How do I get my dog to leave my cats alone?

Question

She keeps trying to play w/ my cat!

Answer 1

An adult female dog will sometimes feel maternal towards a young animal and may adopt a new kitten as one of its own. Male dogs also get along with kittens, but often have a problem adjusting to an adult cat. But that doesn't mean that a truce or even a loving friendship can't be formed between the adult animals.

Start off slow. Take the towel that was in the cat's carrier or the empty carrier and allow the dog to sniff it. Then with the cat secure on your lap, allow a partner to come over with the dog. While the grip on the dog's collar or leash should be secure, it should not be a chokehold or in any way painful to the dog.

Next, in an affirming voice, talk to both the cat and the dog. Allow them to sniff and touch each other. Praise them for their tolerance with comforting strokes. Then you might want to allow the cat on the floor with the dog; first holding the dog firmly then letting up as situation dictates.

Use common sense. Don't leave pets unsupervised.

When introducing a new puppy to an adult cat, remember that it is the puppy that needs to be protected. As puppies tend to be rambunctious and curious, and even the most mild-tempered cat may be provoked to take a swipe or two.

It's easier to introduce a kitten to a dog household than a dog or puppy to a cat household. Cats are very territorial and a cat will usually have a longer period of adjustment if he is an established resident.

Don't let your cat and dog share meals from the same bowl, as their foods are not readily interchangeable. Cats, for instance, require up to 44 percent more protein than dogs and their nutritional needs may not be fulfilled with dog food. Feed your pets in different places, thereby insuring adequate nutrition and less bloodshed.

Cats and dogs can be brought up in the same home and form a loving bond. Before you know it they may end up not only sleeping and playing together, but also washing and grooming each other.

Answer 2

I'm surprised the cat hasn't put the dog in its place. I have 3 cats and 1 dog and the cats have let the dog know when she has overstepped her bounds.

You could help out by stepping in between the cat and the dog and telling the dog no firmly. A firm grab by the scruff of the neck along with the no will also reinforce it.

Are you sure the cat doesn't like it when the dog plays with it? If she didn't, she would run away. If she sits there and takes it, she may like it in her own cat way. One of my cats actually comes up to our dog and eggs it on to get it to play.

Answer 3

Remeber, the puppy is curious about your cat, but if your puppy gets too curious, she may turn on your puppy, and she may hurt your puppy. The best thing to do would be to put your puppy in her crate or, put the cat in a different room when your puppy isn't in her crate. This may be the best way to keep your puppy from bothering you cat.

Answer 4

let the cats take care of it , they will either play with the dog or put the dog in its place.
besides what is wrong with the dog wanting to play with the cat, u should b glad. most dogs want to kill cats.

Answer 5

My cat gave the dog a good swat on the nose-- and he never bothered her again!

Answer 6

I'm sorry but that's just impossible. It's in your dog's blood. Your dog will go on driving your cat crazy. Sorry.

Answer 7

let her keep playing with it sooner or later it will teach her a lesson and she won't bother it anymore!