My dog is a black Lab-1 years old. My cats are two years old
2007-01-02 05:59:20 · 8 answers · asked by todaytb 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They'll get along in time, remember your lab is just a puppy still! One important thing to do is practice your dog's obedience around the cats and often on a leash. He needs to know he always has to listen even when the cats are around. Next it is absolutely essential that your cats have places to get away from your dog! Cat towers are excellent for this. If you can't afford one go this route. Get scrap 2x4 planks, carpet remnants and sturdy brackets. Attach the carpet to the planks with a staple gun or glue, bolt them to the brackets and then bolt them to the wall in any configuration you want. An instant cat tower. They can be removed later and the holes covered in putty and touch up paint.
Also you can move furniture a few inches from the wall etc, to make places for the cats to dart behind. Your cats will be much happier and confident if they have lots of places to escape the dog.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 06:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog also chases my cat, but they do get a long. It's a game to them, but they lick and play calmly together as well. Call your vet and see if he recommends a behavior class for the pooch. But, if your cats are like mine, they instigate most of it, maybe without you knowing it. The only thing that has worked somewhat for me is when I see Java start to get that, "i'm gonna get you look" to Rapids, I firmly say NO, and put my hand on her and she'll watch the cat go from wherever to wherever! Good Luck
2007-01-02 14:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probably already getting on you don't need to worry if the cats don't want to be chased then they wont let the dog bother them a few scratches on the nose and the dog will know its place.They are just keeping themselves entertained
2007-01-02 14:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they may never get along. It is natural for the dog to chase cats or any animal. If they would have been socialized at an early age they would get along. And if your dog still chased them it probaly would be for play.
2007-01-02 14:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by magenta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After one year your Lab will wise up and stop running after the cats
2007-01-02 14:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by merlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will get along better when you ship the cats to another country.
Dogs love postcards.
2007-01-02 14:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by sakicfriend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once he gets slapped/clawed a few times by the kitties he will think twice about chasing them. I'd say don't interfere too much.. they will get used to each other, just make sure that you don't let him hurt the kitties.
2007-01-02 14:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by dcVixen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok, my dog does that too. they are just playing
2007-01-02 14:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by bailey4mail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋