How do i train a dog to leave the cat alone ? he appears to want to hurt her he is a rescue and i need some he

Answer 1

Please tell me, you didn't adopt this dog, KNOWING he wasn't good with cats.

Anyways, separate them, then when they are together, have your dog on leash. If he growls, or attempts to go after the cat, pull back on the leash, and tell him ''no''. If he behaves well, praise him and give him a treat.

It'll take a while, and there's no guarantee. Sometimes, if a dog isn't raised around cats, they'll never understand how to act around them.

Answer 2

We had a wonderful yellow lab that we rescued that we were trying to find a home for. I also have 5 cats of my own. One cat, a huge Grey tabby that we think was part Bob cat left the dog alone, but the dog kept getting rough with the cat. The cat attached his claws to the lab's throat and started sinking his fangs into the dogs throat. This cat was 28 lbs and huge! It took two of us guys to rescue the dog and he was ripped up pretty bad. We took him to the vet as he was bleeding pretty bad and the vet gave him some antibiotics for the bites so they would not get infected . We had to keep the cat inside from then on. The poor lab never bothered cats again and became very afraid of cats. I feel bad this happened but we ended up getting a wonderful home for this beautiful yellow lab. I visited him last week and he is in heaven! He has his own sofa in his own room of the house and he likes to watch TV with the rest of the family. He still is afraid of cats though. I am really glad we saved him from being put down just because someone could not take him to an apartment. I would really have been a shame for this wonderful animal to have died for such an awful reason.About the only thing you can do is keep them apart until you are sure they will get along.

Answer 3

I rescued a dog with the same problem and yesterday I just watched Cesar Millan help with a dog that was a chicken killer and went after small animals. He did the same kinda thing I did with my dog... claim the animal in question as your own. Take the cat in your arms and make the dog sit or lay down. Bring the cat closer but not in danger and when the dog gets that look on his/her face like he/she wants to get at the cat say NO, HEY, SHH whatever sound you use just not his/her name.... and stop the dog before it escalates. Do this every day maybe a few times a day if you can and make sure to correct the dog when it gets that look like he/she wants to go after the cat.. you know pupils dilated, freezing and staring etc as soon as the dog does that correct him, I saw Cesar using the two finger bite-like correction on the dogs neck. but be careful if you dont fully know the dogs temperament. Reward the dog when and if he/she starts to ignore the cat and stops looking at it. You can also use a squirt bottle on the dog in the house when he/she is loose around the cat. When he goes to bug the cat squirt him and say NO remember to reward the right behaviour with affection and praise, and discipline the wrong behaviour with an immediate correction. Have no doubt in your voice and be sure to make it clear to the dog that you are the leader and the cat is yours and he/she is not permitted to act aggressive towards the cat under your leadership.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I had the same problem for years. We rescued a Visla from the pound and she didn't like cats at all. We had to keep them apart as much as possible. We were able to get her to the point that if we were in the room she would stare at the cat like she wanted to eat her, but she would not move. We spent 11 years keeping an eye on them until my Sasha died 2 years ago. We of course never got another cat and most cats stay out of our yard if they don't want to be chased or worse.

Answer 6

I am going thru the same thing with a dog that I got from the pound. I think if he could get the cat he would eat her. Poor thing won't come out of the bedroom.
I asked the vet, she said to get a hard sided crate for the cat, put her in it and bring it right into the living room where the dog is. It might be hectic for a bit and the cat will probably be mortified but they need to get acclimated to each other..when he goes near the crate in an aggresssive mode, just firmly repremand him. I have not tried it yet, will try it this weekend, good luck.

Answer 7

First you should get someone to hold the dog on a choker leash, and hold the tightly, then have the cat in your arms so the cat cannot get away, and just let the dog smell the cat, and if he lunges at you and the cat then have your friend scruff him (pull on the choker chain) and let the cat mell him too, and practice this for a while and eventually let the cat wak around him/her and after the dog does not mind if the cat walks or the dog then you can let go of the dog and see how he/she reacts to letting the cat be around the dog, and if the dog has either one leg up (called "point") then you might want to hold onto the dog as they tend to attack when they are on point, same thing with the lip up.

PS dont show the cat in the dogs face right at first! keep back about 6 feet and move closer.

Answer 8

You do get some rescue dogs that simply don't like cats, I had two rotties that I rescued like that, if they were not raised with them it can be a problem. Some strict disciplining is in oorder, so always supervise their time together, perhaps with the help of a muzzle for him (just until he learns, so he doesn't hurt the kitty in the meantime) and a watergun, along with some obedience training?

Answer 9

Put a muzzle on the dog.when he asks for trouble the cat will give him a good hit and then it should end quickly.