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how to make a dog and a cat to stop fighting?
Hey Guys,
I have a puppy who is almost a year and i also have a 5 year old cat and they don't get along!! The dog lke to chase the cat and the cat does not trust the dog! any advies? HELP |
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I definitely agree that doggie needs some training and obedience work, he is in his teenager years and will do what he wants if he is permitted to. It's up to the owner to take control and make sure doggie has lots of exercise time; a tired dog is a good dog.
Hopefully kitty cat has enough "hide outs" and special time of her own. Good Luck.
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Use a squirt bottle if you can. Doesn't hurt the dog, but the shock value gets them.
http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimal...ChasingCat.pdf Quote:
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Agree with the other posters. You should stop the puppy from chasing the cat. Although the puppy may be doing it for no reasons other than puppy fun, the cat does not understand this. When push come to shove, the cat will end up retaliating if it feels it's the only option, which can (and likely will) result in an injured puppy (scratch to the eyes, nose, etc) and can result in injuries to the cat.
The puppy will want to meet and play with the cat, however your cat will dictate the terms. Puppy needs to understand that the cat is not a toy. Squirt bottles work great and you will find that you become an expert shot with them in a few days (I have one bottle that will squirt about 10 feet that I can put a stream of water behind the dogs ears if needed ). In time, you may only have to call the pups name and show the squirt bottle in your hand for him to back off) If you can find a safe place for the cat to go and hide, it will, in time (week, month) start to venture closer and closer to the puppy but will know that it always has a safe get-away zone. We blocked off one room with a baby gate that is a dog free zone. The dogs don't challenge the gate and our cat knows that they are not allowed in the room. Best of luck!
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If you do use a squirt bottle, you better have excellent aim. Accidentally getting the cat in the cross-fire is only going to increase his anxiety around the dog.
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Yes, excellent point. Be sure you will only get the puppy with the squirt.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Lucy - 9 yr old border(?) terrier mix Jack - 8 yr old yorkie terrier mix Gracie - 7 yr old tuxedo kitty Monty - RIP buddy ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either." - Unknown "If cats could talk they would lie to you" |
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Yeah, don't be like my mom who usually ends up squirting me in the eye or in the ear when she is aiming for a cat
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What type of breed is your puppy?
We need to remember that certain breeds will display higher instincts to chase small animals, compared to others. It's important to acknowledge this - to better understand our dog and the reasons why he's chasing her. It could be that your puppy is a high-energy breed, and simply needs more excercise/stimulation during his day to lower his drive to chase your cat; OR he could simply be doing it more out of instinct compared to those energy levels. Whatever the reason, as already mentioned, it's important for you to establish safe boundaries for both your dog and cat. Ensuring that there are strategically placed shelves and cat tree's will also help your cat to safety. Tethering your puppy to you when the cat and dog are in the same room is a great initial starting point, but correcting the behavior is even more important. Any intense focus on your cat from your pup needs to be redirected appropriately. You mentioned your cat is five years old, but how long have you had her in your home? Was the puppy first - or the cat? Is this the first dog your cat has been around? How long have the cat and puppy been living together?
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Thanks guys for all this great information!
We have tried to use a spray bottle with water but the puppy is staring to get use to it. She is a schnoodle a (schnauzer and a poodle). She has lots of energy and very playful! The cat does have a place up high above the cupboard, but she likes to come down once in awhile. Any more advice would be great |
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How's the obedience training going?
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