On wikiHow Pet, find the article about introducing dogs to cats. What is the first action recommended for the dog before their initial physical meeting, and what specific dog behavior should be prevented or discouraged during this first introduction?
Navigate to wikihow.pet. Use the search bar to find articles related to introducing cats and dogs. Click on the article titled 'How 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 recommended for the dog. Identify the behavior that should be avoided or discouraged from the dog during this initial phase.
Successfully navigate to the article 'How 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.