Was This A Mistake? with Katherine Davidson

It's Training Cats and Dogs!

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 interactions with visiting dogs

[19:15] Older dog and a kitten vs older cat and a puppy

[21:50] Tips for introducing puppies to cats

[23:54] Creating safe spaces for every animal in the household

[25:55] Multispecies households with a human baby in the mix

[28:54] Having less time to train with a baby in the house

[33:01] Struggles with guilt over less time for animals

[35:57] Support for those struggling with pets and babies

[41:58] Thinking of your welfare as well as your animals'

[44:23] Cute pet stories

[47:59] Advice for multispecies households

Key Links

Katherine's website: doginspired.ca

Katherine's IG: @doginspired.ca

The Cat and Dog Coexistence Club

The PETS Process Guide