SEATTLE CAT BEHAVIORIST Because Cats Don't Come With Instruction Manuals
Behavior consulting for the cats who scratch the couch, attack their housemates, pee outside of the litter box, and keep their humans guessing
I'm Rachel. I've been translating cats for over a decade.
Welcome to Seattle Cat Herding!
Maybe you've found yourself here because your cats won't stop fighting. Maybe your cat has suddenly decided the litter box is optional. Or perhaps every time you walk by, your sweet kitty can't resist giving you a loving (but painful) swipe.
Whatever brought you here, welcome!
I'm Rachel Crommelin, a lifelong cat lover, proud cat lady, and professional cat behavior consultant with over a decade of experience working with cats. If there's one thing I've learned in all my years working with cats, it's this: cats always have a reason for what they do. They aren't being spiteful, stubborn, or trying to make your life difficult—they're communicating.
The tricky part? Cats don't come with instruction manuals.
THE APPROACH
What working together actually looks like.
Start with a free 15-minute phone call, end with a plan that fits your home.
Reach Out
Fill out a brief intake form and book a free 15-minute phone call to discuss the challenges you are facing and learn what working with me entails.
Choose Your Plan
Together we decide what plan will work best for your household.
Your Behavior Plan
A written plan tailored to your cat, your home, and your goals — with follow-ups built in.
Ongoing Support
Between sessions I'm only an email away — questions, worries, or small wins. I am available to support you and your feline family members every step of the way.
WHAT I WORK ON
The six problems I see every week.
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BehaviorLitter box issues
Peeing outside the box, spraying, sudden avoidance. Usually medical, environmental, or social — I triage all three.
Read the notes02 / 06
BehaviorCat-on-cat tension
Stalking, ambushing, unresolved resource guarding. I rewind, re-introduce, and give everyone their square footage back.
Read the notes03 / 06
BehaviorNew cat intros
Bringing a second (or third) cat home without tears. Yours or theirs.
Read the notes04 / 06
BehaviorAggression & biting
Redirected aggression, petting-induced biting, the one who attacks ankles at 6am. All treatable.
Read the notes05 / 06
BehaviorAnxiety & hiding
Cats who live under the bed, shake at the vet, or panic at visitors. Slow work, real results.
Read the notes06 / 06
BehaviorScratching & night zoomies
Furniture, carpets, doors, 3am sprints, yowling. I fix the root cause, not the symptom.
Read the notesNEXT STEP
Ready to stop Googling?
Book a free 15-minute intro consultation. We'll figure out together what plan is right for you.