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How can the human side of pet training - understanding and addressing our emotions and mental state - contribute to a stronger bond with our animals and more effective training process?
In this chat with fellow pet professional Marissa Martino, we talk about...
why it's not just about teaching behaviors and working through training planshow her dog Peru met the love of her life, a cat named Haroldwhat parallels there are between your work with your pet and your work with yourselfwhy "self care" most likely isn't the way to goTimestamps:
0:00:00 - Pet Relationship Feelings and Stories
Marissa and I play two truths and a lie... I lose (shocker)
0:05:00 - From the Shelter to A Home
Marissa and I discuss strategies for helping clients adopt dogs with a history of living with cats, shelter evaluations, and their ability to predict behavior.
0:13:05 - Introducing a Dog to a Cat
We discussed introducing cats and dogs, active management, safety, and the joy of watching them become friends.
0:29:53 - Hold Space in Pet Training
Clients learn to accept their situation, set boundaries, measure success, and celebrate attempts to transform with their animal.
0:39:23 - Resourcing Yourself vs. Self-Care (and Fun!)
Marissa and I discuss resourcing ourselves, shifting mindset, and strengthening relationships with animals.
Want to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Marissa's full bio and contact info, as well as pictures of Peru and Harold - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/65
If you're a pet professional...
Check out my mentorship and consulting options - I can be a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog clients... or you can shadow some of my cases!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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In some cases, you can be doing ALL the right things to help your pets coexist, but everyone is still stressed and unable to live together peacefully.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of pressure on well-meaning pet parents who are struggling. And that really sucks.
In my chat with fellow pet professional Gia Savocchi, we talk about:
how external pressures might cause people to keep their pets in a less-than-ideal situationthe unhealthy double-standard: adoption = good, rehoming = badhow to intervene in conflicts between your animals (instead of relying on one to stand up for themselves)why educating the general public about normal dog and cat behavior is so importantWant to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Gia's full bio and contact info, pictures of her pets, bonus content, and the resources we mentioned - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/64
If you're a pet professional...
Get in touch with Naomi to get a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog cases with a Pet Pro Strategy Session!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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When introducing two animals, how do you know when to move onto the next step? What are potential red flags that tell you to slow down?
In this chat with fellow pet professional Sammy Hyde, we talk all about her blind cat Murdoch, the "king of the household." We broke down the ways Murdoch made it clear that he didn't want to live with another cat, and how things progressed differently when new puppy Freja came into their home.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why you have to be an objective observer of your pets’ behavior when they AREN’T with the other animalwhat makes the direction of behavior change, and not the speed, the most important aspect of a training planwhy the animals showing a lot of interest in each other (even if it seems friendly) isn't the green light for them have free access to each otherhow you decide which animal to call away when they need space from each otherWant to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Sammy's full bio and contact info, pictures of Freja and Murdoch, bonus content, and the resources we mentioned - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/63
If you're a pet professional...
Get in touch with Naomi to talk about one of your current cat-dog cases - I'm here to help!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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Have you been working with your pets for a while to try to get them to live together peacefully... but you're just not seeing the results you want?
In this episode, Naomi talks with Menghan, one of the amazing members of the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club. Menghan breaks down her experience in the community and the transformations her cat (Lindy) and her dog (Penny) have gone through since getting more personalized help with their training plan and support from other super cool cat-and-dog people 😎
What you'll hear in this episode:
how Lindy and Penny's relationship started (and how they interact now)why they didn't get much closer in the first month of Club membershipwhat Menghan was trying before she reached out for more helpwhen the pets had a breakthrough and things started to fall into placeWant to dive a bit deeper?
Find pics/videos of Penny and Lindy throughout their journey to coexistence (and some of the questions Menghan posted in the community) in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/62
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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What do you do when when your resident animal is super stressed by their new housemate? Like so stressed that they don't feel safe enough to do the things they used enjoy? And what if the animals were initially "fine" together?
In this Dog and Cat Chat, Alicia and I brainstormed about how she could help her cat Cleo feel confident enough to come downstairs when Maisy (the dog) is around.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why you need to give your pets safe spaces and teach them how to get therehow to help a cat come down the stairs and up to their elevated safe spaces (without touching the floor)when you might want to keep an eye out for your new pet's behavior to potentially change towards their housematesand what does food motivation have to do with all of this?Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/61
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat!
Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own free mini-coaching session.
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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Dogs are predators who often see cats as prey. How can we help them live peacefully together? What is prey drive anyway?
There's all of this and so much more in this chat with Simone Mueller, world-renowned trainer and behavior consultant who literally wrote the book on predation in dogs (and how to address it).
We talk about:
why (and how) her method of training dogs who chase cats is different than minehow to train FOR the situation, and not IN the situation (sort of)how to identify whether your dog wants to eat your cat or play with them (and why it might not even matter)!Want to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Simone's full bio and contact info, pictures of PETS, bonus content, and the resources we mentioned - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/prey-drive-towards-cats
If you're a pet professional...
Get in touch with Naomi to get a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog cases with a Pet Pro Strategy Session!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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Why might the same contexts trigger totally different behaviors in our pets? It can make their interactions really tough to predict...
In this episode, Naomi talks through the theoretical reasons why your pets' behavior might not be as predictable as the antecedent-behavior-consequence model seems.
What you'll hear in this episode:
the four (and a half) reasons* why different behaviors can happen in seemingly the same situationhow the intricacies of reinforcement can get complicated relatively quicklywhy being a detail-oriented observer can help you predict your pet's behaviors*note: there are MANY more reasons - these are just the ones I covered in this session :)
Want to get in on these Masterclasses?
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If you've gotten stuck in your efforts to help your cat and dog get along... I can help you make progress again! Get 1:1 guidance and the support you need to get their relationship moving in the right direction. Go to praiseworthypets.com/services-for-pet-parents for more info.
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Does your cat do some things that kinda freak your dog out?
In this Dog and Cat Chat, Naomi and Matilda talk through some ways to address both sides of cat-dog relationship - to find appropriate outlets for Beau's sometimes over-the-top behavior AND to give Delilah the skills to cope when he triggers her.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why you might not want your dog to lay down and "be calm" when the cat is being excitinghow you noticing "pre-behaviors" gives you insight into what is triggering your petswhat to do about "[horizontal] zoomies"when reinforcing with food might not be the best optionWant to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/58
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat!
Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own this free mini-coaching session.
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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What do you do when you find the perfect kitten in a ditch right before you embark on a months-long journey through North and South America in a Sprinter van? Bring him along, of course!
In this chat with fellow pet professional Kayla Fratt, we talk about the recent addition to her "van-hold" - Norbert.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why Norbert's temperament (and age) made him a perfect small-space travel buddyhow "green flag behaviors" influenced Kayla's decision to adopt Norbertwhy Norbert's natural rhythm is messing with Kayla's sleep (and some troubleshooting we did together)how you can tweak the introduction framework (but don't skip steps)what to consider when harness training your catP.S. If you want to catch up on my first chat with Kayla before you listen to this "Part Deux" - listen to it here
Want to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Kayla's full bio and contact info, pictures of Norbert, Niffler, and Barley, bonus content, and the resources we mentioned - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/57
If you're a pet professional...
Get in touch with Naomi to get a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog cases with a Pet Pro Strategy Session!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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What adjustments do you make to a "typical" integration plan when the cat doesn't make himself scarce?
In this Dog and Cat Chat, Melissa and I come up with a plan to make Gem and Bart's interactions more predictable after a chase that ended with the cat in the dog's mouth 😲
What you'll hear in this episode:
why letting a bold cat decide when to see the dog might not be the best ideahow important it is to stop and congratulate yourselves on reaching a mini-milestone (because the journey to coexistence can be long)!what kinds of setups to do when the dog is more freaked out than the catwhy you can't be one-and-done with a setup (even if your first attempt goes super smoothly)Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/56
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat!
Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own this free mini-coaching session.
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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What is involved in taking cats and dogs who can't even look at each other to being able to spend time together as housemates?
In this episode, Naomi walks through the general process she uses to help her clients' cats and dogs learn to coexist.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why helping each animal feel safe is always the first stepwhat types of behaviors both your cats and dogs need to knowwhy you can't "just train the dog to leave the cat alone"Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to all the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/55
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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subscribe to the podcastleave a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to your podcasts)DM me on Instagram - tell me what you liked about the episode, questions you have, or suggestions for the podcasttell a friend about It's Training Cats and Dogs - there's no link, cause that's a real life kind of thing 😁P.S. Here's Kerry's website - kerrypinnisicounseling.com (but she wants me to make sure you know that she isn't currently taking new clients for ongoing therapy, but if you are already in long term individual therapy and would like to work with her for EMDR or Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, you can reach her through the website)
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When you've got an intense, chase-y dog and some scared cats, how do you prioritize your training projects? In this Dog and Cat Chat, I explain why (in Jenna's case), I suggested that she focus on addressing the cats' skittishness first before tackling her dog's intense reactions to seeing the cats move.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why two kittens might be better than onehow to make seeing the other animal less of an event (when they are absolutely apart)how to help nervous cats explore their territory (and why it was priority #1 for Jenna)Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/54
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat!
Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own this free mini-coaching session.
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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What are the first things you should do when you bring a kitten home to live with your adolescent dog? In this chat with fellow pet professionals Josh and Mandy Boutelle, we talk about how they helped their new kitten, Fig, quickly settle into life with their exuberant dog, Fern.
What you'll hear in this episode:
how they started creating positive experiences for the pets as soon as Fig came homewhy they waited a week before posting online that Fig had joined their familywhat signs indicated that Fern might be able to coexist with a catwhy they didn't keep Fig and Fern separated for long why kittens and potted houseplants don't mixWant to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Mandy and Josh's full bios and contact info, pictures of Fig and Fern, bonus content, and the resources we mentioned - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/53
If you're a pet professional...
Get in touch with Naomi to get a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog cases with a Pet Pro Strategy Session!
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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You bring a new pet home and you're keeping them separated from your resident pet like everyone says to do... but what are the next steps?!
In this Dog and Cat Chat, I give Agnes a plan of action for Daisy, her young, prey-drivey dog and Chrys, her newly adopted chill-dude orange cat.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why scheduling time for your cat to have the full run of the house (often) is importantwhy an "airlock" of barriers is essentialwhy the goal is NOT to get the animals closer to each otherwhat to do if the plan "doesn't work"Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/52
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat!
Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own this free mini-coaching session.
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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In this inaugural "What the hell is...?" episode, Naomi gives her cousin Kerry the skinny on the concept of cat testing.
This episode is for you if...
➔ your dog was "cat tested" in the shelter or rescue
➔ your dog wasn't "cat tested" in the shelter or rescue
➔ you don't know what "cat testing is"
➔ you just like the sound of the phrase "cat testing"
What you'll hear in this episode:
what cat testing is (sort of) how it can help predict your dog's behavior around cats (sort of)what you can do with the information you get from cat testing (sort of)Want to dive a bit deeper?
Find links to the resources I discussed in this episode and some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/51
And if you love the podcast and want to support me as I continue to create new episodes, join the other cat-and-dog people in the Podcast Supporters space inside the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Go to praiseworthypets.com/support-the-podcast to learn more ❤️
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subscribe to the podcastleave a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to your podcasts)DM me on Instagram - tell me what you liked about the episode, questions you have, or suggestions for the podcasttell a friend about It's Training Cats and Dogs - there's no link, cause that's a real life kind of thing 😁P.S. Here's Kerry's website - kerrypinnisicounseling.com (but she wants me to make sure you know that she isn't currently taking new clients for ongoing therapy, but if you are already in long term individual therapy and would like to work with her for EMDR or Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, you can reach her through the website)
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This baby podcast is now 50 episodes old 🤯 That's kind of a big deal!
Let's celebrate with some of my super deep (and also a bit silly) musings about:
how this podcast came to bewhy I'm doing this whole thing in the first placewhat's next in the world of "It's Training Cats and Dogs" aka even more awesome-nesswhen the podcast will be back - and how it will be even better than ever!Want to dive a bit deeper?
Sign up to be a podcast supporter here!
P.S. Whether you've been here since episode 1 or if this is your first foray into the coolest podcast out there - thank you so much for listening!
It's been a wild ride so far, and I can't wait to keep bringing you informative, motivating, and funny content every week!
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If you've ever wondered whether your cat is teasing your dog for the fun of it or deliberately antagonizing the dog to get a rise out of them (and attention from you), this episode is for you.
In this Dog and Cat Chat, Chelsea and I come up with a plan to teach her mischievous cats how and when to give their reactive dog brother some space.
What you'll hear in this episode:
why "see cat ➔ eat cookie" isn't totally workinghow "annoying little brother syndrome" affects your training planhow to help your dog feel that his warnings are being listened to why a dog that is reactive to things outside needs to be able to de-stress insideWant to dive a bit deeper?
Find some bonus content in the full show notes: praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/49
Sign up for your own Dog and Cat Chat! Go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book your own this free mini-coaching session.
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If someone says their cat acts "like a dog"... do you know exactly what they mean? Is having a "dog-like" cat considered ::better:: than having a cat-like cat?
In this chat with fellow trainer Matt Schimsky, we talk about society's stereotypes about cats vs. dogs (and why they affect our relationships and willingness to train with our animals).
What you'll hear in this episode:
why Matt didn't like cats (until he lived with them)how his experience with "dog-like" cats has affected the way he trainwhat crucial step you need to include in your pets' exercise and enrichment routine (that you're probably missing right now)Want to dive a bit deeper?
Check out this episode's show notes for Matt's full bio (and pictures of Howl) - praiseworthypets.com/podcast-shownotes/48
If you're a pet professional... Get in touch with Naomi to get a second set of eyes on one of your current cat-dog cases with a Pet Pro Strategy Session!
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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 uphow to create a comprehensive plan for their first extended interactionswhy this prep will make the whole thing go smootherWant 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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It’s hard work managing a full house even when everyone gets along, and for Bee, whose pets can’t be in the same space without tensions running high (and sometimes blood being shed!), it’s getting beyond frustrating.
In this episode, Naomi shares some strategies on how to adjust "baby gate hell" and teach King and Ralph how to effectively give each other space.
Key Moments[01:48] King's increasing aggression towards the dog, who wants any kind of attention from him, even if she's getting beat up
[06:59] Using setups and cues to teach King less aggressive alternatives for seeking space
[09:50] The pets' current interactions through baby gates at the top and bottom of the stairs
[11:25] Choreographing and rehearsing more appropriate "dances" for the animals to perform when they see each other
[15:38] Creating baby-friendly management
[17:50] Next steps:
reinforcing easier versions of "cat appears, move away" for Ralph to get the hang of it, using management when King actually comes down for nowchanging up how King feels about Ralph by having him see her when she's occupied with something elsetaking note of any patterns/times of day when conflicts tend to arise, and choreographing "dances" for those sticky spots[27:15] Switching from a negatively reinforced lack of enrichment to a positively reinforced enrichment routine
Your Next Step:If you're awesome like Bee and want some guidance regarding your pets' interactions, come join me on the podcast for a free Dog and Cat Chat! Just go to praiseworthypets.com/chat to book a time.
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