How to Introduce a New Puppy to the Resident Cat
00:00:47 Part 1 Separating the Animals
00:00:54 1 – Set up a space to confine your cat or dog
00:01:38 2 – Alternate which animal is confined
00:02:52 3 – Exchange scents
00:03:20 4 – Keep the animals confined while no one is home
00:04:04 Part 2 Having an Initial Meeting
00:04:11 1 – Choose a good location for the first meeting
00:04:51 2 – Make an introduction with the puppy on a leash
00:05:51 3 – Keep up with controlled, short meetings
00:06:33 4 – Continue with leashed interactions until the puppy is calm
00:07:22 Part 3 Reinforcing Good Behavior
00:07:29 1 – Reward good behavior consistently
00:08:21 2 – Distract the puppy if she becomes fixated on the cat
00:09:00 3 – Be on the lookout for aggressive behaviors
00:09:50 4 – Do not allow unsupervised interactions for at least a month
00:10:36 Part 4 Taking Safety Precautions
00:10:43 1 – Check with a vet to make sure both pets are healthy
00:11:06 2 – Make sure your cat has places to hide
00:11:46 3 – Consider professional help
00:12:10 Tips
00:12:27 Warnings
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