Class Act Cats is a feline behavior consultation service run by Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Joey Lusvardi based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I service the Twin Cities metro area including Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs, but am available for virtual consultations wherever you are!
I offer services to help reduce the stress and uncertainty that comes with having a cat with behavior concerns. I can help with a variety of behavior problems including:
My approach takes into account your cat's and your family's needs. If your cat isn't behaving their classiest, you have enough stress as is. We'll come up with a plan together that meets your needs and lifestyle. I'll be here to support you along the way, too!
If your cat is experiencing behavior issues caused by a medical problem, I can work with your veterinarian to support their treatment plan. From helping your cat take pills to helping your cat get into their carrier easily, I can teach you how to work with your cat to make your life (and your vet's!) much easier.
Joey Lusvardi CCBC owns and operates Class Act Cats. He has always been an animal lover, but his passion for cats really took off when he adopted his first cat. To say his life was changed would be an understatement! After going through some of his own behavior challenges with his cat, Joey became interested in feline behavior. He decided in 2020 that he wanted to do something to help cats and their humans lead more harmonious lives. That's when the idea for Class Act Cats was born!
Joey is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. He completed the IAABC Foundation's comprehensive course on animal behavior consulting prior to starting Class Act Cats in 2021. He is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid through the Pet Emergency Academy, is a Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional, is Low Stress Handling® Certified- Silver Level, is Fear Free Certified, and is a recipient of a certificate in Feline Inappropriate Elimination Management. Joey holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree from Concordia University Wisconsin in physician assistant studies.
Outside of his work as a feline behavior consultant, Joey works as a psychiatric physcian assistant. Because of this, he has a particular interest in problem behaviors in cats who are emotional support animals.
Joey is the proud feline father of website cover model and Class Act Cats' Chief Purr Officer, Zoloft! Z came into Joey's life due to his former pet parent developing allergies. Z enjoys chicken, getting chin scratches, and stealing the office chair from Joey.
Besides cats, Joey enjoys making pottery, knitting, running, and growing (cat safe!) houseplants.
Looking for a holiday (or an anytime, really) gift for your cat? I, along with other cat experts, have some suggestions.
Insider talked with Joey about his thoughts on the recent viral trend of spooking your cat with a cucumber. Read the article to learn more!
Another Insider interview about why your cats are rubbing against you. (It's actually very sweet!)
Class Act Cats was featured in Best Life Online discussing why your cat may be biting your toes along with sharing a few potential solutions.
Learn how to stop your cat from waking you up at night with some tips from myself and other behavior experts.
I was interviewed by my favorite catnip, silvervine, and valerian supplier, Meowy Janes, about cat behavior! Check out the interview and then check out their selection of goodies for your cats.
I was featured in Bustle suggesting some of my favorite cat products to help you stop your cat from scratching your furniture.
Joey was interviwed by CanvasRebel about some challenges he has faced running a small business.
Abra Kadabra environmental services featured an interview with Joey on mental health and how he takes care of himself so he can take care of your cats.
I spoke with Insider on cat training! Yes, you can train your cat. It's a lot of fun!
I love talking about litter box problems. I was thrilled to chat with Insider about cat spraying and marking solutions. Check out the article for some tips!
Destructive scratching is a big problem for a lot of humans. Thankfully, the solution is easier than you'd think. Head to Rover.com to learn what Joey has to say about stopping unwanted scratching.
I am against declawing as a way to manage behavior problems in cats. Not only is it cruel, but in many cases it can CAUSE behavior problems rather than solve them. I do not recommend declawing your cat as a way to prevent scratching furniture or humans. If you are having trouble with scratching, get in contact and we’ll find a safer, more effective alternative!
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