My dog adopted a cat (and now I have to pay for it)!- with Kayla Fratt
What do you do when you find the perfect kitten in a ditch right before you embark on a months-long journey through North and South America in a Sprinter van? Bring him along, of course!
In this chat with fellow pet professional Kayla Fratt, we talk about the recent addition to her "van-hold" - Norbert.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why Norbert's temperament (and age) made him a perfect small-space travel buddy
how "green flag behaviors" influenced Kayla's decision to adopt Norbert
why Norbert's natural rhythm is messing with Kayla's sleep (and some troubleshooting we did together)
how you can tweak the introduction framework (but don't skip steps)
what to consider when harness training your cat
P.S. If you want to catch up on my first chat with Kayla before you listen to this "Part Deux" - listen to it here
To listen to the full episode, click here to open it in your podcast player or press play below:
Niffler, Barley, and Norbert (formerly Ditch Cat)
Niffler and Barley (left to right)
Norbert
The first few weeks
Barley and Norbert chilling outside the van on their tie-outs.
Norbert’s walking equipment (affiliate links):
This episode’s guest:
Kayla, holding Norbert in her lap, with Niffler lying down in front, and Barley sitting on a mat behind him.
As a young trainer, Kayla gained experience at All Breed Rescue and Training, Canis Major Training, Denver Dumb Friends League, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, and Humane Society of Western Montana.
Kayla's expertise as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant has been featured in many, many media outlets including NPR, the Chicago Tribune, and Pet MD. She has also authored several peer-reviewed articles for the IAABC Journal.
Kayla has a degree in biology from Colorado College. When not working on Journey Dog Training, Kayla also works with conservation detection dogs through her nonprofit K9 Conservationists.
You can get in touch with Kayla here:
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