Lost in Translation - Part One - with Lauren Rubin
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 dog to cat
[20:02] Keeping animals permanently separated
[24:50] Accidentally reinforcing unwanted behavior
[27:49] Breaking down predictable interactions
[31:01] Management is not sexy but it is necessary
[34:45] Dogs and cats speak different body languages
[36:08] Case study - A failed case of coexistence
Key LinksThe PETS Process Guide
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