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PODCAST

It"s Training Cats and Dogs!

Naomi Rotenberg, Praiseworthy Pets

The podcast for cat-AND-dog people. This is the show for pet professionals and pet parents who want to level up their cat and dog coexistence skills. In each episode, we talk nerdy about how to get your pets (or your client"s pets) living safer and happier lives together. Your host is Naomi Rotenberg, a certified professional trainer who specializes in helping cats and dogs get along. She chats with other pet professionals and devoted pet parents about ways to improve the relationships between dogs

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All Episodes

51:08

When Love Isn’t Enough - With Katya Lidsky

It"s Training Cats and Dogs! ·

2022/03/15

Loving our pets is absolutely fundamental to making your pet partnership work. And yes, it is work a lot of the time. Bringing a new animal home to your existing pets can be a tough thing to get right. It can take a lot of time, energy, and effort, so loving them is a big part of staying sane and keeping everyone happy. But sometimes, love isn’t enough. There’s bound to be a little tension, but with a lot of work, training, patience, and management strategies, that should all pay off. But sometimes,

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01:02:38

Not All Cats Are A$$holes! - With Beth Brown

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2022/03/08

Are all cats assholes? Of course not! For reasons unbeknownst to them, cats have gained a reputation that misleads people into thinking that all cats are (for lack of a better word) catty.This couldn’t be farther from the truth, and I’m on a mission to put a stop to this cat prejudice once and for all.My special guest on this episode of It’s Training Cats and Dogs is the incredible Beth Brown (CCBC, CPDT-KSA, CCUI), Ear to Tail owner and behavior expert who works with shy and fearful animals. Her

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55:13

Why a Strong Management Plan is Vital in...

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2022/03/01

If you have a busy household full of cats, dogs, and other animals, keeping everyone safe and happy can feel a little stressful if you’re not prepared. The trick is to come up with a solid management plan, something that this It’s Training Cats and Dogs guest knows all too well.Tori Ganino, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, joins the show to share her tips for success on integrating cats and dogs into a multi-species household. Tori works with clients

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01:03:32

The More Behaviors, the Better - With Hannah Branigan

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2022/02/22

Training cats and dogs isn’t just about eliminating problem behaviors. It might seem counterintuitive, but sometimes, encouraging more behaviors and more distractions can keep everyone in your household a lot happier. Hannah Branigan, self-proclaimed dog training nerd and author of Awesome Obedience, joins me on this episode of It’s Training Cats and Dogs. She shares her journey to becoming a trainer, how she manages her multi-species household and her tips for success.Key Moments[5:41] Hannah gives

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01:06:18

How to Bring Cats into a Dog Household Safely - with...

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2022/02/15

Introducing a new pet into your household can bring a whole lot of uncertainty and disruption. How you manage those initial introductions is crucial if you want a peaceful home for everyone. Kayla Fratt, certified dog and cat behavior consultant, has plenty of experience introducing cats and dogs to each other.She knows what to watch out for, how to set everyone up for success, and most importantly, keep everyone safe.In this episode, she shares her experience with multi-animal households and her

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57:56

How to Build a Safe & Stress-Free Multi-Species...

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2022/02/08

Living in a multi-species house can be as challenging as it is rewarding. With so many personalities, needs, and quirks to contend with, keeping everyone happy can feel like a full-time job!Emily Fitzpatrick, certified dog trainer and founder of Misunderstood Mutt, is someone who knows this all too well.She joined me on this episode of It’s Training Cats and Dogs to talk about how her two dogs, Remi and Goose, and her cat, Potato, all get along, as well as some tips for keeping everyone safe and

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51:48

You Need to Train the Cat, Too! - with Julie Posluns

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2022/02/01

If you have a cat and a dog, should you try to train the cat? Can you even train cats?You sure can! And training both the cat and the dog can often make a huge difference in the quality of your pets’ relationship.This week I spoke with Julie Posluns, Applied Animal Behaviorist and owner of Cat School. Julie shared key concepts about training cats, how to train two at the same time, and how to fit cat training around your other pets.Key Moments[3:24] An introduction to Julie’s pets[10:00] Why house

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01:05:36

Control Unleashed with Cats and Dogs - with Leslie...

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2022/01/25

How should you properly use Control Unleashed techniques when working with your cats and dogs?I recently spoke to Leslie McDevitt, author of the internationally popular Control Unleashed books and DVD series. Leslie shared how she has successfully integrated her own dogs with her new cats (and many fosters) using Control Unleashed techniques and a gradual introduction strategy that she adjusts based on each animal’s personality.Key Moments[3:59] How Leslie first started working with animals[7:00]

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55:46

How to Introduce Your New Cat to Your Dog - with Dr....

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2022/01/18

What do you do when you want to add a new cat into a house with a resident dog?All pets are different, but for most of them, a little adjustment period is needed. How you introduce them is crucial if you want to see them getting along. In a recent coaching call with fellow pet professional, Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin, Naomi took her through some simple steps to take to introduce her new cat, Peaches, to her dog, Husk. Valli has always been a dog person, studying African Wild Dogs for her PhD and a

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34:00

How to Help Your Pets Move Forward After an Incident...

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2022/01/11

What do you do when your cat and dog have had a fight? How do you help everyone feel safe again?This week, Naomi chats with Em and Lindsey, members of The Cat and Dog Coexistence Club, about the aftermath of a recent incident between their cat, Fenton, and their dog, Bambi.Em and Lindsey went out for a few minutes and returned home to their pets no longer separated (and a very stressed Bambi).Naomi gives some pointers on avoiding this and building up Bambi’s confidence while keeping Fenton

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01:00:55

Your pet didn't ask for a new roommate! - with Laura...

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2021/12/14

This week, Naomi chats with Laura Monaco Torelli about the importance of developing training and management plans specific to your pet's behaviors, doing research on your pet's breed and learning to make informed decisions on your household's readiness for a new pet.Key Moments[02:51] Icebreaker: Two Truths and a Lie[05:30] Cast of characters[07:54] How Naomi was adopted by Rio[11:54] Deciding if it's a good idea to introduce a new animal into the home[13:49] Bringing in a new animal with no prior

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47:49

Management? But my pet has separation issues! with...

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2021/12/07

This week, Naomi chats with Jackie Moyano about dog and cat's with separation anxiety, different ways of modifying management setups and the differing behaviors from one pet to another in the same household.Key Moments[01:46] A game of "categories": multi-colored dog breeds and enrichment options[07:23] Jackie's pets and their history[10:42] How Jackie introduced Slinky and Aero[13:29] What she might have done differently[16:15] Progress takes time[18:01] Key behaviors to train[19:03] The

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20:11

Don't Antagonize the Dog! - Coaching Call

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2021/11/30

This week, Naomi takes us into a private office hours session with Kenna and Aaron, members. of the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club who are working on integrating Kenna's grumpy cat (Stella) with Aaron's dog (June) and two cats (Jack and Shanks). They discuss the different training projects each of the animals is working on, and how they will come together in the future.Key Moments[00:25] Introduction to the Cast of Characters and their history[02:19] Progress with Stella[04:46] Helping Stella learn to

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54:35

Was This A Mistake? with Katherine Davidson

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2021/11/23

This week, Naomi speaks with Katherine Davidson about not only managing a cat and dog household but what happens when you add a baby into the mix.Key Moments[01:36] Would You Rather[03:26] Cast of Characters[06:24] Older dogs and kitten interactions - easier or harder?[07:34] First introductions[10:01] Differences between foster cat interactions with dogs and new kitten[11:39] Prepared management[12:30] Transitioning from separate rooms[15:06] Why it's important to continue management[16:06] Cat's

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17:51

Stop your dog from fixating on your cat - Coaching Call

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2021/11/16

This week, Naomi gives you a peek behind the curtain at the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club for a private office hours session with one of its members as they discuss Bridget's dog Bella who is hyper-fixated on her cat Walter.Key Moments[01:01] Different types of attention[02:18] Predatory sequence in dogs[04:28] Ways to train in the orient stage[05:14] Two ways to "unstick" a dog[06:46] Finding the sweet spot to do training[07:56] Miscalibrations are understandable[09:20] Practicing while Eyeing bakes

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53:47

Too Much Stress - with Dawn Hunterscheidt

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2021/11/09

This week, Naomi chats with Dawn about living with stressed-out pets during stressful times and the different forms of management that can help find some peace.Key Moments[01:39] Cast of characters[03:17] Background on the existing household pets[04:35] Odin's backstory - not the dog they were looking for[06:24] Adding Odin, the reactive puppy, to the family[08:23] Early management setup[09:46] The start of the stress[11:06] Separation anxiety[12:02] Things that could have been improved[13:15] The

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29:54

Lost in Translation - Part Two - with Lauren Rubin

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2021/11/01

In part two of my chat with Lauren Rubin, we talk more about the differences in dog and cat body language, the importance of management, and just how important support is in your coexistence journey.Key Moments[03:13] The difference between cat and dog body language[05:29] Cat testing[08:35] Coexistence doesn't mean unsupervised[09:32] Rehoming is sometimes necessary[12:05] Don't ever let them just work it out[14:37] Space issues[18:56] What to do before bringing a new pet into your existing

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44:25

Lost in Translation - Part One - with Lauren Rubin

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2021/10/26

In part one of my chat with Lauren Rubin, we talk about the challenges of dog and cat coexistence when they don't understand each other's body language and how sometimes you just need to keep your pets seperated.Key Moments[01:13] Two Truths and a Lie[03:18] Cast of Characters[08:27] Trainers make mistakes too[10:40] Integration and management with introducing established dog to puppy[15:18] Practicing small stress behaviors[16:41] Alternative behavior[17:33] Differential reinforcement: Introducing

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30:14

When "Let them work it out" Doesn't Work Out - Part...

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2021/10/19

In part two of my chat with Ran, we talk further on the side effects of punishment-based training, cat and dog body language, cat testing and getting professional help.Key Moments[00:37] More talk on punishment-based training side effects[03:14] Coping mechanisms don't mean your cat and dog are "getting along"[06:52] Cat testing[08:42] Cat and dog body language[10:10] Cat testing - part two[13:33] Behavioral triggers and training[16:35] Cat and dog body language - part two[20:00] Getting

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49:55

When "Let them work it out" Doesn't Work Out - Part...

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2021/10/12

What happens when the perfect dog for you isn't the perfect dog for your household? ⁠⁠How can a reactive dog bursting with energy and constantly under stress succeed in a home where the resident cats *literally* keep her up at night? That's exactly what happened when @rantalksdogs brought home Lenny. In the first part of this two-part interview, Ran took us through the intricacies of Lenny’s cat-related distress and what steps they took to try and bring some peace and coexistence to the

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