Online cat behaviour coaching

Cat owners who live far from a local trainer, are busy, or prefer to learn in their cat's own space without a stranger visiting.

Fixed fee per video consultation, plus paid follow-up packages or written training plans. You can also add short guides or small group workshops.

• Understanding cat behaviour and body language
• Clear communication on video and in writing
• Building a training plan for the owner to follow
• Basic online booking and payment setup

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, so check what your insurer covers for remote advice
• Always recommend a vet check for health-related or sudden behaviour changes
• You cannot handle the cat yourself, so be clear about what remote coaching can and cannot achieve
• Check data protection basics if you store client details and videos, including whether you need to register with the ICO

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on your training, insurance and the booking and payment tools you set up. It can be started part-time, at around 5 hours a week.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many clients you coach and your session prices. Working online means you are not limited to cat owners in your local area.

Check what your public liability and professional indemnity insurance covers for remote advice. Also check data protection basics, including whether you need to register with the ICO, and always recommend a vet check for health-related or sudden behaviour changes.