On wikiHow Pet, find the article on introducing a new cat to an existing dog. Identify the recommended initial physical meeting strategy. Specifically, what is the first preparatory action recommended for the dog before the introduction, and what behavior should be avoided or discouraged from the dog during this initial phase?
Navigate to wikihow.pet. Use the search bar to find articles related to introducing cats and dogs. Select the article titled '3 Ways to Introduce Dogs to Cats' (or similarly titled). Locate the section discussing the initial physical introduction of the dog and cat. Identify the first preparatory action for the dog. Identify the behavior that should be avoided or discouraged from the dog during this initial phase.
Successfully navigate to the article '3 Ways to Introduce Dogs to Cats' (or a similarly titled, highly relevant article). State that the first preparatory action for the dog is to take it on a long walk before the introduction. State that allowing the dog to chase the cat, or encouraging intense interest/excitement towards the cat, should be avoided or discouraged during the initial phase.