After wanting a dog for many years, I finally broke down and accepted an 8 week old Snauwzer <sp> Jack Russell mix into my life (named “Spudnikâ€).
My cats, Wingnut and Moonbat donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know what to make of her. When I let her out of her crate, she immediately starts chasing the cats, who run frantically for the nearest high spot where the dog canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t reach them.
Seems to work okay, at least until the dog gets a little older and learns to calm down around the cats. However, this evening Wingnut took a swipe at her. Spudnik squealed, ran off and hid. Found her, checked – no damage, Wingnut had kept his claws at bay (thank you Wingnut).
Still, with me trying to slim Wingnut down by feeding him less (meaning – heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s in a bad mood a lot), Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m worried he may hurt her if she goes to far. I know puppies need to learn limits, and that may be whatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s happening now, just want to do whatever I can to ensure she doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get significantly hurt in the process.
My cats, Wingnut and Moonbat donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know what to make of her. When I let her out of her crate, she immediately starts chasing the cats, who run frantically for the nearest high spot where the dog canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t reach them.
Seems to work okay, at least until the dog gets a little older and learns to calm down around the cats. However, this evening Wingnut took a swipe at her. Spudnik squealed, ran off and hid. Found her, checked – no damage, Wingnut had kept his claws at bay (thank you Wingnut).
Still, with me trying to slim Wingnut down by feeding him less (meaning – heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s in a bad mood a lot), Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m worried he may hurt her if she goes to far. I know puppies need to learn limits, and that may be whatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s happening now, just want to do whatever I can to ensure she doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get significantly hurt in the process.