About Karina Olliver, Cat Behaviour Consultant

Where Passion Meets Purr-pose

I’m Karina, the cat behaviour consultant behind Whisker Woes. I help cat owners understand why their cat is behaving the way they are, then build a gentle, science-based plan using positive reinforcement. My goal is simple: to help cats stay in the homes they love and out of shelters.

Meet Karina

Karina Olliver smiling as her tabby and white cat nuzzles her cheek, white paws resting on her shoulder

Karina Olliver, FBST

Feline Behaviour Consultant

Feline Behavior Science and Technology Diploma (FBST), Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI)
Supporting Member, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

I earned my diploma through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute, a one-year, approximately 1,000-hour professional program in the natural science of behavior.

I grew up surrounded by animals, and my path began with horse behaviour before I found my true passion in cats. When I’m not helping cats thrive, I enjoy reading, visiting the Toronto Zoo, and sharing my home with my own cats.

Why Choose Whisker Woes?

  • Diploma in Feline Behavior Science and Technology (FBST)
  • Positive-reinforcement approach
  • Customized plans for each cat and household
  • Compassionate, non-judgmental guidance
  • Methods based on current science
  • In-home visits in Durham Region and virtual sessions across Canada

Meet My Supervisors

These cats make sure Whisker Woes keeps its purr-fessional high standards.

Leroy, a tabby and white cat, lounging on a white cat sofa and looking at the camera

Leroy

Tira, a brown tabby cat, sitting on a cat tree and looking up and to the side

Tira

Maybelline, a grey tabby, curled up next to an open book with a paw on the page

Maybelline

First Steps

I know you want to be sure you’re making the right choice for your cat. Getting started is simple:

  1. Fill out the form on the Contact Us page and tell me what’s going on.
  2. I’ll get in touch with a few follow-up questions to understand your situation.
  3. We go from there. If I can help, I’ll explain the next steps.

You can also read how the process works.

Get Started