Dog Care
Introducing a Dog and a Cat: A Plan That Works
A staged, unhurried plan for introducing a dog and a cat safely: separation first, scent swapping, controlled sightings, and the signs that mean stop.
Tag: introductions
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Dog Care
Introducing a Dog and a Cat
Slowly, through a barrier, with the cat holding all the exits. Rushing this is how households end up permanently divided.
Dog Care
Running a Multi-Dog Household Without Conflict
Most conflict between household dogs is about resources, space and arousal — and most of it is preventable with management rather than training.
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How to Introduce Two Dogs Properly
The first meeting sets the tone for years. Do it on neutral ground, on a parallel walk, with no toys and no face-to-face greeting — and take the first fortnight…