TJones Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 (edited) I know, I know, Dogs are supposed to chase them, but my other dog Shelly, has no problems with them at all, she basically ignores them and even plays with Harley, the ruffhouser every now and then. Well, I got the same type breed, size and all, but a male this time, and he immediately went for the cats. I don't think he wants to hurt them, i just think he is overly curious about them. How can i introduce them slowly ? I am afraid the honeymoon may already be over between them but I am willing to try since I adopted this dog from Special Pals, I really want to make it work. He is an absolute jewel with the kids, and the our other dog, which is why we really got him in the first place, to be a playmate. But man o man, the cats our freaked out ! Edited February 16, 2007 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 How old are your cats? Past a certain age they are pretty intolerant of any new-comers cat or dog. They also are spooked easily and a big dog can be intimidating to a cat. They may just have to uneasily co-exist. It's taken this one over 2 years to get used to this one and they are still not that cozy with each other. Dogs seem to be more social and adaptive. I've had cats all my life and while they can be as loving as the best Lab, they can also be very resistant to new-comers. BTW, are your cats inside, outside or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 This post title had me thinking of a different solution before I read the whole post. I was gonna suggest you get better running shoes to help your cat chase that dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 When I was a kid our next-door neighbor got a dog that chased our cat a few times. Finally the cat took a swipe across the dog's nose with the claws extended. Bottom line - the dog never bothered the cat again and they coexisted for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 It's taken this one AHHHHHHHHH, that looks like my baby that I gave to Niche's girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) As a dog guy, my advice is to shoot the cat! Kidding TJ Edited February 19, 2007 by Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 As a dog guy, my advice is to shoot the cat! Kidding TJ lol! I wound up giving the dog back to special pals, and I have 30 days to find another dog that likes cats, probably a female instead of male also. That friggin mutt hiked his damn leg on everything. I feel confident we will be able to rescue another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 lol! I wound up giving the dog back to special pals, and I have 30 days to find another dog that likes cats, probably a female instead of male also. That friggin mutt hiked his damn leg on everything. I feel confident we will be able to rescue another.Good luck. My sister rescued a Laso apso (however it's spelled) that was a great dog. Unfortunately he died a few few years ago, but nevertheless brought a lot of joy to there home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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