When Hyper Dog Meets Scaredy Cat
In this Dog and Cat Chat, Naomi talks with Michelle and Cal about preemptive management to make the upcoming introduction of an extremely active pitbull to a household with one attention-hungry cat and one anxious cat go as smoothly as possible.
Key Moments
[00:31] Introduction
[00:46] The Cast of Characters: Merry the anxious cat, Sandy the attention hungry cat and Pike the very active pitbull who loves to chase
[06:51] The need for two different approaches for each cat’s integration with Pike
[07:08] Management suggestions for Merry
[08:48] Preparing for the possibilities of regression in the cat’s relationship
[09:22] Using double layers of management
[10:02] Calming exercise and enrichment activities for Pike
[12:37] How to set up management with cats who have access to outdoors
[13:37] Using the environmental management to stop chases quickly
[13:42] Training to turn away from distractions on cue
[14:18] Recap of all the suggestions
[15:13] Setting things up ahead of Pike moving in
[16:38] Relaxation and training protocols
[17:59] Creating a safe space for each animal
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