats Move Kittens
00:06:00
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Cats and the Law
00:08:00
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Bringing Your New Cat Home
00:19:00
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Feeding and Controlling Obesity
00:27:00
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Managing Your Cat’s Behaviour
00:40:00
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Keeping Your Cat Safe
00:33:00
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Neutering – Family Planning for Felines
00:15:00
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Pregnant Cats, Birth and Care of Young Kittens
00:35:00
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Cats Living Together
00:17:00
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How to Prevent Cat Conflicts in Multi-cat Households
00:10:00
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When to Let Go
00:11:00
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Why Do Some Cats Howl, Especially at Night
00:10:00
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Assignment – Feline Behaviour & Psychology Training
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Submit Your Assignment & Order QLS Certificate
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Skill Up Recognised Certificate
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Order CPDQS Certificate
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Duration:6 hours, 57 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:38

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