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] Merry the anxious cat
[01:22] Health concerns with feline anxiety
[02:25] Preemptive assistance before introducing anxious cat to new dog (to medicate or not)
[03:31] Sandy the attention hungry cat
[04:18] The relationship between Merry and Sandy
[04:52] 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
[10:05] Flirt pole
[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
[15:24] Gate recommendations
[16:38] Relaxation and training protocols
[17:02] Training the cats
[17:59] Creating a safe space for Pike
[18:58] Creating individual safe spaces for each cat
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