Window Perches
Luring a Cautious Cat Onto a New Perch (No Force Needed)
A cautious cat will use a new window perch if you build the path in small, voluntary steps. A feline behaviour consultant's no-force plan, from first sniff to full settle.
Ella Tran
Certified Feline Behaviour Consultant · Brisbane, QLD · 24 posts
Ella is a certified feline behaviour consultant (IAABC) based in Brisbane, sharing life with a ginger tabby named Mochi. She writes the cat-side training guides: luring a cautious cat onto a perch, clicker basics, and why force never works.
Credentials & experience
- Certified Feline Behaviour Consultant (IAABC), Brisbane, QLD
- Force-free cat training focus
- Writes cat behaviour and training guides
Writes about
cat behaviourclicker trainingwindow perchescarrier training for catsPosts by Ella
Window Perches
Clicker Training a Kitten to Love the Window Hammock
Kittens are natural clicker students. A feline behaviour consultant's session plan for shaping a young cat onto a window hammock in about a week, treats and timing only.
Window Perches
Why Window Watching Matters: What a Perch Prevents
I am a feline behaviour consultant in Brisbane, and the window perch is the first thing I check when a client calls about problem behaviour. Here is what watching actually does.
Window Perches
Perch Hierarchy in Multi-Cat Homes: A Spot for Everyone
Three cats, one bay window, one siege. As a Brisbane feline behaviour consultant, I have learned that perches are territory, and I plan multi-cat homes that way now.
Carriers
Australian Summers Are Brutal — Keeping a Cat Cool in a Backpack
The real heat risk of enclosed cat backpacks in an Australian summer — mesh vs bubble, shade, hydration and local brands built for the climate.
Carriers
Big Cat, Big Backpack: Finding a Carrier for My 12kg Maine Coon
Finding a backpack carrier tough enough for my 12kg Maine Coon, and why weight limits and interior length actually matter.
Carriers
Bubble vs Mesh Cat Backpack: Which Actually Keeps Your Cat Cool?
A head-to-head comparison of bubble space-capsule cat backpacks versus full 360 mesh designs — which actually keeps your cat cooler in the Australian heat.
Carriers
Cat Backpack Buying Guide 2026 + My Top Picks & What to Skip
A 2026 cat backpack buying guide with personal picks, bubble vs mesh, cheap vs premium, and what to skip.
Carriers
Escape-Proof by Design: The Tether That Stopped a Near-Disaster
The near-disaster that taught me to always clip the internal tether to a harness, not a collar, for real escape-proof peace of mind.
Carriers
Flying with a Cat in Australia: What an Airline-Approved Backpack Must Have
Real experience flying domestically with a cat in Australia and what an airline-approved backpack must have.
Carriers
Hiking & Camping With My Cat: The Gear That Actually Worked
Real gear that worked for hiking and camping with my cat, plus trail etiquette and adventure-cat prep.
Carriers
I Trained My Cat to Love the Backpack (No-Force, Treats Only)
A patient, no-force plan for training a cat to love a backpack — plus an essentials checklist for first-time owners.
Carriers
I Tried a Bubble (Space-Capsule) Cat Backpack — Here's the Honest Verdict
I tried a transparent space-capsule bubble cat backpack for a summer of outings — here's my honest verdict on the cute factor versus the heat and safety trade-off.
Carriers
Kmart vs Petbarn vs Purpose-Built: Where I'd Actually Buy a Cat Backpack
Where I'd actually buy a cat backpack in Australia — Kmart, Petbarn, Bunnings or purpose-built.
Carriers
My Back Thanked Me: Padded Straps & a Rigid Base Changed Everything
How padded straps, a rigid non-sagging base and chest/waist buckles made long walks with my cat bearable.
Carriers
Pet Carrier Backpack 101: A Total Beginner's Guide (Australia Edition)
A practical beginner's guide to pet carrier backpacks in Australia — what to check, how to size, and where to buy one locally.
Carriers
Small Dog & Puppy Carriers: Sizing My Chihuahua and New Kitten
How I sized carriers for my Chihuahua and new kitten, why too-big scares small pets, and the rabbit niche nobody mentions.
Carriers
Soft-Sided, Foldable & Lightweight: My Everyday Pet Backpack Setup
My everyday pet backpack setup: why soft-sided, foldable and lightweight EVA works for daily errands and storage.
Carriers
Taking the Cat on a Road Trip: Car Seat Carriers and Safety
Keeping the cat safe on road trips with a car-seat pet carrier and seatbelt clip.
Carriers
The Expandable Pet Backpack That Doubled My Cat's Space
How an expandable pet backpack doubled my cat's space on our outings.
Carriers
The Hands-Free Pet Sling vs Backpack: Which I Reach For
Comparing a hands-free pet sling against a backpack for quick trips, plus washable-pad hygiene and which to grab when.
Carriers
Vet Visits & Public Transport Made Easy With a Cat Backpack
Using a cat backpack for stressful vet trips and trains or buses, and how it frees your hands and eases anxiety.
Carriers
Waterproof, Secure Zippers & Other Safety Details I Now Check
The small safety details I now check on every carrier, waterproof fabric, lock-tab zippers, and a practical Australian checklist.
Carriers
Why I Started Carrying My Cat in a Backpack (and What I Wish I Knew First)
Why I started carrying my cat in a backpack, and what I wish someone had told me before my first purchase.