Episode 40

The Cats Just Want Their Space! - Dog and Cat Chat with Yasmin

Sometimes you just don't know what to do when your cats and dogs don't get along.

Feeling stuck isn't uncommon, but that doesn’t stop it from being frustrating!

Sometimes it takes a second set of eyes to look at what’s going on and identify find those areas where a little change could make all the difference.

Yasmin’s two old lady cats, Zelda and Pangea, are struggling with the young canine member of the family, Fenna. Fenna chases the cats the moment they even try to find a bit of space from her.

What can Yasmin do to calm Fenna down enough for Zelda and Pangea to tolerate her company? Naomi helps her identify a few next steps in this Dog and Cat Chat.

Time Stamps:

[00:29] Introduction and Cast of Characters: Zelda and Pangea the elderly cats and Fenna the young dog

[01:03] Getting the lay of the land - the current behaviors, the physical management and any sticky spots.

[06:02] Talking management: It’s not just baby gates and leashes!

[07:32] Setups for a space-reducing dog and space-seeking cats

[11:34] Tracking progress: knowing what to look for in your pets behavior during setups and when to change things up

[13:31] Doing setups with a very timid cat

Want to do a Dog and Cat Chat with me on the podcast?

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About the Podcast

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It's Training Cats and Dogs!
The podcast for cat-AND-dog people.

About your host

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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!