How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat - In 5 Easy Steps!

[@ChyloeReece]

*video exclusively uses chill and confident cats* Yeah, but how about when the cats do nothing but constantly run and hide??!?

[@somerandomgadzo4778]

you should give your cat cat we... i mean catnip

[@deadenbyel]

I agree.

[@jameysummers1577]

@@somerandomgadzo4778 This is what I just did. I prescribed one pinch every 6 hrs until dog and cat kisses start.

[@somerandomgadzo4778]

@@jameysummers1577 ok nice

[@kimthehorseholder]

Yup, you just described my cat.

[@sanha5191]

It's always the cats that get a lil aggressive lmao my cat is a savage he tried smackin my pup and was just going crazy the first month

[@mariselaperez1001]

Did your cat eventually come around and get along with your dog?

[@p1nky362]

How did you do for them to get along? I have problems with my cat and my new puppy to get along, he usually hit him and the puppy gets scared

[@jakedunnett8825]

p1nky_ flower same

[@jakedunnett8825]

How did you do it

[@gavink.9539]

It’s the opposite for us. My dog always makes the first move.

[@Kate-mq2dy]

My cat and dog took about a year to not look shocked at the sight of each other 😂

[@willowmaremma3671]

Really? My partners cat constantly hisses and swats my pup 6weeks together n getting nowehere

[@ooggabogga9110]

What did you do? I’m trying to get my cat and my dogs get along

[@antoniohuerta4439]

@@willowmaremma3671 how has it come along, any progress?

[@Verbsdescribeus]

really? my cats liked the newly adopted dog right away although they had not met any dog until then :)

[@mrsbrookeallen]

Wow a year

[@kimthehorseholder]

Step one: *understand that your cat will hate you for bringing a puppy home*

[@roseditslunasofficialyoutu9250]

But what if I’m bringing a kitty to my dogs

[@ntbkandaka6378]

@@roseditslunasofficialyoutu9250 The cat will be scared the first months but will get used to it later

[@dylanconnolly2665]

That is what my cat did I think they hate us now.

[@personwithanaccount23]

@@dylanconnolly2665 I've brought my cat to my pup and they got along ( since both were at a young age ) Then we brought home another one and they got along as well. But we also have a large ( adult ) German shepherd that haven't met the cat yet. So when we did, he kept barking and growling. We thought that in time, he'll get used to the cat. We don't know what to do now, since the dog kept barking at the cat for like 6 months now.

[@dylanconnolly2665]

They have started to sleep on my wardrobe again after ten days of living outside I have not forced them to do anything at all

[@KN-ev1tq]

"Let the animals interact naturally" could end up with a cat being killed so fast you won't have time to intervene. These are very cute videos but misleading because many dogs will kill a cat, especially if it runs from them. And saying the separation period "should not be too long" is vague and useless, since "too long" can be interpreted many ways.

[@smo-king6504]

Too long is the time after they lost interest in the blanket

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Yeah I’d never let my dog meet become acquainted with anyone new without her leash on.

[@RyanMaddigan]

I probably won’t have to worry about that because my dogs are almost smaller than the cat! 😂

[@damlauguz6661]

I’m actually more scared of my cat rather than my goldenretriever😂

[@zendarie1511]

actually, i think my cat will kill my dog

[@TopFurret]

This has been helping so much! I was so sure my cat was an only animal pet, but with tips from this video I'm finally slowly introducing my cat who has only had negative experiences with other animals to my sister's senior dog. And it's going shockingly well. I found a baby gate works beautifully for separating them. The cat can easily jump over but the dog can't

[@11cindymoser]

there are pet gates that have a small door within the gate for the small animal to enter and exit, works great

[@victoriadelgado367]

. Npp0

[@perrybb2]

Step 1: bring home cat Seriously, that was it for me. After about 3 hours my puppy and kitten were playing, eating and sleeping together. I guess I just got lucky.

[@somerandomgadzo4778]

*PUPPY* i got a grown ass dog which is scared of a fricking mouse and then i got a cat which whne i frist brought er home she already killed 2mouses and one big bug

[@unpaidworker8639]

Simon Janitor 😂

[@dvirores917]

Simon Janitor hey, it’s mice not mouses

[@dylanconnolly2665]

My cat was terrified

[@heartzforzee]

We got cats first and the 9 year old cat is still nothappy it’s been 2 months Edit never mind we just got Rid of the dogs we couldn’t keep them

[@matameporfavor791]

How to introduce a puppy to a cat Step 1: bring the puppy inside Step 2: have the cat see the puppy Step 3: save puppy from cat trying to murder it Step 4: after a while cat will get used to puppy

[@ageemadelinezamora4]

Potato Cat lmao

[@TheGamingSpoon69]

Potato Cat lol u mean save cat from dog trying to kill it

[@matameporfavor791]

ItzSpoons yea XD

[@Wcrqdrift]

Opposite, if you have a cat and a grown dog, dog will try to bite cat

[@matameporfavor791]

WCRQ_DRIFT for me my cat would kill my dog 😂

[@pokemondimensions1297]

We’re adopting a cat this Saturday! Watching as many vids like this as I can to hopefully have a smooth introduction with them and our dog

[@ericd7361]

How did it go? I was recently approved for adoption and picking up the kitten this week. I also have a miniature beagle and a sheltie/Collie mix. Wish me luck. Haha.

[@pokemondimensions1297]

@@ericd7361 it went well for me, though the dog doesn’t really wanna look ag the cat (he’s a pit bull, but got scratched in the face by one of uncle’s kittens and he was actually scared of the cat at first. But now they’re ok. Not buddies just yet, but they don’t try to hurt each other or anything either

[@thomas9434]

@@pokemondimensions1297 any updates now?

[@pokemondimensions1297]

@@thomas9434 our dog is afraid of our cat lol. They sometimes chase each other but are mostly fine being in the same room at least

[@thomas9434]

@@pokemondimensions1297 my sister is having to re-home her cat since she's moving away. I'm considering trying to bring her home, but my girlfriend's dog might not like her (or she might not like the dog)

[@statesminds]

I have 2 cats and my old roommate had a dog that was half german Shepard and husky and one time i came home and the cats had the poor dog backed into a corner amd wouldnt let the dog leave and it peed itself. Props to the dog for being good. I had to scold my cats lol

[@alaalala974]

POV: you have a cat but you are deciding to get a dog

[@DianaSttar]

I’m in that situation right now

[@yqdrk2767]

I have two dogs and i brought a kitten home lmao

[@MegaYolka]

that's me! (:

I have a dog and I'm getting a kitten in 4 weeks

[@골목-j8o]

Mines the opposite

[@striker045]

I turned an anti social cat and dog (both adults) from enemies into friends by only forcing them together when the cat was too tired to care. I had tried everything for months It only took about a week once i realized this lol

[@girldragon]

My cat been around dogs her size new dog bigger they seem mostly ok with each other when people around cat hisses dog looks shocked but nothing more but house now split her upstairs him downstairs I just want to make sure that they are both comfortable n confident so can start leaving them alone

[@NIkki-ox1ej]

Me=cat Dog= my husband

[@brazilianfox8560]

nikki :D omg me too! And we’re about to move in together, I’m hoping they’ll get along!

[@lasagnutd7563]

Same for me. Except I have two cats.

[@hj6507]

How was the introduction?

[@tylerd.1]

Sex = doggy style!

[@sistahgirlangel]

@@lasagnutd7563 same here

[@Mr.lunarbolt]

I just got a dog and now I can't find my cat.

[@Mr.lunarbolt]

Good news! I found my cat!

[@noelk9394]

@@Mr.lunarbolt good, I was concerned for a moment

[@alaap4587]

@@Mr.lunarbolt THANK GOD-

[@dairius3547]

same thing happened to me

[@warriorprincessrach5657]

I held my breathe for seconds hahaha

[@aaliyahbarker7225]

i was in vacation and my mom (whom i live with) got a new dog. he has been here for two weeks, and i got home today. i realized my cats are still anxious and scared, and the so is our new dog. i hope it’s not too late to have them develop a bond

[@itzzloki3303]

POV: you’re here because that you got a new cat/kitten and you already have a aggressive dog so you’re scared that something will go wrong-

[@elizabethm1750]

My dog isn’t aggressive but gets overly excited and can’t contain herself

[@SirLightfire]

The opposite. Have two resident cats (who had to go through the "getting to know you" process too), and just brought home two dogs. We made sure to get "cat friendly" dogs, but the cats are *very* spooked by the scent right now

[@jasonrencureg4363]

Yes.

[@Trolls2death]

@@elizabethm1750 yes same here, my Luna is TOO sweet

[@elizabethm1750]

@@Trolls2death haha cutee, my dog and kitten are friends now. They play fight and my kitten let’s her know when she’s too rough and she calms down. They sleep together as well, good luck!!

[@zstea]

My dog is really playful but my kitten is the chilling type, my kitten just runs away and hides while my dog wants to play and runs around.

[@alfredlejonqvist3647]

My cat is autistik

[@Vouiselle]

Same, my cat hides under chairs while my dog wants to play with him

[@alaskaismyhome39]

This video: "Introducing cats and dogs can be risky, and not all cats and dogs react the same way - so not all methods work for every cat or dog. When you introduce your cat to a dog, they may not like each other, so you'd better take care. Be sure when you introduce a cat to a dog that you have a cat and a dog present..." I hate videos that pad their run time by rambling repetitive nonsense...What's so hard about giving the information in a concise way? Jesus.

[@syndicatephilly2089]

or this video came from America the land of idiots, and a disclaimer is necessary.

[@gem9535]

@@syndicatephilly2089 I'm American, so thanks for that. I'm here trying to figure out how to get my incredibly anxious bulldog calmer around dogs and cats, since her previous owners were good-for-nothings, and just wanted a bulldog, but not do any of the care and training, and her previous PREVIOUS owners left her chained outside their house, even in the worst of weather, making her incredibly anxious around everyone and everything. But, yeah, I'm American, so I'm automatically a cheese burger-eating, screaming, cursing idiot, rather than a person who has spent hours of watching videos and doing additional hours of dog-training, since I was forced to get her, and am too broke for a real trainer at the moment, because I'm trying to do what's best for my animal.

[@papastanku7533]

Syndicate Philly yes, he clearly sounds American and doesn’t have the slightest (Irish, maybe?) accent whatsoever.

[@robinneugebauer617]

Longer videos get more ad revenue. It's all abput buisiness

[@LouisKing995]

@@papastanku7533This guy is not American. He is Scottish

[@bonmgarcia]

I've been letting my cat control the pace of introduction ave if he wants to go cool in his favorite bedroom💕

[@strawbeebop]

My sphynx and I are about to move into an apartment with four of my friends and their Staffordshire puppy. She's a very sweet dog and has met other dogs and plenty of people on her walks in the city, but she has never met a cat. My cat, on the other hand, has gone through several dogs, including a crazy Schnauzer puppy and a gentle Great Dane. My entire room is about to become my cat's sanctuary.

[@icannotpretend5834]

2:38 "need to have an atmosphere free of Sharting." Mmmmm. That could be difficult.

[@thatredguitar]

A proper diet will help you with that.

[@Tay_Tay4321]

My dog gets very excited, and my new cat is sort of skittish since she’s in a new environment. I hope things mellow out 😳

[@renny-tin-tin391]

My boyfriend and I are trying to figure out how to introduce my cat to his two dogs. He has one older dog and one dog thats about 1 or 2 years old. My cat has met my sisters dog but both times it wasn't a good experience for my cat.

[@lindseyvasquez6305]

Have them introduced once at a time, and make sure the dog is on a harness or leash

[@zombiedietitian]

So how'd it go?

[@renny-tin-tin391]

@@zombiedietitian she's doing OK at times she still freaks out when he gets hyper and had started getting territorial of our bedroom. She does walk up to him and will a sniff his paws and tail but still likes her space and doesn't like him in her face.

[@magus13131]

My cats think my service dog is their mom, they are absolutely obsessed with her. My husky is just as affectionate, she acts like the cats are her puppies. Personally, I think she's smart enough to realize she's spayed and she sees cats as substitute puppies, while the cats just love the big, fluffy, and warm husky 😹

[@mr_crums]

I adopted a lab puppy and was concerned that my 2 year old cat might get uncomfortable with her and while watching this video I remembered that my cat befriended a stray doberman on his own, and I was like....oh I don't think I should worry about that. But still this video is very informative so that if a problem arises I have the idea how to properly handle it.

[@milo7164]

I love how the dog is really big and the cat is small and the cat is pushing the dog away very easily

[@2doohhead]

albert stan

[@mimime5376]

When we brought home our rescue dog, (the one who takes up all the room in our king size bed), my black cat swatted at him so hard, he left his nail in my dog's nose. To this day, my dog goes no where near that cat. 14 lb cat, 88 lb boxer/pit. 😉🐱🐶💙

[@alvallac2171]

*nowhere

[@mandynshane]

Wow

[@turokcalde]

Do you think that's funny? You should make them get along, not have the dog fear the cat.

[@eduardoarce6165]

You're dog is a weenie. Having your dog live in fear is not good for its self esteem.

[@pieRana]

First video i watched on this subject. Gonna find a whole bunch to give me confidence lol

[@hemdupone8224]

Yeah, I'm in the same boat & thinking about it to with my 1yr old rescue pitty...yup more vids!

[@aquariusoul]

I’m bringing home a bunch of kittens and two cat moms who’ve never seen a dog to meet my Pomeranian who is scared of all other animals. Pray for me 🙏🏿

[@Judas_Jones]

I let my first cat and dog smell each other through my door 😂 I got my second cat from the shelter so she was in a box, I let the other two smell her through that, it turned out alright 😅

[@traigatrunganh]

I was on the edge of my seat until I saw him playing. That was when the tears slipped out. Ordinary people working miracles everyday! Love your team. 5:36

[@johnut6763]

Aww, so cute. Thank you a lot for this amazing video, Ani🐱alWised!

[@mayorofsimpleton5674]

Getting a lab puppy in a few months, but I already have a 15 year old cat. He’s very calm and loving, but becomes very stressed and depressed whenever another animal is inside the house, so I try to avoid it as much as possible. I’ve my mind set to pay just as much attention to my cat as I always do when I eventually get the puppy. I will also make sure that his favourite spots on the window ledges and such remain inaccessible to the puppy. Hopefully the size of the lab won’t be as alarming if my cat sees him as a baby, but I can’t be sure. I will probably get some calming pheromones once the time comes. Anyone else have any ideas? I’m quite nervous, because I really want my lads to, if not like each other, be able to relax whilst living in such close quarters.

[@madelinegarber7860]

My cats hated my puppy when we got her. We let them interact a bit and my cat hissed and puffed up. We had a gate in place to keep my dog out at first. My dog tried so hard to be calm and approach slowly but she got too excited and would chase my cats. It took like a year for them to really get along. But we also kind of did it wrong. My dog loves everyone so I’m not worried about her getting along with it as long as the cat has met a dog before. We’ll see how my one remaining cat reacts. It’s kind of a toss up.

[@stevenhenry4127]

Hello Madeline how's the weather over there

[@madelinegarber7860]

@@stevenhenry4127 hi. Been getting a lot of rain but it’s finally nice today. And it’s gonna be cooler this week. Btw my dog and new cat love each other and my older cat doesn’t care. I think she’s a little afraid of him since he likes to chase her.

[@stevenhenry4127]

@@madelinegarber7860 Oh that's nice where are you from? I'm from Dallas Texas

[@madelinegarber7860]

@@stevenhenry4127 Philadelphia PA.

[@stevenhenry4127]

@@madelinegarber7860 Oh that’s nice a nice place I’m from Dallas Taxes

[@Itsjustninna]

Honestly my cat is not aggressive at all, and is scared of everything and I’m worried the dog will scared him because he’s has so much energy and gets excited over everything

[@mychemicalwasteland]

What about introducing a puppy and a kitten to eachother? My othet half and I want to get both at the same time. Would that be better or worse for them?

[@DanteVelasquez]

This makes me want to run out a and get a dog to introduce to my cats lol So cute.

[@LonMoore]

My kitten is afraid of dogs. She goes crazy even when she sees one. But the dog is happy and doesn't do anything more than sniff.

[@chogiwa6195]

My cat was trying to smack off my puppy's face the day i bought her home😂😂she hissed at her wenever my puppy went up to her

[@DanielSilva-of8ds]

Did they end up being friends because my cat is doing the same right now 😅

[@chogiwa6195]

@@DanielSilva-of8ds surreee!!! they sleep together and play with each other very often after like two weeks..u just hav to keep your cat close to your dog even if your cat doesn't want to..and eventually they will bond..the cat won't be very happy at first tho😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DanielSilva-of8ds]

@@chogiwa6195 oh Ight thanks

[@the_gdgrinder]

I feel horrible, my cat and dog have lived under the roof for about a year now and since that my cat hasnt been downstairs and has only lived up, I only recently realized how much stress this must be causing. it's too late now my cat will feel horrible forever.

[@KatW333]

My boyfriend has a dog and I have a cat and we’re going to move in together but as each of the animals are currently with our respective parents, we’re flexible about the timing for the move in. I have found many video giving tips on how to introduce them, but none says if there is a preferred order in which which animal moves into a new place first (or if at the same time is best). My worry is that introducing one animal into the home a few days before the other will make that animal very territorial and maybe less accepting of the other. However, introducing them at the same time means especially for my cat that he will feel scared of the dog AND the new home, so double the stress. Any tips?

[@sarapatao1979]

When you move in, keep the dog and the cat in separate rooms and let just the dog out to meet the house. Then do the same with the cat. This will make so that the dog and cat can get comfortable with their surroundings without the added stress of meeting a new animal. Make sure each animal can be outside of their rooms for a few hours a day. Because both animals will be walking around the house at separate times, they will notice eachother's smell and know that there's another animal around. Don't do this for longer than a day or two. After this, you can start to slowly introduce eachother, following the tips from the video.

[@stevenhenry4127]

Hello Katherine how's the weather over there

[@chatteyj]

@@sarapatao1979 haha this is pretty much sort of what I have been doing without reading up on this at all, I brought a puppy home a couple days ago and the cat hates it (its a scaredy cat) it cannot be in the same room as it. Cats domain is now upstairs, dog downstairs have to shut pup in bathroom so cat can come downstairs and outdoors, hopefully it won't last forever as I miss my cat snuggles :(

[@sl1003]

Trying to get my cat to like the neighbours dog. The dog tries to play with my cat while my cat tries to rip the dogs eyes out 😂

[@martawoznialis8075]

Oh... okay this makes alot of sense now. But my dog is a German shepherd and all he wants to do is chase her whenever she is out and about , his fur puffs and prickles up and when she is scared and runs he chases after her. This results me to shouting at him as I thought it would make him understand that chasing the cat is bad. But once I watched the video I under stood that positive reinforcement is helpful in these situations!

[@Nice_Person7379]

My gsd puppy H8s cats sooooo much. He was barking soo loudly and it was the “so you have chosen death” kind of bark.

[@SkiddyScattOz18]

I'm moving into my step mom's with my dad and my kitty's scared of her dog, because of their first interaction or just because he's a new dog, he's also scared of new people. He's so lively when he's comfortable though.

[@jacobtrue7822]

Heres what I did I grabbed 2 old socks (preferably a clean sock that you dont care about) rub 1 sock on the cat and the other sock on the dog. Step2: take the cat sock (the one you rubbed on the cat) and rub it on the dog really good (same thing with the dog sock but with the cat) Step 3: Let the dog sniff the sock and keep it in the kennel or what the sleeping arrangements are (helps get use to the smell) Step 4: let them meet through a crack in the door

[@Leahrev711]

This helped me because my sister just moved back in with her dog and my cat is freaking out

[@zsofiathompson7501]

Omg some clips are so scary!when the dog just put his mouth iver the kitten head! My heart skipped a beat 😅

[@stevenhenry4127]

Hello how's the weather over there

[@user-dq8xu8wo4c]

i have a bit of a strange issue. a stray cat started visiting our house. we feed him and he’s okay with us being out while he’s laying down but gets scared if anyone comes near him. we also have a super friendly lab who desperately wants to be friends with the cat but the cat is incredibly scared of our dog so i’m afraid to let my dog into the garden in case she scares away the cat. any tips? i’m completely stuck for ideas 😩

[@oogabooga1244]

We got a cat recently and my dog does not do too well with others animals haha. We do have another dog but he is pretty content with other animals. (He is old) my other dog who doesn’t do well with animals is the reason we haven’t given the cat full access to other parts in the house aside from my room while my dog is out. We don’t want any of them to fight so I put my shirt on my new cat and let my dogs sniff it so they can get used to her scent. Then I showed them the cat from a distance. The next step was to kneel down with the cat in my hands to the dog can sniff her up close. Now we have to keep repeating that do that she understands the cat is a new family member

[@gorilla_with_jetpack4102]

Child animals get along pretty easily. Ducks, cats, deer, dogs, cows, and birds imprint on others. They tend to lose their instincts when they are not a part of their original species. Humans are care takers, we have the ability to give compassion to the entities in need. If you see an animal, and you are not in need of sustainment, help it and let it pass. If an animal needs help, keep it safe. Growth and safe harbor leads to a better world.

[@nyjella8756]

We adopted a nice cat friendly doggo 2 days back. So now, new doggo is downstairs and cat is upstairs. Yesterday at 2 am night, my cat had a savage plan & tried to escape from our 1st floor window and got stuck between the 1st and ground floor. Long story short, Me and hus had to put a ladder at 2 am to help the cat!

[@teas3998]

My issue has always been cats growling and attacking, which sets my dog into chase (luckily not attack). He'll corner them and just bark and bark and bark until someone stops him. Ever since he was attacked, he has issues with cats.

[@jocelynv9373]

Any updates? Same exact situation right now 🥲if it’s gotten better, please let me know how. Would be much appreciated !

[@teas3998]

@@jocelynv9373 I no longer live around cats 😭

[@saraxx4259]

Im bringing a puppy home in 2 weeks, and my cat is really... ya know aggressive. I’ll try to use these tips! Hope it goes well :)

[@christiniyoutubesux]

3 weeks after this comment, hope your cat didn’t kill you for bringing home a strange pup :)

[@saraxx4259]

@@christiniyoutubesux haha, no she didn’t, they go along pretty well! The pup does bark sometimes to my cat, but the cat doesn’t really care 😂

[@simonwehrli8490]

How did you make it work? How much time did it take? We have them separated with a kids fence but the cat usually growls, hisses and even tries to scratch the pup if she comes too close to the fence..

[@nampham1539]

I don't even have a cat or dog. I just came from that cat climbing into the dog's cage video and was womder how to get cats and dogs to get along

[@inezzzz333]

"Be sure that if you are introducing a dog and cat you must have a dog and cat" is basically the entire intro of this video.

[@AnimalWised]

I mean... They must get involved!

[@phoebepotato]

I have 2 adorable cats, and soon to have a cute little puppy. 😊 i hope they will be good friends 😊

[@johnnystv4067]

I have this tuxedo cat for about 10 years and just got a GSD, he's almost 3 months and I'm trying to get them used to eachother, the cat aways run and hide and the dog runs barking after him, but when they're face to face the dog cries and the cat hiss and try to scratch him. I don't know how to handle this anymore.

[@kenneththomas1938]

My cat literally makes wierd sounds when my dog gets close and then it runs away

[@Verbsdescribeus]

too cute !!! my cats and dog have been best friends for over a decade now :)

[@52cm]

Today I found an injured cat near to my place. Her leg was broken and she was suffering a lot. We took her to a veterinary clinic and the vet said that they will affix platinum to her hips. Next Monday she will be out from surgery. Me and my mom are considering adopting her. She is approximately 2 years old and she is a stray cat. But the focal point is my dog. I also pet an 11 year old female Labrador in my apartment. How can we minimize the risk of a potential conflict among them? Do you guys have any recommendations?

[@natalie-cu3to]

I have a 2 year old cat, very sweet but quite solitary, also doesn’t get violent easily. I’m getting a puppy next year. Any advice?

[@eduardin5214]

Get another cat too. So they can do cat stuff together

[@cherrychainsaww]

we just rescued a cat and she’s chill with our dog but my dog runs to her whenever she sees her and it freaks the kitty out

[@amyjones2119]

To all of you I recommend Feliway Friends and Feliway optimum to help the cat accept the dog. Also remember that cat's are the bravest at their usual hunting times which is late evening/night/early morning.

[@madi.equestriansj]

Ok but how are you suppose to leave them alone if the dog is just chasing the cat around

[@madi.equestriansj]

Liz that’s a great idea thank you

[@foxdevil]

@Liz what if your dog is so loud that your cat is scared to get near her?

[@foxdevil]

@Liz i know. We tried to teach my dog not to bark but my dog is so excited and really wants to play with the cat. She just doesn't understand that she scares the cat with that

[@chubbswab]

my dog was found in the woods as a baby, she is scared of loud sounds like fireworks because she heard gun shots in the woods. she has never gotten along with other dogs or cats, she wants to be the one getting the attention because she wants the other ones gone or not around her.

[@solluna9832]

We have been feeding a stray cat for about 3 months now. I have a 12 year old dog who is pretty much blind and deaf. We are thinking about bringing the cat in. He is nothing but loving and wants attention, but my dog is pretty territorial. I am not certain how this will go. Any Tips would help!

[@Yeshua_Is_Lord-Hebrews_4v12]

Any update how it went?

[@kirti.m08]

I just rescued a kitten 4 days ago I made my dog and kitten see eachother openly for a long time today my kitten is becoming very mad and angry and is hissing at my dog I believe it'll take time for them to become friends I'll update you all if they become friends

[@hibye8500]

what happened with them?

[@kuririvera973]

My sister has a male adult dog (shitzu+poodle) and he's not been properly introduced to cats ever. She's gonna be bringing an adult male cat home as well today and I've been researching in order to help her with this new change. We want for them to at least tolerate each other first and then they can work out a friendship or not. I've watched Jackson Galaxy videos about it too but we are still nervous about it. Any crucial tips or personal experiences going through something similar that any of you could share? Thanks! I appreciate it

[@hailey-hv5yu]

My aunts dog is coming to stay for the week because her owners are going out of town and the kennel is full. My cat hates her and they keep attacking each orher

[@royaltychanelchampagne3232]

My brothers dog tried to eat my kitten today 😂 I’m a little scared to bring him back out the room

[@tulipa5171]

Soo how are they now??

[@Craved]

@@tulipa5171 ahh lmfao i need the answer as well

[@sampaterson7608]

They ok now pls tell me

[@royaltychanelchampagne3232]

They’re fine now 😭 they actually get along very well

[@kemicandlesew]

@@royaltychanelchampagne3232 How long did it take for that to happen?

[@Epark1801]

I'm getting kitten and my brothers getting a puppy. I rly hope they get along

[@emilygrace3526]

I really want to get a dog, but we have a cat... Problem is, we got the cat when she was about 12 weeks from a foster system at a Petsmart. Since then, she's stayed indoors at my house for about a year, and no one except me and my parents have come into my house (long story short, we never have visitors). A few months ago we had to go on vacation for a week, so my grandmother came over every day for about a week before we left, to try and get along with the cat. First encounter and she hid the whole time, but by the third encounter she was able to pet her easily, and after the vacation she would sit in my grandmother's lap. So I guess what I'm getting at is: is my cat socialized enough for a dog, or is it a big no, or is it a 50-50 shot? Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@jessicar2431]

when you adopted the cat from the rescue your cat is #1 priority. If she is already very shy or nervous around people, good chance she won't like a dog coming into the picture. If for some reason you end up getting one, I would only get a puppy you have a better chance of them getting along and the dog not attacking the cat (you can introduce older pets, some will get along and some wont but you may have a better chance bringing a young puppy in. Get a breed known to be good with cats possibly Pomeranian, golden retriever and introduce them slowly, Swap scents, positive reinforcement when good, teach puppy boundaries i.e. not to play to intensely as this could scare the cat or the puppy could learn rough play is okay & maybe take it too far one day and kill the cat worst case scenario. If you happen to get a older dog and not puppy who is intensely staring, barking, fixated, intensely licking lips/whining, lunging or growling.. I would be careful as this may not be a good fit/dangerous and would need proper training with a expert & ensure they are in separate rooms when not supervised, and will need to go slow introducing until both are able to to around each other calm, relaxed. I also adopted a cat from pet smart and I believe some of those cats/kittens have already had a rough life, you owe it to that cat who you rescued to a good a happy life. All in all I hope all works out, but keep your cat priority.

[@Browneyes03]

I need some advice, I have three dogs two are older and have lived with and are pretty calm around cats (we had a cat for 7 years before he passed) however my other dog is about 5 years old and she got along with our cat very well but now we’ve brought home a new kitten and my younger dog gets defensive because all the other cats she’s interacted with beside my old cat were scared of her and hissed and clawed at her. So now she’s defensive of cats in general any advice on how I should introduce them properly?

[@demondperry4611]

I'm just a lucky guy I guess, then. Because I used to put my cats in uncomfortable situations. The first time, they had both just had litters of 4. And while I was working out of town, I forced the relationships. My Alpha, Mrs. Bootz was protective of the kittens, naturally, and would have to be caught in midair going after the newly introduced bluenosed pitbull. Lol. Then after me and the ex broke up. I took Mrs Bootz and a kitten into my home with another pitbull. No issues

[@coryranallo5980]

What if you have a cat with no claws that is real nice

[@stevenhenry4127]

Hello Cory how's the weather over there

[@huhwhatomg]

if you're lucky you'll have a kitten that hasn't had a bad experience with anyone yet. I think very young kittens adapt very well to most environments

[@carrielegg5480]

My dog is constantly chasing my cat. My cat is very scared. What can I do??

[@stevenhenry4127]

Hello Carrie how's the weather over there

[@troysebastian9186]

This helped me thank you

[@blkhemi3925]

I found a momma cat and 5 kittens under a dumpster at work. I brought them home and put them in my garage. We had a real bonding moment and she's ok with us holding the kittens. But, yesterday our dog came out and the mom leaped every inch of 8 ft and ninja attacked my dog. My other animals are the most sweetest fur babys ever, they all allow bunnies and other animals to sleep with together. They want to interact with the new family. You can see videos of my fur baby's and the new family on my channel. Sooo... Thoughts. Thanx for any info anyone can give me.

[@maxspencer122]

my cat is nice and there is potential of my dog and her getting along but the problem is that my dog likes to chase cats lol

[@PSPCRemy]

same..lol

[@jamiegrace1233]

If you play with the dog more and use the stay command or treats to refocuse their attention away from the cat it will help also if you use the that's when the cats around they will associate positivity with the cat

[@cashagens8248]

I have 2 cats and we recently got a puppy. 1 cat is scared so he tries to act strong and just stare him down for eternity. And the other 1 isn't happy but she doesn't really hate the dog

[@andrew_.f1]

Im possibly getting a cat, we will foster it and then if it gets along with my dog, we will keep it.

[@Micahlee_19]

My cat was a kitten in a home with another cat and a dog and she's very sociable so I'm hoping that when it comes time to get a dog that early experience with them with help!

[@wilsonchurchill6787]

Hi

[@WhatAShane22]

I have 2 cats (Axl 4yrs & Rose 3yrs) and have just introduced a puppy (Ronnie 8wks) into the family. My cats have 2 opposite personalities, Axl is very timid and hot headed whilst Rose is very playful and sociable. Rose is much more interested in Ronnie than Axl is. Axl will straight away hiss and run if puppy is active, if puppy is asleep, he will stay in the same room but will still be a little cautious. Rose has been in the same room even touched noses with the puppy, it’s just puppy wants to play and so there has been times when Rose has entered the room without us knowing and Ronnie has chased after her which has now caused Rose to start hissing and growling which is the opposite to what we want.... what advice would you have for us?

[@gigachadmemes4727]

This might sound like a stupid question or is a stupid question but would it help introducing dogs to cats by showing the dog cat pictures so it can be aware of it

[@buckydudec6167]

THANK YOU

[@RadicalCaveman]

"When cats feel threatened, they tend to seek refuge in high places." Their claws, you mean?

[@adorablekitty7246]

My dog is very possessive and jealous, I tried introducing her to the new 3 month kitty but it didn’t go well... what should I do?

[@manictothecore]

im having the same issue. my dog keeps barking at her. please someone help usssss

[@thegrimrhino9871]

One of my 2 dogs is very affectionate towards every animal and person. When I tried introducing them to one another the dog was getting close and trying to be very loving but my cat tried scratching a lot. Yeah...

[@LMarie-ld8wg]

Didn't like the dog on the couch snapping at the orange tabby cat. Why anyone would allow their cat to be stressed in that manner is beyond me. I have a feeling if that dog is left alone with that cat for one minute, it will be dead. So sad.

[@jeromyp8402]

You may think that but its not true they get to know eachother faster

[@thegallegosfamily1677]

The cat at our house just had kittens about 3 months ago and she keeps attacking my dog scratching him and he’s terrified of her he’s only 3 months

[@nullix8651]

Me and my family have a cat and a dog and are currently convincing my dad to get another cat We didn't introduce our cat and dog well so if we get another this will be really useful. Also can this work with pets that have already met

[@lruddy8820]

yes but it might take a little longer since the animals have a pattern of behaviour and associations attached to each other, following these steps or variations of them based on your life style and animals should create new associations and patterns of behaviour you just need you break the old ones before you can create the new ones which is where the extra time comes in

[@LambentLark]

I watched the whole video, got to the end, realized, I haden't heard a word the man said. These animals might as well have swirling spirals for eyes. I go from a brain that understands physics to, "eha,eha,eha, kitties and puppies! ❤ " FREAKING FURRY LITTLE BRAIN PIRATES!

[@lizzdoublez1128]

Me:having my dog on the bed while 5 kittens run around playing. For whatever reason he seems scared of them though.

[@TheDogBookCompany]

Helpful tip if you want to add a pet cat or a dog when you already have a dog or a cat at home.

[@YvraineSimp]

Make sure they are near the same age or at least the dog be older. An old kitty doesn’t need a young troll of a dog to tease them. But an old dog will enjoy some lively energy.

Thank you! I have an 8 year old golden retriever and am getting a kitten, this is very reassuring.

[@Lncubis]

What if you get a kitten & a puppy same time? I have 3 big dogs but I want another puppy and I want them all to get along

[@gamingwithshams1308]

My dog loves my cat he is a bit older and my cat is only 3 moths and she always hisses at him they are both active

[@lishalinnydavadass3099]

A mixed breed dog jst came to my home, and I prefer to keep him but at the same time, I do have a cat. It's hard to divide time for both of them to roam outdoor. Any tips maybe? 😢Also I have been trying to carry my cat n showing to my dog but I'm still fear of any circumstances that might happen.

[@therebellion96]

Keep in mind, this video is mostly for people who have rescue homes. Particularly, ones that house cats and dogs. The normal person shouldn't *try* to have a cat and a dog, unless it's what they really want.