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Jane Cockerton

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Membership level

Feline Training Professional Member

Salutation

First name

Jane

Last name

Cockerton

e-Mail

janecockerton80@gmail.com

Mobile

0438169915

Telephone

0438169915

Organisation

Born Bold Cats and The Smart Cat Society

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Job title

Feline Behaviour Specialist | Animal Trainer | Founder of Born Bold Cats & The Smart Cat Society

Website

https://bornboldsphynxcats.com.au/

My Bio

Jane Cockerton, BSc (Hons) Biological Science, is a feline behaviour specialist, animal trainer and the founder of Born Bold Cats and The Smart Cat Society. She holds a Diploma in Feline Behaviour Science and Technology and a Certificate in Cat Psychology and Training, combining scientific knowledge with extensive practical experience in feline behaviour, learning and welfare.

Jane specialises in positive reinforcement training, behaviour modification, kitten development and environmental enrichment, helping owners better understand how cats think, learn and communicate. Her approach is evidence-based, welfare-focused and centred on strengthening the relationship between cats and their owners through practical, achievable training methods.

Through Born Bold Cats, Jane has developed a reputation for raising confident, well-socialised Sphynx and Elf cats, while The Smart Cat Society provides behaviour education, consultations and training resources for cat owners across Australia. Her work includes public demonstrations, educational presentations, media appearances and written articles aimed at improving feline welfare and promoting a greater understanding of cat behaviour.

Jane is passionate about challenging common misconceptions surrounding cats and demonstrating their remarkable intelligence, adaptability and ability to learn. She believes that understanding feline behaviour is the foundation of responsible ownership and lifelong welfare.

Street Address

992 Norman Road

City

Rockhampton

State

QLD

Postcode

4702

Country

Australia

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Your Website Link

https://bornboldsphynxcats.com.au/the-smart-cat-society/

Social media links and/or youtube channel:

Facebook – Born Bold Cats & The Smart Cat Society
https://www.facebook.com/bornboldsphynxcats/

Instagram – Born Bold Cats
https://www.instagram.com/bornboldcats/
Handle: @bornboldcats

TikTok – Born Bold Cats
https://www.tiktok.com/@bornboldcats
Handle: @bornboldcats

Website – Born Bold Cats & The Smart Cat Society
https://bornboldsphynxcats.com.au/

The Smart Cat Society page
https://bornboldsphynxcats.com.au/the-smart-cat-society/

Learning Centre
https://bornboldsphynxcats.com.au/learning-centre/

Suburbs, Towns Cities or Council Areas serviced

Australia via video call, Australia wide for expos and education, Rockhampton, Queensland for in person visits

Payment Methods

Cash
Cheques
Other
Direct Deposit

Dog Training & Behaviour Consulting Services

Private Training

Feline Services Offered

Cat Aggression
Cat Behaviour Consultations
Cat Nutrition
Cat Training

Find Me On Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/bornboldsphynxcats/

Animal training and behaviour qualifications, certifications and courses you have completed

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biological Science
A university-level scientific qualification providing advanced knowledge of biological systems, genetics, physiology, research methodology, critical analysis and evidence-based practice. This degree gives me a strong scientific foundation for understanding feline health, development, stress responses, learning, behaviour and welfare, and for critically evaluating behavioural research and training methodologies.

Advanced Track Diploma in Feline Behaviour Science and Technology — Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI FBST)
A comprehensive specialist qualification focused specifically on feline behaviour and professional behaviour consulting. Study areas included feline ethology, learning theory, behaviour assessment, functional analysis, environmental influences, enrichment, stress and fear, aggression, inappropriate elimination, inter-cat relationships, behaviour-modification planning, client communication, professional ethics and evidence-based, force-free intervention.

Cat Psychology and Training Certificate
Completed specialist training in feline communication, body language, motivation, socialisation, confidence building and reinforcement-based training. This included the practical application of clicker training, targeting, shaping, desensitisation, counterconditioning and positive reinforcement to teach useful behaviours, husbandry skills and performance behaviours without fear, pain, force or intimidation.

I also undertake ongoing professional development through current feline behaviour research, industry education, case work, behaviour consultations and the practical training of cats for cooperative care, public demonstrations, stage performances, exhibitions and media work. My methods are science-based, welfare-focused and consistent with least-intrusive, minimally aversive and force-free practice.

Business phone number

0438169915

Business mobile

0438169915

ABN 66 703 869 768

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