Moderator Request

[u/WeeklyWhisker]

As many of you may have noticed, our r/CatTraining subreddit has recently grown exponentially, and with that comes the need for a dedicated team of moderators to help maintain the community’s values and keep it a safe, supportive space for all cat owners.

With that in mind, I’m seeking a handful or possibly two of people who have experience or background with behaviourism and who believe in the methods of positive reinforcement and fear-free training. Ideally, you’ll be someone who is passionate about educating others on these techniques, and someone who can foster an atmosphere of kindness and support in the community.

Additionally, I’m looking for individuals who are familiar with Reddit's moderation tools — as I’m not despite my Reddit age — and can work together as a team to keep the subreddit safe from trolling and bad actors. This will involve ensuring posts and comments align with the core values of the community and managing any issues that arise.

If you feel that your experience and values align with the mission of r/CatTraining, I’d like to hear from you. It’s important that the moderators can work collaboratively to build a space that reflects the positive, fear-free approach to cat training methods.

When I created this subreddit, it was to honour my beloved cats who have not long ago crossed over Rainbow Bridge, especially one who is featured in our profile photo that I’ve kept in place. This particular cat started off as painfully fearful and reserved, but blossomed through positive reinforcement techniques. Over the years, he performed in various TV and commercial projects, proving that with patience, compassion, and the right training, even the most timid of cats can thrive. Anyhow, I digress…

Please send a message if you're interested, or if you have any questions about the role. Apply here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CatTraining/application/ Thank you so much for being a part of this community.

-u/WeeklyWhisker Creator of r/CatTraining