Interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!

[abfleck]

Yesterday I took my two dogs over to a friends house. They have a pit bull and I have a pit bull and a chihuahua. Evertime the other pit bull went to play with the chihuahua, my pit went after him protecting the chiuahua. It was really cute as if my pit was pprotecting my chihuahua. It looks like the two really have bonded well.

TAKE CARE ALL

FLECK :bouncy:

[kaninelover3]

I have a pomeranian and a Brittany and they act like brothers its really cute:fluffy:

[KittyKatLover]

My black Lab and miniture dachshound have a weird and perverted bond sorta like that. The mini will dig a hole and the lab will finish it for him to lay in. the dachshoudn shares his sqeacky toys sometimes. One the mini was asleep on the sofa and the lab decided he wanted the other toy. He grabs the one he was currently playing and put it beside the mini, then grabs the toy the mini was sleeping with and put it on the floor. Then carefully and gentle he nosed the toy under the mini's front leg so it was like the mini was hugging the toy in his sleep. It was very cute. The only bad thing is that they are both boy dogs and do what boy dogs do best when they have never had a female and aren't fixed. They fall in love.

[Kayl]

When Taffy and Aussie get together, they play rough. However, if Aussie starts trying to play rough with other dogs, Taffy will act as referee and get Aussie off of them. It's so cute.

[Mijos Mom]

Any ideas what to do to get a really really big cat to love the teeny teeny little puppy boy and not bat at him all the time?

[abfleck]

Any ideas what to do to get a really really big cat to love the teeny teeny little puppy boy and not bat at him all the time?


Is your cat de=clawed? Are they playing or is the cat mad and/or jealous that you got a second pet.. I would try to give them equal attemtion and let them both adjust to the new living situiation. I am sure they will be ok. Good Luck

FLECK

[Roz]

Any ideas what to do to get a really really big cat to love the teeny teeny little puppy boy and not bat at him all the time?

Introduce them slowly. Take your time. Be patient. Can't stress these things enough.

Start off by introducing them to their scent. I get the impression that you've already introduced them to the point where the cat has swatted at the pup. That's okay. But now, let them get used to eachother's smell.

Once they're used to eachother's scent, start letting them interact together. DON'T force the issue, or either one could grow to hate the other. Right now, the puppy is willing to accept anything. If the cat get's mean enough, the pup could learn that cats are "bad." And the cat could be concerned about any number of things...it's territory, it's food or water sources being taken away, your love being stolen. ;P So you'll want to supervise them, allow them to interact as they see fit.

With time, they can learn to accept eachother, possibly love eachother, but at the very least, they'll tolerate eachother.

Don't be surprised if puppy comes away with a few scratches. Obviously it's preferred that pup doesn't get scratched, but it may happen. Cat will let pup know if it's gone too far, or if cat wants to be left alone. In my experience, it's normally the cat(s) who run(s) the dog-cat friendship.


Good luck :)

[abfleck]

Introduce them slowly. Take your time. Be patient. Can't stress these things enough.

Start off by introducing them to their scent. I get the impression that you've already introduced them to the point where the cat has swatted at the pup. That's okay. But now, let them get used to eachother's smell.

Once they're used to eachother's scent, start letting them interact together. DON'T force the issue, or either one could grow to hate the other. Right now, the puppy is willing to accept anything. If the cat get's mean enough, the pup could learn that cats are "bad." And the cat could be concerned about any number of things...it's territory, it's food or water sources being taken away, your love being stolen. ;P So you'll want to supervise them, allow them to interact as they see fit.

With time, they can learn to accept eachother, possibly love eachother, but at the very least, they'll tolerate eachother.

Don't be surprised if puppy comes away with a few scratches. Obviously it's preferred that pup doesn't get scratched, but it may happen. Cat will let pup know if it's gone too far, or if cat wants to be left alone. In my experience, it's normally the cat(s) who run(s) the dog-cat friendship.


Good luck :)


I would have to agree with ROZ. ROZ gives alot of great information, so I would give it a try.

GOOD LUCK

FLECK

[Kayl]

Cat definitely runs the relationships ^_^

If your cat is declawed, he could be defensive, or just annoyed by the puppy antics. My cat loves my collie because they grew up together, but it takes next to no effort from my ACD for Sebastian to be biting and batting at him. If your cat's declawed, don't worry about the pup getting hurt, but keep an eye on the cat to make sure it doesn't get hurt by the overexuberant puppy. Aussie tries to herd the cats--which they hate. Tigra's not declawed, so when he starts messing with her I get worried about him. On the flip side, Alex and my baby, Sebastian, are declawed, so I worry about them.

[Mijos Mom]

Is your cat de=clawed? Are they playing or is the cat mad and/or jealous that you got a second pet.. I would try to give them equal attemtion and let them both adjust to the new living situiation. I am sure they will be ok. Good Luck

FLECK


I think he is a little jealous, but he has been getting lots & lots of love from all of us, and treats!, to help him make the transition. And the thing is, he is interested in the puppy when the puppy isn't facing him (he is always sneaking up on his waggy little tail), but as soon as the baby looks at him....he's all hairy & stuff......but he isn't swishing his tail like he's pissed either....it's really confusing.

Must be animal communication I just don't get yet.

Me

[Mijos Mom]

The cat is definitely in charge, and no he isn't declawed.

On a good note, they are getting used to each other better, at least Willie isn't swiping as much.

What I have been doing, while we are gone, is, the pup is in his room during the day (my bathroom), there is some space under the door, and when I leave in the morning, Willie is in my room by the door, so I know he spends most of the day there, trying to get a whiff, or a glimpse of the little guy.....I'm hoping this gets them closer, and kinda keeps the puppy company too.....what i hope does not happen is that Willie learns how to open the sliding door.............then I could have problems!

Me

[Roz]

LOL. No kidding. And don't think for a minute Willie couldn't open the sliding door if he wanted, 'cause cats are amazing little buggers. :P

[Mijos Mom]

Yes they are!