Testimonials
Read what the experts have to say about the ScatMat.
Martha Stewart
In her column, Martha Stewart talks with pet expert Marc Morrone. Read what he
has to say about using the ScatMat to help keep pets off furniture.
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
"...if positive conditioners cannot be applied, [the ScatMat] would be
preferred to other negative procedures which have a greater opportunity for
pain and suffering to the animals involved."
James H. Bandow, Executive Director
Canadian Council on Animal Care
"... I see [ScatMat's] greatest value in saving the lives of many cats whose
owners are unwilling to accept unacceptable behavior, e.g. spraying or
scratching, and therefore turn to the shelter, pound or veterinarian to destroy
the animal.
Harry C. Rowsell, OC, DVM, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
"In our view [the ScatMat] would be acceptable "negative reinforcement" if
positive reinforcement doesn't work in a particular situation.
Ernest D. Olfert
Chairman, Humane Practices Committee
American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior
"...The only time that punishment is either appropriate or effective is while
the pet is 'in the act"
Mark Twain
"A cat that has sat on a hot stove lid will never again sit on a hot stove lid,
or a cold stove lid."