I have two cats that I've had for a long time. Before I got my puppy (9 week old husky) I made sure they were ok around other animals and found they would be fine if the puppy was brought into a "family" with existing animals(cats). My puppy goes crazy for the cats. I think he is just trying to play with them but he bounces off the walls. He will get in their face and bark, they hiss and sometimes hit him but he still wants to get in their face. This makes him very energetic and CRAZY it is hard to calm him down and he won't listen when I try to get him to stop. Like I said he's not hurting them but he barks non stop and it becomes annoying.How can I get him to leave the cats alone or at least stop when I tell him to. Is this possible?
2007-09-07 06:34:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs play differently than cats. Dogs wrestle. Cats hunt.
Can you separate the dog from the cats in a room for a week or two until the Whoo Hoo! factor is reduced? That way they can sniff each other and hear each other but not threaten or make each other nervous.
2007-09-07 06:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When we got our puppy 3 years ago, we already had a cat. At first the cat just avoided the puppy, hiding in the basement or going outside until the dog was sleeping or in her crate. Then the cat got used to having the dog there, realized it wasn't going away any time soon. Now, the cat and dog are friends and even rub noses! Just give your pup a chance to grow up and the cats a chance to get used to the new animal in the house. Puppies are very playful and energetic. You may want to distract the pup with a toy or a treat when he starts to bother the cats.
2007-09-07 13:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, take my word for it: if puppy gets too nutz & gets the cats p.o.'d enough, they'll rip his nose open a couple times to teach him respect.
They aren't declawed, I hope.
Huskies are not the best choice for a pet. They do calm down after a year (or three) but they need lots of time & exercise.
A trick to learn with dogs is not to let them even LOOK at what gets them all riled.
It's a submission thing; like if you want the dog to be around chickens but leave them alone, the minute they even think about looking at them (you can tell) that's when you correct them.
So, the thing to do is catch it before it even becomes obvious.
2007-09-07 13:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a puppy and we got a kitten along with him and he sometimes does that also. My friend told me (She works at PetSmart w/Dogs), that either the dog will eventually get knocked really good by one of the cats and he will learn his lesson...which happened to mine or you need to start training him. Such as if he is being really crazy and barking go and stop him and hold his mouth and tell him no. Don't hold it so tight that it hurts, but enough that he knows he doesn't like it.
We have to do that to mine to get him to stop jumping...we hold on to his paws and his mouth...we never hold hard, but they are finally like hey that's my mouth/paws, don't touch! If you keep reinforcing no with it he eventually will learn, and when he does start listening to you when you just say no reward him with a treat for listening.
Our pup was born right b4 memorial day and he is wonderful now, but in the beginning he was terrible...it works, but you have to follow through. My boyfriend is a little more leaniant and you can tell when the rules haven't been enforced. It still will take a bunch of time, but as long as you work with him he will get it. : )
2007-09-07 13:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Reagan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a puppy. He has lots of engery and wants to play with the cats. Eventually they will all get used to each other and the barking will stop.
2007-09-07 13:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Noelle D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog does this 2! wait a while and soon the cats will get fed up and give the puppy a good scratching, it sounds cruel but its the only way mine learnt as he refused 2 listen 2 me. also try using a sound as a distraction, this wont work 4 long but may b a temporary solution
2007-09-07 13:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by meeee! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The cats will take care of themselves. Either they will get him or they will avoid him. As soon as the puppy learns that lesson, he should calm down. You might also try getting him another toy and maybe start him on obedience classes.
2007-09-07 13:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds funny at times, and annoying at others. Can you distact him by petting him and telling him him how good he is when he is being calm? Sounds like you'll just have to get used to it for a little while. He will outgrow this. This sounds like very normal puppy behavior. He wants to play with them (just like he did his brothers and sisters).
2007-09-07 13:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by Amy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Training. Call him to you when he is doing the "cat face yap" then praise him for coming. Continue to distract him incorporating training, come, sit, good dog! Put his lead on and have him come to heel. good dog!
When you turn him loose, if he goes back to harrass the cats, firm "No", call him to you, good dog. Pretty soon he'll catch on.
It's all about you training him what is acceptable behavior in his pack, erm pride. . . ?
2007-09-07 13:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your going to have to be firm with this little guy. He views you as the leader of the pack or rather Alpha Dog. You're going to have to be firm enough for him to understand that you mean NO! That's how all babies learn.
2007-09-07 13:43:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋