My male corgi is loveable and energetic. He likes to (try) chase bunnies during our daily walks. We are adopting two kittens, one male, one female, from an animal rescue. What should I do to socialize them?
2006-08-18 02:19:10 · 8 answers · asked by waterlady_g 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-08-18 02:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kittens will be fine. And your dog is still a pup yet. I wouldn't worry to much about either one. However, if your dog doesn't setle down after the first couple of weeks around the kittens, I would consider having the kittens declawed if your going to raise them as indoor cats. Though I don't recomend this unless it's absolutely necessary. Our Cockapoos used to chase everything to but they left the family cat alone. Our new dog is almost 3 now but he leaves the cats alone when we go visiting. Even though he tries to chase all the neibourhood animals. We just leave him on his leash for awile until he calms down. Then we let him go. If he chases the cats, we put him back on the leash. He doesn't like this, so he usually behaves after he's been let off the leash the second time.
2006-08-18 02:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by sblackwin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kittens will be fine, they will accept your dog.
Now your problem will be with your dog, you will have to teach him. Take my advise as I have done this before myself, both ways, older dog/kitten, older cat/puppy. Teach your dog right from the beginning, do not let him chase and play with the kittens, at the start he may be in control, but as the kittens age a bit, their claws can inflict terrible damage to a dog and he may end up the worse for wear, scratching of his eyes will be something to watch and be careful of, that is why I say don't let him chase and play. Make him sit, watch but no touchy!!!
Him and the cats could well end up being great friends if you set the boundaries now.
Good luck. If you want any more advise or help visit my forum and post a question.
2006-08-18 02:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by lucas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the dog on a leash till he calms down and make sure the kittens have a high place to jump because they feel safer higher up and hte dog cant get at them.
See if you can take the kittens fro trial first and before you put the added stess of a dog on them give them there own room for a few days to get used to you
2006-08-18 02:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two dogs and they have been around all different animals.When you get your kittens don't act jumpy or protective that makes the dog want them more.Act like the kittens are no big deal sett them don't like there suppose to be there.If your dogs tail is wagging your fine if your dog is really drooling alot from nerves than you have a little breaking in to do.Just don't act jumpy nervous or over protective the dog only reacts from the owners reactions.Good luck
2006-08-18 20:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 10:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he is a bit older so just hold the kittens for him to smell. I think you would have to be careful until he knows they are your pets and not something to hunt
2006-08-18 02:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Allison M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your Dog or Cat to get used to him or her with a little Introduction.
2006-08-21 09:09:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋