How should I introduce my golden retriever to my cat?

Posted August 26th, 2011 by admin

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  1. Hollywood

    Gradually, is the key here. And introduce them in an environment controlled by you. Maybe start by separating them into different rooms, and when you leave with the dog, let the cat explore the room you had the dog in to get used to the scent. And vice versa. Then let the cat and dog sniff each other through a cracked door, and if the dog responds positively with good behavior, reward him. After a few encounters of them peeking through a door for a few seconds, extend the time as long as the dog isn’t showing signs of wanting to pounce the cat. Eventually work up to being able to put a baby gate in the door frame and let the dog watch the cat from there. Eventually the cat may even become curious and make their way over the gate, but leave the gate standing so if the cat feels threatened it has a safe way of retreating without the dog following.

    This worked for us and our 6 mo Malamute mix and our 1 yo cat. Now they eat together, drink together, play together, and even sleep in the same crate! GOOD LUCK!

  2. StellaStarfire

    If you keep the dog in the cage for the whole day for the first couple of days, he’ll think that his crate is his home and be in there all the time.

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