In this Dog and Cat chat, I speak with McKenzie Cameron about integrating her dog Frankie with the new addition to her household, Bijou the cat. But there’s a twist! It’s not McKenzie who’s adopting Bijou - it’s her roommate.
Key Moments[00:46] Introduction to the Cast of Characters: Frankie the dog and Bijou the cat
[02:20] Bijou’s transition from outdoor cat to indoor cat
[03:17] Bijou’s anxiety with anyone standing close to her
[04:35] Current management/setups
[06:00] Recommendations for alternative first management/setups
[07:02] Progression based on interactive tendencies
[07:32] Setup allowing Bijou to watch Frankie doing Frankie things
[08:35] Getting to know Bijou’s behaviors
[09:38] Training Frankie to relax in a space, move about a space and be redirected away from an interaction.
[11:11] When to reduce the amount of space during setups
[11:43] What to do when dog is hyper aroused at the smell of cat food
[14:30] Incorporating suggestions into existing routine
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