Episode 47

Are my cat and dog ready to spend more time together?

When your pets are “absolutely apart” and only seeing each other during short, micromanaged setups, you might be thinking:

  • Am I being paranoid about my pets' safety?
  • Am I the barrier to their coexistence?
  • Am I being too impatient if I just want to "let them work it out"?

These worries are super common and all boil down to this main question: how do I know if my cat and dog are ready to spend more time together?

In this episode of It’s Training Cats and Dogs, Naomi laid out the main things to think about when making the decision to attempt some more extended interactions.

What you'll hear in this episode:

  • when your pets might be ready to level up
  • how to create a comprehensive plan for their first extended interactions
  • why this prep will make the whole thing go smoother

Want to dive a bit deeper?

Check out this episode's show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/47

What phase of coexistence are your pets currently in? (free quiz)

Get in touch with Naomi to discuss whether the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club and private coaching is a good fit for you and your pets!

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Naomi Rotenberg

MA, KPA-CTP
specializing in cat and dog integration

Hi! I'm Naomi, and I'm a "cat-and-dog person" 👋 My goal with this podcast is to speak to people with multi-species households who currently feel alone. There are lots of highs and lows when trying to manage the relationships between your animals. This podcast will give you clear, actionable information and guidance about the unique issues that come up between cats and dogs. And the monthly interviews with my fellow trainers who have cats and dogs will definitely help you realize that you aren't alone!

A bit about me: I'm a certified professional dog trainer (KPA-CTP) and have my MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation. I live in my own multi-species household in Philadelphia, PA with my husband, two human kids, Uri (a mini American Eskimo Dog), and Rio (a domestic shorthair cat). I also LOVE Twizzlers (the original kind, NOT pull-and-peel).

I look forward to getting to know you and your pets on your journey towards a more peaceful and safe coexistence!