Dogs
and Cats Under the Same Roof *********
Dogs
are often territorial and will fight not just new cats but other new dogs as
well. They tend to mark their territory and will fight anyone who invades their
space. Cats have the same tendencies and even if they are smaller than to dogs,
they will scratch and fight for their territory.
The
first step is obedience. This is necessary especially for the dog, which is
usually the aggressor in this kind of situation. You have to train your dog to
obey when you say "no".
Allow
your cat to wander around the house. Cats love to roam and this will make her
scent scattered in your home. After doing this, lock your cat in one room and
let your dog wander around the house sniffing for the cat's scent. This will
make your dog acquainted to your cats smell and train the dog that the cat is
part of the household.
Dogs
usually start barking whenever they see some other animals in their territory,
hoping to scare them away. They won't really lunge at something immediately.
Once he starts barking, this is where the obedience part starts to come in. Say
"no" and make him realize that the cat is also a pet.
If
your dog starts to calm down when in the presence of the cat, then it's the
time to let him sniff the cat. Once your dog starts to decide not to bark at
your cat you know that you've done the introduction part successfully.
The
final step is making sure that both pets have the time to coexist. This part is
usually the cat's fault. Cats have the tendency to be aloof and stay away from
the dog and other people. It's not because they are afraid of the dog but more
because it's their nature to be alone.
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