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1 year later boomer has transformed. Completely. It’s hard to describe how far he has come. he was unable to use stairs or pass through doorways. I couldn’t even approach him with a collar or leash.View attachment 842015
Boomer is in front, he is our new arrival / rescued from Texas
Otto is in back, he is our first rescue, and an excellent older brother!
The thunder definitely won't find your pup there, so cute!Thunder is terrifying!View attachment 885388
All training must be done under supervision with dog on leash. With the leash you can ensure that the dog is not allowed to chase or touch the cats. Give praise and treats for good behavior. It takes a little time and work but with your guidance the dog will learn the house cats are friends that aren't to be chased. When we brought home a pet rabbit we did this acclimation with our dog who liked to chase any animal, and would beat her stuffed toys to "death" before eating her dinner. Without training she surely would have killed Sweetie.All tucked in for a nap. <3
If anyone has tips on training this guy to not run at our cats advice is greatly appreciated, lol. We're have the place separated into a cat zone and dog zone with a covered baby gate for now.
Agree with everything said, that’s how I trained my dogs with the catsAll training must be done under supervision with dog on leash. With the leash you can ensure that the dog is not allowed to chase or touch the cats. Give praise and treats for good behavior. It takes a little time and work but with your guidance the dog will learn the house cats are friends that aren't to be chased. When we brought home a pet rabbit we did this acclimation with our dog who liked to chase any animal, and would beat her stuffed toys to "death" before eating her dinner. Without training she surely would have killed Sweetie.
After a couple weeks we could leave them together without issues and they actually became buddies. Bringing home a new rabbit meant we had to go through acclimation again, (intruder!) but it didn't take as long the second time.
When introducing a kitten we keep it in a separate part of the house and present the dogs with a blanket that has the kittens scent. We also do the same with the kitten with the dogs scent.All tucked in for a nap. <3
If anyone has tips on training this guy to not run at our cats advice is greatly appreciated, lol. We're have the place separated into a cat zone and dog zone with a covered baby gate for now.
Can confirm it works with AussiesWhen introducing a kitten we keep it in a separate part of the house and present the dogs with a blanket that has the kittens sent. We also do the same with the kitten with the dogs sent.
When introducing a puppy to an adult cat you must do as KingOscar said. This is critical, as an adult cat can do serious harm to a puppy, and you end up with a dog that is biding it's time to take out the cat.
The main thing is to show (as said above) the new member of the household is not an invader.
This method works even with herding dogs like our Aussies.
My dog Ethel, she’s a 3 legged Weshi (west Highland/shihtzu), 5 years old this year… and she lives up to her name. Doesn’t like to go out unless the weather is just perfect, happy to sit and watch cricket with my dad and generally is a little old lady (and has been since she turned 1yrs old)
I love puppy Aussie’sView attachment 898248 this is almost a year old picture she is pure bred Australian shepherd. her name is Callie and she is absolutely crazy.
View attachment 898248 this is almost a year old picture she is pure bred Australian shepherd. her name is Callie and she is absolutely crazy.
this is her know she loves going swimming and her kitty cat(who hates her guts).