How to Introduce Dogs to Cats, Chickens & Other Animals (Without Things Going Wrong)

Struggling to introduce your dog to your cat, chickens, or other animals? In this episode of Pod to the Rescue , we break down exactly how to safely integrate dogs with other species—using the same science-backed methods zoos use for big cats. Our guest, Sarah Dugger, is a behavior consultant with experience training everything from household pets to Amur leopards and mountain lions. And the surprising truth? The principles are the same. You’ll learn: How to introduce dogs to cats safely What to do if your dog fixates or chases How to manage introductions with chickens or livestock Why “they’ll work it out” can go very wrong If you’re bringing home a new dog—or already struggling with multi-pet dynamics—this episode will give you a clear, humane roadmap.

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How to Introduce Dogs to Cats, Chickens & Other Animals (Without Things Going Wrong) is an episode from POD to the Rescue by Summit Dog Rescue.

This episode is 01:19:02 long.

This episode was published on May 27, 2026.

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