Why a Strong Management Plan is Vital in Multi-Species Homes

It's Training Cats and Dogs!

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 through her company, Calling All Dogs, and shares some of the advice she gives to clients in this episode.

Key Moments

[5:00] Tori’s current cast of characters

[6:35] How Si and Jeter first met

[8:09] Tori’s management tactics for Si and Jeter

[13:29] Why Tori introduced Nimbus to the family

[16:23] The management plan for Nimbus

[19:04] How Tori managed meetings between Si and Nimbus

[22:25] Making the leap from regimented exposures to playtime

[27:08] Tori’s plan of action for introducing Fisher the puppy

[31:33] How to balance enrichment for four different pets

[32:28] Why you should “catch them being good”

[36:18] Fisher’s training and enrichment plan

[40:00] Why harnesses, leashes and mats are the best training tools

[45:27] Why setting up a management plan is Tori’s top tip for multi-species households

[48:15] Why you should be careful about picking your trainer

[50:22] How to watch out for your pet’s happiness and quality of life

Key Links

• Calling All Dogs
• Calling All Dogs Instagram
• Jeter and Si integration in IAABC journal
• Fisher’s interactions video
• Tori’s recommended exercise pen