Caring for Dogs vs Caring for Cats
We discuss the differences in training a dog vs training a cat, the needs for exercise, enrichment, and other aspects of caring for dogs and cats.
This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.
Listen to episode 50 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify) or below, watch on Youtube or below, or scroll down for the show notes.
Caring for dogs vs caring for cats
How is caring for a dog different than caring for a cat, and what is the same? We talk about what dogs and cats need for a happy life with us.
We talk about:
- Training dogs and training cats (and why you should train your cat)
- The importance of enrichment
- Their sense of smell
- Going places with your dog, but not your cat
- House training
- Vet care and husbandry
- And the books we've been reading.
Also mentioned in this episode:
- There is a training plan to teach your cat to go in their carrier at the end of Zazie's book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy
- Zazie's blog post on 3 easy ways to start training your cat includes notes on carrier training
- The husbandry project from the Academy for Dog Trainers
The books are:
- The Black AntiFascist Tradition by Jeanelle K Hope and Bill V Mullen
- Snap: A Novel by Susin Nielson
