Hi-I have a boyfriend with 2 cats, one 4 yrs and 1 at 8 yrs old. The older one is great with him, the younger one was aggressive and bit him when he yelled at her for jumping on his computer and he picked her up.
I am having trouble with the both of them as I have a dog, a shih tzu. He is a great, friendly dog but when he goes with me, he will of course chase the cats when they run. They apparently stay down in the cellar until we go but when I go over there without him, they stay away or even hiss when I come near them. One allows me to pet her but "only on the head" as that is all she can stand from anyone. The other keeps far away. His parents dont like the cats as well and I feel that they just lack behavior modification and feel terrible that he defends them over my feelings. They walk all over the counters, table, sleep with him and I know in dog behavior, that is not tolerated as they need rules too. I feel that they are spoiled and need training to incorporate me into their life. He does not want to do anything and says this is my problem as he loves his cats. HELP!!!!!!!!
I am having trouble with the both of them as I have a dog, a shih tzu. He is a great, friendly dog but when he goes with me, he will of course chase the cats when they run. They apparently stay down in the cellar until we go but when I go over there without him, they stay away or even hiss when I come near them. One allows me to pet her but "only on the head" as that is all she can stand from anyone. The other keeps far away. His parents dont like the cats as well and I feel that they just lack behavior modification and feel terrible that he defends them over my feelings. They walk all over the counters, table, sleep with him and I know in dog behavior, that is not tolerated as they need rules too. I feel that they are spoiled and need training to incorporate me into their life. He does not want to do anything and says this is my problem as he loves his cats. HELP!!!!!!!!