My fiancee has 2 two year old cats and I have a 10 month old labrdor puppy. We're going to be moving into a medium one bedroom apartment. Any suggestions how we can have a peaceful exsistance without one of us having to get rid of our pet?
2007-01-01 22:28:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
get a bigger place, or a large garden.
2007-01-01 22:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by melark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you spell lunch? LOL
Seriously, if the cats have been exposed to dogs then you may not have a big problem. If they're skiddish they may make life difficult for your puppy, especially a lab since they're so loveable (I grew up around labs). On the other hand, after a period of adjustment, they may be able to exist together ok. Trial and error I'm afraid. Good luck. PS - Siamese Cats may be mean to your pup....my mother's cats were.
2007-01-02 06:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by redcoat7121 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
End of a great relationship? No. We took in a rescue dog. He had been with so many families before us because he just couldn't adjust to cats in the house. BUT we just let them work it out. Lab pups when they are as young as yours are very, very energetic. BUT they will become best of friends with time and patience. Thought Ducky's sites were excellent, by the way.
2007-01-02 07:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they learn to get along. mine did. i have 3 dogs and 3 cats. the oldest-age 17 (cat)- has been through many dogs. he is the king but does not flaunt it. Labs get along with cats just fine. All 3 dogs are lab mixes. For some reason-they know that my cats are MY CATS and they do not hurt them.
2007-01-02 06:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check these sites for more help:
http://www.metrokc.gov/animals/dogtips/dog30.aspx
http://www.animalbehaviorassociates.com/dogs_cats.htm
http://www.animalpetsandfriends.com/Article/Training-Your-Dog-Not-To-Chase-People--Bicycles--Joggers--Etc-/42
I use the advice on all three of these when introducing a new foster animal to any animal that they may not have had experience with. Hope it helps you out.
2007-01-02 07:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur dog is fked
2007-01-02 06:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by just hanging around 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋