Dogs are often territorial and will fight not just new cats
but other new dogs as well. They tend to mark their territory and will fight
anyone who invades their space. Cats have the same tendencies and even if they
are smaller than to dogs, they will scratch and fight for their territory.
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The first step is obedience. This is necessary especially
for the dog, which is usually the aggressor in this kind of situation. You have
to train your dog to obey when you say "no".
Allow your cat to wander around the house. Cats love to roam
and this will make her scent scattered in your home. After doing this, lock
your cat in one room and let your dog wander around the house sniffing for the
cat's scent. This will make your dog acquainted to your cats smell and train
the dog that the cat is part of the household.
Dogs usually start barking whenever they see some other
animals in their territory, hoping to scare them away. They won't really lunge
at something immediately. Once he starts barking, this is where the obedience
part starts to come in. Say "no" and make him realize that the cat is
also a pet.
If your dog starts to calm down when in the presence of the
cat, then it's the time to let him sniff the cat. Once your dog starts to
decide not to bark at your cat you know that you've done the introduction part
successfully.
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The final step is making sure that both pets have the time
to coexist. This part is usually the cat's fault. Cats have the tendency to be
aloof and stay away from the dog and other people. It's not because they are
afraid of the dog but more because it's their nature to be alone.
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