Cats and cat parents can often be misunderstood. Whether you are looking to kick off your cat-human relationship on the right paw or change undesirable behaviors, Lana is here to help. Lana follows the process below to meet you and your cats' unique needs for stress relief.
STEP 1: Phone Screening Cost: FREE When you contact Lana, she will schedule a time to do a free brief 10-15 minute phone screening to determine whether she can help you at this time. If you are an appropriate fit, you will be able to schedule your Initial Consultation at this time. If you are not a fit at this time, Lana may refer you to a veterinarian or other specialist.
STEP 2: Initial Consultation (90 Minutes) Cost: NYC- $200 Lehigh Valley- $150 Virtual- $100 Lana will meet with you and your cat(s) virtually or in person to assess your needs and goals. She will also recommend management strategies and provide you with a starter enrichment tool. Lana will then create a training and/or behavior modification plan. After this consultation, she will send you a summary of takeaways from your consultation with extra tips and a selection of discounted packages customized just for you.
STEP 3: Behavior Modification/Training Cost: *Dependent on customized package* Now that you have purchased your package, it is time to start working! You get to choose one of these formats: Coaching-Lana teaches you how to communicate and play with your cat(s) in 60-minute sessions, gives you homework assignments to work on in between sessions, and teaches you emergency problem-solving techniques. Cats are very sensitive to change so Lana's very presence might be distracting or distressing to your cat(s), depending on their behavior concerns. For this reason, Lana will often recommend this option as a virtual package. Day Training- Lana comes to your home to work with your cat(s) in 60-minute sessions. You have a choice to be in the house or out of the house for the training. She then meets with you to teach you the cues and/or coping strategies she worked on with your cat(s) as well as emergency problem-solving techniques. Board & Train- You board your cat(s) at Lana's place in Easton, PA. Lana cares for and works with your cat(s) on a daily basis until you pick up your cat(s). She then meets with you to teach you the cues and/or coping strategies she worked on with your cat(s) as well as emergency problem-solving techniques. Stay & Train- Lana stays overnight in your home with your cat(s) when you are out of town. Lana cares for and works with your cat(s) on a daily basis until you return home. She then meets with you to teach you the cues and/or coping strategies she worked on with your cat(s) as well as emergency problem-solving techniques. If you cannot commit to a package... Individual coaching sessions cost: NYC- $150 Lehigh Valley- $100 Virtual- $85 Individual day training sessions cost: NYC- $150 Lehigh Valley- $100 Individual board & train overnights cost: Lana's Place in Easton, PA- $160 (+$10 each additional animal) Individual stay & train overnights cost: NYC- $250 (+$15 each additional animal) Lehigh Valley- $160 (+$10 each additional animal) STEP 4: Follow-Up (30 Minutes) Cost: *Included in package* Lana will meet with you virtually or in your home approximately 1 month after your final behavior modification/training session to assess your progress and offer additional tips if needed. This follow-up consultation is included in all behavior modification/training packages.
NEW!Optional STEP 5: Refresher Sessions (60 Minutes) Cost: NYC- $112 Lehigh Valley- $75 Virtual- $65 If you completed a training package, you are eligible for refresher sessions at 25% off the regular training session price!
For Shelters/Rescues
Are you a shelter or rescue in need of some extra help to get a cat ready for adoption? Lana is happy to help! Lana follows the process below to help the cat in your care learn to trust people. STEP 1: Phone Screening Cost: FREE When you contact Lana, she will schedule a time to do a free 10-15 minute phone screening to determine whether she can help you at this time. If you are an appropriate fit, you will be able to schedule your Initial Consultation at this time. If you are not a fit at this time, Lana may refer you to a veterinarian or other specialist.
STEP 2: Initial Consultation (90 Minutes) Cost: NYC- $100 Lehigh Valley- $75 Virtual- $55 Lana will meet with you and the cat(s) under your care virtually or in person to assess your needs and goals. She will also recommend management strategies and provide you with a starter enrichment tool. Lana will then create a training and/or behavior modification plan. After this consultation, she will send you a summary of takeaways from your consultation with extra tips. You can then start working with her session-to-session until a potential adopter comes to meet the cat(s).
STEP 3: Behavior Modification/Training (60 Minute Sessions) Cost: NYC- $75 Lehigh Valley- $50 Virtual- $35 Lana teaches you how to work with the cat(s) under your care, gives you homework exercises to work on in between sessions, and teaches you emergency problem-solving techniques. STEP 4: Adoption Support (60 Minutes) Cost: NYC- $70 Lehigh Valley- $45 Virtual- $30 Lana helps foster parents and adoption counselors introduce cats to potential adopters. In this time, she can also transfer any cues and handling techniques the cat(s) has learned to approved adopters.