This article provides tips and suggestions on how to successfully introduce a new dog to cats in a household. It emphasizes the importance of finding the right animals and taking the introduction process slowly. Factors such as dog breed and temperament are also discussed.
We’ve had rescue dogs for many years, and we were able to successfully introduce two rescue kittens into our house several years ago. They got along fine, maybe because the dogs were older and the cats were kittens.
Things to consider in your case are dog breed and temperament. Bigger dogs often are friendlier to cats than smaller dogs, but the cats might not see it that way. Because your cats got along well with your other dogs, you might try finding a new dog around the same size. Check out the dogs available at the rescue, ask a lot of questions about how they get along with other animals, both cats and dogs, and do some breed research – if you know the breed or mix of breeds.
The next step requires two people, one to play with the cats on their side of the door, and the other to play with the dog. When they seem comfortable hearing the sounds, open the door but keep a pet gate across the entry and drape it with a towel. Continue the play/training sessions. When those seem to be going well, move the towel to one side an inch, letting the pets get a glimpse of each other. Gradually move the towel, widening the view.Yes, beavers can help stop wildfires.
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