This pet behaviorist is amazing. It only took one meeting with him to pinpoint the issue with our cat's inappropriate peeing and provide us with advice to resolve the problem. I highly recommend his services. read more

DQ is a true cat whisperer, and I can't overstate how grateful I am to have found him. I was at my wit's end when I scheduled a home visit with him to help me figure out causes and solution's for my cat Pearl's major aggression toward visitors. I was hesitant at first, thinking there's no way someone would have ideas I hadn't already thought of, but DQ quickly proved me wrong. After spending over an hour in my home observing Pearl, he clocked several things about her behavior and came up with a bunch of easy changes I should make to my home and the way people interact with her. Four months on, after implementing some of the DQ's methods and making tweaks around the house, Pearl is a MUCH happier cat, and I'm a much happier cat mom. It took some patience and hard work on both our parts, but her aggression toward visitors has all but disappeared. DQ really speaks cat, and he made me realize I can too. read more

Like many folks did during the early pandemic, I adopted 2 kittens from different litters, about 1 month apart in age named Flash and Smokey. I have to admit, I didn't do all the right things when I first introduced them. That combined with Flash's health issues that took a year to diagnose created a stressful environment for our other kitten Smokey, and therefor a stressful household. I was doing all the "by the book" things but they just still weren't clicking and I was having doubts they would ever get along. After trying to remedy the problems on my own with YouTube videos and reading, I realized I really just needed someone to talk to about my specific situation. That's when I found DQ online and did a 1 hour zoom consultation. It was soo eye-opening and helpful! DQ does a great job of understanding both the human and cat perspective to troubleshoot where you/your household can improve. He was direct and spent time reading the initial consultation form I filled out online so it really felt like time wasn't wasted and we were able to hop right into having a productive consultation. His prices are fair for the results and you can have a follow up consultation too. For our kittens, it was necessary to provide them enrichment at home in ways I hadn't yet - giving Smokey treats when Flash was having a flare up, separate toy time for each cat, toy puzzles and just a better general understanding of play VS fighting made a world of a difference. They are now 2 years old and while they still play fight, I know the difference and can better interpret their body language and attitudes to see where I can provide them more enrichment to maintain a peaceful household. I highly recommend DQ to anyone seeking to improve their relationship with their cat or looking for multiple cats to co-exist peacefully. Thanks DQ! read more

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We benefitted from DQ's service indirectly, through a shelter called The Dancing Cat. They had a bit of a trouble boy (Ajax) who was a spectacular cuddler but was returned to shelters multiple times for excited/hungry biting. To start our trial adoption, we got to watch a recorded consult that DQ had with the fosters, and it was the PERFECT resource for us to start setting up our environment and routine ideas before Ajax even arrived. Then we continued to reference it as we iterated to build out plenty of options for climbing, stimulation, and quiet hiding, plus find the hunt-eat-nap-repeat schedule that effectively redirects all that energy and puts him in sleep and cuddle mode all night. DQ's expertise helped us start meeting Ajax's needs from day 1, and we're so thankful for it! Happy cat = happy home read more

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David's advice was spot on. I had been struggling with my cat not using the litter box for number 2 for over a year. Nothing I tried had worked. After just an initial conversation David had the suggestion to provide a second box with just a light cover of litter. Within 24 hours my little guy was totally comfortable going in the box with less litter, and hasn't had an accident outside the box since then. It's been a month! I couldn't believe it honestly. I'd tried different litters, larger boxes, cat litter attract scents, etc., and putting boxes in different places. I hadn't read or gotten any advice about depth of the litter but that was David's advice and it turned out to be the solution! I'm so relieved and we're all happy and content. I'm just sorry I waited so long before consulting an expert. read more

I had a phenomenal experience with Go Cat Go! This was my first time reaching out to a Cat Behaviorist, and I was so grateful with the outcome. I struggled bringing in a foster cat into my multi cat home, and he was able to help me - virtually - pinpoint her aggression, and provide resources we needed. When someone can go above and beyond, to help one cat, you know they truly love their job. I absolutely recommend, and will go to him again in the future. read more

DQ was amazing! We signed up for a 30-minute virtual session for my cat Charlotte, who is VERY food motivated (especially at 4 in the morning)! My partner was skeptical at first about hiring a cat behaviorist because he thinks we spoil our cat enough (which is true). However, we were at our wit's end with figuring out how to prevent Charlotte from tearing up the house in the middle of the night to get fed. DQ was patient and gave really great tips on how to handle her behavior. My vet had gone straight to recommending drugging her at night :/ I would recommend him to anyone who may be having issues communicating with their cat! read more

With only four months before our wedding this year our cats got into two really big fights. One of them would defecate and urinate themselves and the other one would terrorize the other cat, corner her, all the awful things you can imagine cats doing to each other. They have been together for eight years and we weren't sure how to remedy the situation. We visited from our vet, which was useless and only made things worse. We looked at behavioral specialists and could not find a single one available until fall of 2022. That is where DQ came in. We were determined to support our pets and DQ put in just as much effort. We had such an educational experience with him. And didn't just learn about our cats potential triggers, but nutrition and fear free-based work that our pets truly need. He made numerous life-changing recommendations that included more litter boxes, changes in litter and other products that have helped soothe our pets tension. We are back to being a functional family after 75 days since the first time we split the cats up. It was not easy and the process was grueling. From double baby gates, to sleeping in separate rooms, and changing our schedules...it was all possible because of DQ's encouragement and guidance. We understand our cats needs better and we are better cat parents because of this. YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS. read more

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I'm so thankful for DQ for helping my housemates and me with the introduction of our cats. As new cat owners, we have so many questions and worries on whether we are doing the steps right in introducing older cats, but DQ was there with solid information to guide us in the right direction, as well as giving emotional advice on how it's okay to make mistakes. Whether it was a consultation, or a quick question through email DQ Was responsive and gave so much insight on cat behavior. I would definitely go to him again if my partner and I ever see a future with more kitties read more

We did an online consultation and it was VERy helpful. DQ gave us his full attention, gave us lots of tips and suggestions and helps us regain control of our cats/home situation. We now have 3 kitties who all get along. I recommend DQ as your cat whisperer!! read more

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We did a zoom call consultation with DQ for our cat's aggressive play issues. DQ was prompt and very personable. He was extremely thorough and asked many great questions to get a feel for our cats personality and ours as well. His suggestions were well thought out with many detailed examples of things to try. With his help we have the tools to be successful and our little Herman is definitely benefiting as are we. Thank you Daniel. Cindy W. read more

We rescued a cat that was on the euthanize list in April. Our rescue clearly came from an abusive household. In our home now we have two other cats and luckily we have a bedroom that we made just for her with her own litter box, fresh water and food. She is a major lover at times, however is super cautious never leaving her room. Back in July, DQ and I did a zoom call offering us many solutions to our current living situation. I implemented all his recommendations within a week and got our house prepped for my 3 cats. The one who would not come out of her room now started coming downstairs! She's still a little freaked out at times, but she made massive strides since we've taken DQ's advice. We can tell she is gaining more courage and is such a love bug. We are really grateful for the wonderful advice and hope she continues to make these dramatic improvements. Thank you so much DQ! Meow! read more

I have been following DQ on social media for a while. We got an adorable 8 month old kitty (Winston) that was acting insane (as kittens do) and bothering our other cat, Lily, relentlessly. Winston wasn't a cat with terrible problems but we wanted to make sure we were doing the right things, early on in his life so that we wouldn't have to worry about taking away bad habits. We had DQ come to our house in Richmond to see Winston and Lily. DQ showed us ways to "catify" our place without buying a bunch of stuff, and rather just moving things around. We moved out cat tree, next to some existing shelves and it gives the cats a view of a large part of the house. Its one the kitties favorite places now! DQ also recommended the best toys that both cats love and participate in playing with. Winston is totally engaged which takes his aggression away from Lily. Things have definitely improved since DQ's visit. DQ knows his stuff and explains the cat personality so well, you really start to understand life from a feline point of view. Its so much easier once you realize that cats live in the moment and don't act out with revenge, spite or any other human emotion we tend to attribute to them. They are just cats and they do whatever they feel. read more

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We implemented everything that Daniel suggested. We were at a loss because nothing we were doing was working. We had made assumptions about what the issue was and we were able to get an outside perspective and learn what was really not working for our cat. It's been over a month now and it is like we have a whole new cat. Momo is thriving, he is so much happier, spends more time with us, and is clearly feeling safer. We feel lucky that we get to know our cat on a deeper level thanks to Daniel. We appreciate all of the guidance and would recommend Daniel a million times over!! read more

Daniel came to our house to help us with our 4.5yo Tabby names Coco. As loving and sweet as she was to my wife and me, she was positively mean and nasty to our 2 boys, aged 3.5 and 1. She never warmed up to our first son. Her tepid approval of his arrival turned into hissing, menacing behavior, and even scratching. She scratched him in the face twice. The process repeated itself, thought less intensely, with the arrival of our newest son. She once scratched him in the eyelid when he approached her. We were always living in fear of the next incident. Something had to change. That's when we decided to get help. I did my research and found Daniel, and we set up a time for him to visit our house. He spent a few hours with us observing us and Coco, and answering any and all questions we had. We learned a great deal talking to Daniel about WHY Coco does what she does. It helped provide a context to her behavior. He gave us some simple to follow tactics to employ-homework for us- to help manage Coco's behavior. We've been consistent with the homework. It's been 3+ months since his visit, and we haven't had another incident! Just yesterday, without us knowing, the baby snuck up on the cat, pulled himself up to her at face level and put his hands all over her head and face. She didn't lash out at all! I had to let Daniel know how thankful we are for his help! Call him if you need help with your cat! read more

DQ is absolutely a miracle worker. And this review is long overdue! My kitten was having litter box issues. Essentially she knew how to use her litter box but she was also urinating on furniture and elsewhere. I met with DQ on Zoom and his advice was spot on. I made the changes he suggested, and DQ followed up with me to see how my kitten was doing. My cat has not had any problems since I made the changes and she's now one year old. DQ is a gem, and I'm so thankful we have this cat whisperer. read more

DQ is simply the man with a cat plan. Do not spend another day stressing about your fussy feline(s) and give this man a call and magic WILL happen if you're willing to do the work he suggests. I integrated a rescue cat into my home where I have an old resident female. Needless to say she was not that excited about her bigger, submissive male roommate. I worked for three weeks on my own, by the books, and felt I could use new tips from an expert. DQ to the rescue. He is a lovely man. Very warm (and funny should you jive outside the cat convo) and really knows cat behavior. Part of our hour was talk, and the other just him observing my creatures, taking notes and getting them to interact with one another both peacefully and unhappily. He gave me some homework and was on his merry meow way. Don't waste another minute looking for help - contact DQ stat. Meow! read more

DQ is amazing. I contacted him for my cat persistently urinating on my bed, and he was quick to respond to my initial message and to set up an appointment. He surveyed my apartment, studied my cat, and offered an actionable list of steps to take in order to diagnose and fix the issue. I appreciated his methodical and knowledgeable approach! While we haven't rid my cat of her peeing problem entirely (partly because I've been less than diligent in doing my homework), we've at least reduced its frequency. I'm no longer at struggle-not-to-burst-into-tears-and-impulse-email-a-cat-behaviorist-for-help-at-midnight levels of stress. Watching DQ in action was enlightening. DQ has a very Zen attitude that sets both cat and human nerves at ease. My cat doesn't like strangers, but DQ was patient and kind. He's amazingly empathetic and respectful of her boundaries. He had her playing at the end of the session. I learned a lot about how to diagnose litterbox problems, catify an apartment, and how to play with cats -- but more than that, just viewing the way that he treated my cat with respect and empathy was a lesson in itself. I will definitely be calling DQ again the next time I have a cat issue. (And yes, all my acquaintances gave me weird looks when I told them that I was essentially getting couple's therapy with my cat.) read more

If I could give six stars I would. We were at our wits end and had done as much research on our own as we could about our difficult cat situation. Two two-cat households had blended and everyone seemed to adjust to the new hierarchy until the one male cat began viciously attacking the two cats that were new to him. Daniel spent time with each cat, watched the negative dynamic unfold, and followed up with us with extensive resources. Daniel provided fantastic advice including a few new things we could try. Not only does he provide advice, he explains the logic behind what he's recommending. While the male cat ultimately ended up being re-homed with a friend, we knew that with Daniel's help we'd done everything we possibly could to remedy the situation. He even talked to the new cat guardian on our behalf to ensure she knew what she was getting into. An amazing and talented cat behaviorist and one I've recommended to many others facing all sorts of feline challenges. read more

I am so happy we came here for help with our 6 month old kitten, Arti. We are new cat parents so this meeting was so helpful and informative to better understand our cat's behavior (anxiety, hissing, stranger danger) and ways we can work with it. We were also able to use the advice to the next level and just adopted another kitten! Arti and his brother are getting along great now too and a lot of our anxieties are eased since we understand more about our cat, his behavior, anxiety, and needs. Thank you for all of the tips and resources! read more

I just finished my meeting with Daniel and he gave me solid advice on my cats redirected aggression. I just needed some reassurance as I already did research myself, but he was still able to provide me with more advice that I didn't think about previously. He was also super nice, funny, and knew a lot about cats! I'll be booking with him again if I need anything else vs going to Google lol read more

My husband and I are so thankful for DQ's help. We were having a hard time transitioning our new cat to our home. She was hiding all day and yowling at night, which was really heartbreaking for us. We tried a lot of internet suggestions but didn't have any luck breaking this pattern. DQ gave us really great, easy suggestions to implement right away - and wow, did we see a huge change in our cat's behavior! Although she is still nervous and will dart back into her safe spaces, she is exploring more throughout the day and playing with us too. She even sat near us on the couch, which was such an amazing experience. Also - huge bonus - no yowling at night so far :) I would definitely recommend DQ to anyone - he is just so nice and so kind too! read more

If you are struggling with cat(s) behavioral issues, I definitely recommend reaching out to DQ! One of our cats began attacking the other (after 5 years as extremely loving siblings) and we didn't know what to do. We had to keep them in separate rooms and couldn't leave the house for more than a few hours at a time. After a session with DQ, we began to implement his recommendations (patience is key). We were also able to reach out to him for words of encouragement, share some progress videos and ask for feedback, etc. After 2 to 3 months, we were finally back to normal and are happy to report our cats snuggle every night again. We are so happy! Thank you DQ! read more

DQ has a great, unique perspective on kitty behavior and boundaries. I have had the pleasure of working with him on two separate occasions, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for information on how to integrate a new kitty into your home. DQ was very honest with me about possible limitations, but also wonderfully eye-opening in terms of getting me to see things from my kitties' perspective. He also has a delightful sense of humor. Rates are reasonable! read more

DQ is amazing! Around a year ago my husband and I adopted a senior himalayan/tortie persian from a coworker. Our cat, Putty, was super sweet and loving but had a severe litterbox aversion (she LOVED going on the carpet in our apartment - in the corners and behind the tv). We reached out to DQ after trying countless internet suggestions (with no help) and reaching out to the vet who gave her a clean bill of health. DQ came in and provided lots of meaningful suggestions and introduced our cat to a lot of different play toys (which she LOVED). We followed all his suggestions (daily play time with her new favorite toys, new litter-box accommodations, etc.) and two months later she was only using her litter box. So awesome! I would highly recommend DQ to anyone whose cats are having behavioral issues. read more

On the edge of wringing your cat's neck? Don't. Hit up Daniel Q (his last name has a lot of letters and I butcher pronouncing it). Out of all the cat behavioralists I inquired with, Daniel was the most reasonably priced and very prompt to respond to my emails. I was getting really fed up with Max, my male cat, urinating on my bed and couldn't figure out why. Before my in-home consult for my 16 pounder tabby, I had to do my homework to give DQ a better idea of Max's lifestyle and history. The in-home consult was great--I felt he spent the proper amount of time with me and my cats, made suggestions of things to change, and answered all of my questions. Didn't feel rushed and after he left, I followed up with plenty of emails for him which were responded in less than 24 hours!! I highly recommend Daniel and credit his expertise to reducing my stress and frustration about Max. read more

We adopted a kitty from a high-kill shelter in SoCal last Christmas, had him transported up to SF and at first, everything was cool. Then...something...happened. He began to pee and poop outside of the litter box and worse even, he started peeing on me and my boyfriend WHILE WE WERE SLEEPING...IN OUR BED!!! Needless to say, we quickly became frustrated. I second guessed my decision to save this dude, but turning him in to ACC was never an option. I had previously worked with Daniel at the SFSPCA and when I heard about his new behavior consulting service, I knew if anyone was able to steer us in the right direction, it would be him. Upon arrival, Daniel observed the dynamics of our place. (We have two male mini schnauzers, two very playful adult male cats and one male 18-year-old diabetic and hyperthyroid bull of an old man cat. Yes, we have a LOT of animals and I have no idea how we got our apartment.) He took lots of notes and asked us lots of questions. After about an hour, he came up with some suggestions of things we could and should change. He suggested a larger litter box, more litter boxes throughout the house, possibly eliminating our Clever Cat litter boxes, an escape route from our main litter box "room" and the removal of the door to said room, suggesting maybe he was being stalked or taunted by the other cats and feeling trapped. We removed the door to the cat room and purchased an under the bed storage bin on wheels that we used that as one great, big box on one side of the room and two Clever Cats on the other. We also (reluctantly) added an open box to our living room. There was SOME improvement, but there were still several "accidents". Things remained the same for a few weeks, with Daniel following up regularly to see what changes we had made and giving suggestions of other things we could try. Maybe he didn't like the Clever Cats, etc. Turns out, THAT WAS THE PROBLEM! Once we got rid of those Clever Cats, we got rid of our problem!! Turns out, just because WE liked the Clever Cat boxes because they are so clean, does not mean our little dude did. So we have to sweep litter up? We had to do that anyway and I'd way rather sweep up litter than wipe up puddles of pee and piles of poop ANY day! Daniel is a savior! The stress level in our house has gone down drastically and our previously troubled kitty (his name is Francis, btw) is now relaxed and happy too! We highly recommend Daniel at Go, Cat, Go! and would use him again in a heartbeat if we needed to! (Hopefully we won't need to.) read more

DQ is fantastic, we are so glad to have worked with him. We have a Bengal who is an amazing and very challenging cat. He has always been very vocal, but when my boyfriend and I moved in together it got a lot worse. DQ came to our house and made some suggestions that involved giving this very active cat the stimulation he needs to stay happier. We have definitely seen an improvement and our lives are more mellow. DQ is very easy to work with and has great communication skills and empathy. We had seen another cat behaviorist who was very difficult to work with and gave us a lot of suggestions that were not realistic for our lifestyle. We were very happy to find that DQ is so personable and was able to work with us in a way that we feel fits us much better. He is also very responsive to email and reliable. Look no further, DQ is the best! read more

DQ is a cat taming wizard. While all of my friends made fun of me for hiring a cat behaviorist, I can say with full confidence that this service was worth every penny. In one hour, Daniel was able to identify the problem and suggest easily implementable solutions. I took all of his advice and behold! My cat no longer pees on my couch when I leave for more than 6 hours. If you are looking for someone to help with cat training or behavior, DQ is your man! Thanks for helping me live harmoniously with Kitty Time. Over and meowt. read more

I take care of several community (feral) cats in my yard. All have been through the SPCA Community Cats program. One of the cats, Orange Tom, decided he wanted to be my indoor/outdoor cat. He's a sweet two-year-old who needs a lot of attention. He's playful but can sometimes play too rough with my small, 15-year-old dog (who usually isn't interested) . He also had a disharmonious relationship with the downstairs neighbor's small dog (the dog was afraid of him and he seemed to be bothered by her as well). I'd seen him be a bully toward the other community cats and, not really understanding cat behavior, was anxious about keeping him as a pet. The idea of giving him away was also really upsetting. I found Daniel and Go, Ca, Go! on yelp and gave him a call. He came over and watched me, my boyfriend, my neighbor and all the animals interact with each other. It was great! He helped de-mystify Tom's body language, gave suggestions for dealing with Tom's need to play, and suggested changes I could make to the layout in my apartment that have helped. His assessment of the cat's interactions with the dogs was reassuring. I've relaxed a lot, and as a result, my dog and cat are also much more relaxed. We're really glad Daniel is in San Francisco and was available to come over to help! read more

Daniel is not only professional, but he is also a great, down-to-earth guy. This is why I reached out to him for help rather than other consultants in the area. He returned my emails in a timely manner, asked many questions about our space and cat dynamics, and formulated an effective plan. Our situation was particularly challenging and we had begun talking about placing our cats elsewhere. My husband and I have two male cats that began marking on literally every vertical surface area in the house for nearly a year (windows, walls, chairs, sofas, air filters, refrigerator, doors, aquariums and electronics). The territorial behavior began when one cat had to go to the vet for a few days. When he returned, our other male was very reactive toward him, which led to constant fighting and marking. My husband and I decided to give the cats more space to "get away" from each other by building cat shelves and buying more cat trees. We also purchased and built puzzle feeders and toys. This did not work. One cat was put on anti-depressants to stop anxiety/marking, which did not work either. We combined this with Feliway pheromone diffusers and manual sprays ($$$), which also didn't work. We even tried herbal sprays. We purchased more litter boxes plus a giant one. We did all of this while also separating the cats when my husband and I were not home or sleeping. Welcome to Hell. Daniel made helpful recommendations that were very simple. We also added two more litter boxes. It has been roughly a month since he was here and our situation has greatly improved. We used to find urine outside of the litter boxes 1-2 times PER DAY, and in the past month there have only been 3 incidents TOTAL. Things are looking up! Thanks Daniel! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Daniel! My cat displayed some misplaced aggressive behavior to my boyfriend last summer (stalking, and pouncing his ankles, biting) and we didn't know the best way to handle a smooth re-introduction. Daniel came over within a week of our first email exchange and gave me so many great tips to keep my active and anxiety-prone cat happy and a step by step plan of what to do to reintroduce my boyfriend and cat. We have been following Daniel's advice for the past two months and so far it has been going very well. My cat and boyfriend, while not best friends, have been getting along well and without any aggressive incidents. The thirty minute home visit from Daniel was so illuminating and made me realize how little I knew about reading my cat's moods and behavior. I now feel more confident as a cat owner to recognize and understand my cat's behavior and know when he might be getting over stimulated, and what to do in that situation. If you are having kitty trouble, definitely give Daniel a call! Daniel is there to support you and ease your cat woes. read more

I have 2 cats and 4 that live outside. So many different personalities and behaviors they all have. I had some problems with my male cat Lonzie and the other female for quit some time now. Thinking he was Bi polar, I introduced them to Dan when he was in town, and he seemed to give a different diagnosis. He explained some things to me about him that really helped. He also showed me some exercises I should be doing as well with them. Now they get along really well. Everyone is happy here :) I highly recommend this to anyone who has cat behavior problems! Thanks Dan!! read more

When our orphaned kitten, Lucky, came to us at 4 weeks old, we thought, "It's just a kitten...how hard can this be?" One year later, the answer is this: Really hard. Cats can be really freaking hard. Lucky is a highly energetic, yet sensitive soul...and after a series of moves, her need for attention and fear of new people in our home reached its peak. Oh, and it had ruined our social life. So, we called Go, Cat, Go. DQ replied quickly and arranged to visit us in San Jose just a few days later. When he arrived, Lucky was clearly displeased by his presence (as is her norm with all visitors), but DQ took it all in stride and let Luck go about her business while he observed. DQ is a very calming presence, and it was obvious he'd spent time reviewing the lengthy notes I'd sent him in advance. Even when Lucky put on her best hissy show, the one that might send the average guest out the door, DQ was not fazed and kept chatting with us about his thoughts on Lucky's behavior and potential fixes. Within two days, DQ sent us a TON of information and recommendations specific to Lucky's situation. It turns out our scaredy cat isn't so scared after all...she's just one territorial high-energy princess. In the past two weeks, we've incorporated lots of DQ's suggestions, and our home has definitely become calmer. It's not perfect, but we're so much closer to a livable situation. Most of all, DQ made us feel affirmed about the good work we've done with Lucky thus far, informed about our kitty's unpleasant behaviors and empowered to make changes in our home. Previously, we had spent lots of time asking vets about her behavior, reading books and articles to find answers...all to no avail. But within a few hours, DQ gave us a whole new perspective on what makes our little beast tick, and how we can better orchestrate our home and behavior to work with, rather than against, our furry friend. Huge thanks to DQ. Lucky might not have loved him, but we sure do! :) read more

I had some work done in my apartment at the end of 2013 and the noise and unfamiliar foot traffic completely freaked my cats out and they started taking their stress out on each other by fighting. At first I thought, "Oh, it's only been a few days since the commotion, so I'm sure they will calm down." Fast forward to a month later, and the fur is still flying. It was time to take action. First I called the SPCA and they quoted me over $300 for animal behavior services and you have to bring your cats to them, which just seemed weird to me since a behaviorist should want to observe the cats in their everyday environment. That's when I took to google to search for a cat behaviorist in San Francisco and lo and behold, the Go, Cat, Go! website site popped up! I e-mailed Daniel with the problem and he got back to me right away and we made an appointment for the following Saturday at my house, for a fraction of the SPCA price. Clearly he appreciates that cat moms and dads want to fix their cat problems ASAP! During our meeting, Daniel reassured me that my cats are actually still BFFs (I thought they started hating each other), but he also provided insight into my cats' behavior and offered many helpful suggestions with ways to relieve stress and tension in the house so that the fighting ends altogether. It's still early after the appointment and there have been a few squabbles (I wouldn't expect things to change overnight), but I woke up this morning with Chloe and Rocky snuggled together next to me on the bed. Oh kittens! Fickle kittens! If you have cat issues, you will not regret calling upon Daniel and Go, Cat, Go! to the rescue! read more

My cat was having some issues peeing on our furniture (bed and couch) and it got to the point where I was considering taking him to the SPCA because I couldn't figure out how to resolve his issues. Several people recommended I contact Daniel first before making and drastic moves. I am so happy I did! Daniel called me back right away (and saved me from dropping off my cat in haste), calmed me down, and assured me to try a few things first. Daniel came to my boyfriend and my apartment and not only assessed the situation (litter box, space, type of litter, food, potential stresses) and also took the time to really understand our issues, why they may've started, and how to resolve them calmly. He spent quite a bit of time explaining our cat's body language and what he is trying to tell us (which, oftentimes we ignored). I think hearing some of the things Daniel had to say would've been so helpful before our cat even started having issues! Daniel is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. So far, everything he has suggested has helped. By making a few changes, our cat is less stressed out and is much happier and it's only been a couple of days. Hopefully this trend continues! I think it will. Thank you so much, Daniel!! read more

I have spoken with Daniel twice about our difficulty integrating new young cats with our older female. Though we don't live in his area (so couldn't have an in home consult) we used Skype for the appts. I appreciated his detailed information gathering prior to the first session (we filled out a questionnaire about the cats and history of the problem). Daniel was so calm, knowledgable and helpful regarding the issues we have been dealing with, and came up with strategies that have been useful and effective. I am so glad we found him (from a friend on FB). Our cats are doing better and gradually making a reasonable adjustment to each other. I feel better able to respond appropriately to our kitties, and so I feel less anxious and worried about them. I really thought we wouldn't be able to help them live more comfortably together, but things a significantly better over a 3-4 week period. I highly recommend Go Cat Go if you have behavioral issues with your cat/s and are seeking help. Daniel is great! Update 3-13-16: Our cats are living much more comfortably together. This morning they were laying together on our bed, relaxed and comfortable. They are all eating in the same area, their choice. Yes there are occasional hisses and swats, but no big fights. A peaceful truce. I thank Daniel for his excellent advice and strategies. I know now things will keep getting better. Thanks Daniel! read more

Daniel is passionate, serious, and dedicated to his profession of understanding and treating cat behaviour. I've known him for many years now and it's clear that he's dedicated his life towards better treatment of felines in need. You'll find that Daniel is a dedicated and passionate professional who will get to the bottom of understanding your cat's behaviour and turning it around for the better. A solid choice! read more

Daniel is amazing. He wrote the Foreword to my new book The One Minute Cat Manager and was a delight to work with. He's knowledgeable, smart, and great with cats. I would trust him with any one of my five felines. He knows what he is doing and I think he's top in his field. Go Daniel Go. AND, thank you for the great Foreword! Hugs. read more

We we're on vacation and our neighbors were supposed to care for our 2-year-old cat. On the 2nd day of our vacation, we received a frantic call from our neighbor. She said that our cat attacked her and would let her near. My wife was so concerned for our cat and the neighbor, she went online to book a flight home. Then I remembered Go Cat Go since I had photographed the feline behaviorist/owner, Daniel. He immediately assured us that our cat Coco was actually doing something easy enough to manage and understand. We arranged for a meeting between Daniel and our neighbor, where upon Daniel became the primary caregiver for Coco. When we returned from our 2 week vacation, we found Coco much like herself when we had departed for our vacation. As for our neighbor, luckily we're still friends. read more