How to help a cat and dog get along

Many people love both dogs and cats. They feel that they cannot have both pets in the home since dogs and cats generally do not get along. With proper socialization, cats and dogs can live together in harmony. Here are some tips to help cats and dogs get along.

• When you bring a cat or dog home with an existing pet, make sure there is room to give them some space. Until pets get used to each other, they may need to be kept apart. The animals must be kept apart for three days until they meet face to face. This will give them a chance to get to know the smells and allow the new pet to get used to your home.

• To help familiarize animals with their scents, pet the dog and let the cat sniff your hand. Do the same with the dog. Also change the rooms in which animals are kept. Allow the dog into the room the cat was kept in and the cat should go to where the dog was staying. This will also give them a chance to get to know the smells. Once the animals have become familiar with your scent, allow them to look at each other under the door. They will be able to see each other, but they will not be able to run or attack each other.

• When introducing the animals, make sure they are relaxed. If the cat runs away, now is not the time to introduce it. Once the cat is calm; hold it Another family member should bring the dog into the room on a leash. He allows them to look and smell each other. Let them look and get closer too.

• Be sure to show love and affection to each animal. Animals, like humans, can become jealous and will compete for their owner’s attention. Both pets need to be loved and show that they don’t have to compete for your attention.

• Even if the cat and dog seem to get along, it’s important to keep them apart when no one is home. This will help prevent injury. If the dog barks or the cat tries to play too rough, redirect the behavior. Don’t yell at the dog, but divert the dog’s attention to another activity. Yelling can lead to a negative feeling associated with the cat. If the dog is nice to the cat, be sure to praise it for this behavior. He sounds very happy doing the praise. This will help the dog associate positive feelings with the cat.

• Cats need their space. There should be some sort of item, like a cat tree, where the cat can go when he wants to get away from the dog. The dog must not be able to reach the cat. If the dog has the cat cornered in a corner, this is where the attacks can occur. If the cat can get away from the dog, he’ll be fine and won’t attack.

• When introducing cats and dogs together, it’s important to have realistic expectations. If one of the pets is used to being the only one in the house, it will take some time for it to adjust to this new addition. When first introduced, the pets will be curious about each other and this new scent they are selling. Allow them to be curious as you keep a close eye on the situation. It will take some time for pets to get used to each other before they get along and can even become friends. Both animals need to feel safe for this to happen.

• When it comes to having a cat and a dog in the same house, it is important to be patient. The cat may be afraid of the dog and want to hide. Allow the cat to stay in its safe place. Slowly introduce the dog into the room. It’s best to take it slow so pets get used to and feel secure with each other. This will help them get along and live peacefully in the same home.