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That is a good point Goldenkitty. You can teach a dog their place in the family, but you'd never be able to tell the cat they aren't running the house.
Absolutely agree with this. I use 2 primary techniques with our dogs to place the cats over the dogs.Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
You need to work with your BC and NEVER allow any growling at the cats or stopping them from getting to you. Your BC needs to understand that the cats are higher in pack status and you can control her actions by your top/leader status.
Originally Posted by 2dogmom
Cats are always "alpha" in any dog pack.
Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
You know very well she really wants it, but she just pretends its not there till you release with "ok - its yours".
Oh, trust me, i worked with her. Shes an angel at heart though... she has mental issues... shes a rescue dog, missing a leg. she sees me as "her person" because i took her in, she doesnt like anyone getting in the way of that. (unless its my dad with a french fryOriginally Posted by GoldenKitty45
You need to work with your BC and NEVER allow any growling at the cats or stopping them from getting to you. Your BC needs to understand that the cats are higher in pack status and you can control her actions by your top/leader status.
I have Border mix, and she is wonderful with my cats...in fact she has taught them to be virtually FEARLESS of other dogs (not so good!)...Yes she did take some training, because she DOES have herding instincts, but she learned quickly that cats (and other loose four legged furries) whether in my house or outdoors, WERE NOT fair game for 'herding'...Originally Posted by whiteforest
Does anyone have a Border Collie? We want one so bad, but I have to wait a couple of years. How is your dog with the cats? Some people say they aren't good with small animals because of their herding instincts.