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Hi I see articles all about introducing dogs and cat that emphasize protecting cats from the evil dog that might eat the cat. I never see any on how to get a cat to enjoy the dog that likes cats.
Before my stray popped up I was actively searching for a dog loving cat that also likes other cats. The cats I have just tolerate the dog much to his chagrin. He wishes they'd be his freind. He was trained to respect them and see himself as part cat. He is a medium sized lab border collie mix. His border collie side even causes him put his body in front of one of my cats that likes to pick on another cat and stomp his feet and stare at her to stop her. (We are working this cat's issues) However, he still has moments where he dashes around the house with toys in his mouth for the sheer joy of dashing and makes the cats upset because of his fast movement. He does NOT chase cats.
My dog is kept in a room away from my cats when we are not home so they can relax or on a long line if we have to leave the room for more time than it takes to use the bathroom. For the new cat we will go to 100% long line while we are in the TV room or if we leave as the new cat gets used to our extended living area. The dog won't like it but it seems best.
The cat I picked up has been thoroughly exposed to dog scent as he has been staying where the dog normally stays when we are gone we switched the dog to someplace else. He has seen the dog nose to nose through crack in the door he just stared for the longest time while the dog stood there looking happy and wagging his tail. Finally since it seemed he didn't know what "it" was he decided hissing and swatting was the way to go. The door was not cracked enough for the cat to do any damage. So I am just cracking the door as the dog passes the area the cat is in (the dog doesn't even look at him) so the cat can see him.
The cat is male, and very large he could hurt the dog and my other cats so it's important that this goes well. I want the cat to get used to the dog first and vice versa. Cats normally get used to each other a dog can be a problem.
I'd really love to hear from people who have fostered positive dog cat relationships.
Before my stray popped up I was actively searching for a dog loving cat that also likes other cats. The cats I have just tolerate the dog much to his chagrin. He wishes they'd be his freind. He was trained to respect them and see himself as part cat. He is a medium sized lab border collie mix. His border collie side even causes him put his body in front of one of my cats that likes to pick on another cat and stomp his feet and stare at her to stop her. (We are working this cat's issues) However, he still has moments where he dashes around the house with toys in his mouth for the sheer joy of dashing and makes the cats upset because of his fast movement. He does NOT chase cats.
My dog is kept in a room away from my cats when we are not home so they can relax or on a long line if we have to leave the room for more time than it takes to use the bathroom. For the new cat we will go to 100% long line while we are in the TV room or if we leave as the new cat gets used to our extended living area. The dog won't like it but it seems best.
The cat I picked up has been thoroughly exposed to dog scent as he has been staying where the dog normally stays when we are gone we switched the dog to someplace else. He has seen the dog nose to nose through crack in the door he just stared for the longest time while the dog stood there looking happy and wagging his tail. Finally since it seemed he didn't know what "it" was he decided hissing and swatting was the way to go. The door was not cracked enough for the cat to do any damage. So I am just cracking the door as the dog passes the area the cat is in (the dog doesn't even look at him) so the cat can see him.
The cat is male, and very large he could hurt the dog and my other cats so it's important that this goes well. I want the cat to get used to the dog first and vice versa. Cats normally get used to each other a dog can be a problem.
I'd really love to hear from people who have fostered positive dog cat relationships.