Two New Cats for the Beckmans!? What will Prince Think? Watch their Very First Meeting.

[@TheKanglor]

Knew Prince was a very friendly boy, but in this setting you can really see just how sweet he is, can tell he loves Joel and family very much.

[@blazeron12]

At the end of the day he's just a big puppy that loves his family.

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

I loved how several times when Prince got bopped by the nervous kitten, he started to play bow as if HE was learning Cat language and was thinking the kittys might wanna play. Also loved how tuned in your daughter was to animal behaviour ? Saw her hand come up micro seconds before Prince got a bop on the nose. Wonderful, and am full of respect for you all🙂🙂🙂

[@lindalamar4800]

Prince's behavioral responses were awesome!

[@tikimillie]

The play bow is pretty much universal, to the point were a starving polar bear who was hunting a dog decided to play with it instead as a response to the play bow. Although i think perhaps from kitten perspective it might be a bit hard to decipher.

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

@@tikimillie yeah, totally agree. I saw the bolder kitty towards the end, even start doing that kitten "invite to play" where she sat back with front paws out to the sides, like inviting PRINCE to box ? Have seen many wild animals like Foxes, Badgers etc do those little play bows then scram, like "chase me ! chase me !"😊

[@YukiTheOkami]

A bow also can be " hey i dont want harm to u lets be friends" and for the kitten ot would look less dsngerous as prince came down on its level Even though csts and dogs speak slight different language prince shure understsnds thst clawing Nd looning angry means stay away so he tried what he know as deescalation

[@JeffreyOller]

@@tikimillie Cheetahs use a motion that looks an awful lot like a play bow as their main gesture for aggression/defense. It is an initial problem for cheetahs when they are introduced to dogs for the first time (which is quite common in zoos as cheetahs benefit from companionship). They learn quickly though, but this illustrates that for some species the play bow is not biologically determinate. Rolling over to expose the belly does seem to be far more universal among mammals, as illustrated by the confident kitten.

[@wjf5839]

What an intimate family moment to share Beckman. Congrats on the new additions! Prince is, as always, a wonderful boy❤

[@andreaamplified]

My sister has 4 cats that rule her dog.

[@wjf5839]

@@andreaamplified that's nice

[@SilvaDreams]

​@@andreaamplifiedHad a Maine Coon and it was hilarious because he was already a few years old when my parents got me a Springer Spaniel. He watched over her like his own kitten. She was super sweet but a big push over (kind of stupid too, found out she was rather inbred) but she gave a yelp and there would be a blur of pissed off fluff flying around the corner almost as big as her. Didn't matter how big the animal was, he'd put even a big dog in their place.

[@kennethh.566]

You can tell Prince wants the kittens to like him so bad. 😇 The male kitten is super chill with Prince but the female is like a land mine when Prince gets close. Prince will eventually win her over ...it's just a matter of time.😍

[@SilvaDreams]

It'll take a week or so for the kitten to warm up to Prince, she just has to learn the big scary thing isn't trying to hurt her.

[@User7688.--_]

@@SilvaDreams, Prince says…there is my “scary stimulus.”

[@ladweeb1798]

I think the female kitten plans to be the Alpha. 😬

[@mnj640]

Females of anything are just wired different 😂

[@MoonwolfAkirooo]

i think it will always be a growly cat, character will never change and he is right, she is a very nervous cats. Prince will eventually learn to leave her alone in the future.

[@aff77141]

3:10 I'm so thrilled by how much respect you show the kittens and their very different needs from dogs, seeing how your respect towards dogs that don't necessarily want to do everything someone tells them to translates to this and Prince even learning that from you is a welcome rarity. Hilarious too- "DAD OMG, YOU GOT ME KITTENS?!? I DON'T SPEAK CAT BUT I PROMISE I'LL LEARN"

[@zonedutopia]

I like how Prince is 50% mature sensei for dogs and 50% playful puppy for kittens xD

[@sammyjowigs9438]

My dogs seem to know what Princes noises mean because they just ran outside to look for the cat 😂 what a good boy Prince, such a beauty 💖

[@OLEJohnBS]

I've never watched this guy and my two weiner dogs just did the same thing 😂

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

This is SO funny! ❤️

[@samharttripp]

Prince is going to bond with these new furry family members just as much as he loves the rest of his family. Prince is going to be gentle, loving, and protective of them in time. I had an adult Maine Coon cat who bonded with my Sun Conure bird that my children and I hand raised. I would turn on the kitchen sink faucet and Felix the Maine Coon and Sammi the Sun Conure would drink together from the faucet and play in the water together. It was the most adorable and precious thing that I have ever witnessed between two animals who are usually incompatible and enemies. Enjoy this amazing time and I look forward to seeing more videos of Prince and the kittens. What did you and your family decide on names for the kittens? 🐕🐈‍⬛❤

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

hahahaha, MY woof runs to look behind the screen😂😂

[@joseph-mariopelerin7028]

wow! that's interesting! the only thing my dog respond to on Tv is the stupid siren... and he's pretty funny, he go as close as he can from a speaker like 2 mm and go at it... if you switch the balance he will run to the other side of the room back and forth lol... 11yo husky... he just won't let it go

[@Antoinettescloset]

He's just sooo happy with them. I love how he gets down to their level. He comes to you for reasurance when the one hisses at him. "I'm doing good daddy aren't I?". lol

[@cor-cd8dt]

Little Boots is so bold! What a wonderful, cute kitten! But I have a lot of grace and sympathy for little Lou? ( the female - I might have the name incorrect). She may turn out to be the sharper of the two because I think she is registering Prince's dominant bearing (princely, really) and his size and she recognizes him as an unknown factor who might not always be friendly. Very smart of her. Your kids did great! What a lovely family you have and congratulations on your new pet-family additions. : )

[@yes0r787]

The more I see Prince, the more I fall in love with him. What a kind, sensitive, thoughtful guy. And great job, Joel.

[@Sibert_]

Wow! Prince immediately picks up responsibility and transforms into the nicest, playful, gentle, patient daddy. What a dog. 😍That play-bow after the little cat-jab at 6:31 is so beautiful. They're gonna be best buddies!

[@steamer2k319]

The gentle/careful bow starting around 2:00 is fantastic. He's so curious and excited and ready to romp but he also knows the kittens are very small and relatively frail.

[@ViViToCreations]

Loved this

[@omgtabbyOG]

When Prince shifted his body away from the girl kitty and laid down when it was obvious she was NOT comfortable my heart EXPLODED, what a good sweet gentle boy!! Her not turning your daughter into swiss cheese to escape shows how that there is definitely some confidence in her too that she's standing her ground, I can't wait to see this relationship progress.

[@jetv1471]

“They came from a house with dogs “ They came from a house where the dogs IGNORE the cats … IGNORE IS THE KEY WORD !! Cats want to be ignored for the most part ! Prince did fantastic !’ We have one of those confident cats . I adopted a dog that is very unsocialized puppy mill reject and she loved that the cat exhibited the confidence that my dog needed ! My animal behaviorist was so impressed with our cat that she said therapy cats need to be a thing for dogs . Prince did amazing !

[@itecblogger]

My cat expects to be played with by the dog of the house. When I introduced a new chocolate lab after our last one passed, it took several weeks for the new dog to understand this, as she was less cat- tolerant than her predecessor. And for the most part, the cat has still not given up 4 years later. The play that he used to have with the predecessor has now turned into a bathing ritual for the new dog. The cat grooms her. All of my cats love to lay with her to cuddle- she's had to get used to that as well.

[@ExplorerValenis]

He can handle giant mean dogs jumping on him, growling, muzzle-punching, but is such a nervous gentle dog when confronted with tiny kittens. He has so much respect for his owner that he is very careful to not make mistakes and is gentle with animals that could be seen as prey. It is amazing to see this side of Prince!

[@Tomaskom]

These kittens couldn't have more opposite reactions! Prince was a great "gentle giant" there, quickly finding what each one is comfortable with. A real heart-warmer watching this. Him turning away when even the friendly kitten as much as raises a paw was just perfect!

[@DaniaOmar-m3v]

I NEED MORE PRINCE AND KITTY CONTENT, Prince's demeanor towards two small cats, including the fact that he's never seen a cat before really is a testament to how you've raised prince! Love your content!

[@Michele_6815]

That was so adorable!!! Prince is the BEST BOY!!! Your kiddos are really cute too. ❣️

[@Steve200300]

Thanks for sharing, that was a great pleasure to watch prince interact with the kittens. I’m sure as you know everything in a Doberman’s life be it animate or inanimate belongs to the the dobermann. Prince will definitely look after them I foresee a great bond. Hope to see more of prince and the kittens in future videos.

[@thnkfrtheVenom]

I love seeing how your respect, knowledge, and empathy of dog behavior and boundaries extends to cats as well.

[@hope4horse]

Thanks alot for this beautiful moment of your family

[@emmaswansontvdinners3281]

That really confident cat would probably do well with leash training. You could take him on walks with Prince how cute would that be!

[@adriathecat7436]

Absolutely! My somewhat limited experience with intact male strays is that they love being part of the pack and will just... *join in* on walks lol

[@Chilipotamus]

​@@adriathecat7436even after getting fixed, my male cat will follow me 5 blocks through the park to the convenience store and sit outside while I'm inside, it's amazing and my neighbors love seeing him trot through the neighborhood

[@Chilipotamus]

​@@adriathecat7436even after getting fixed, my male cat will follow me 5 blocks through the park to the convenience store and sit outside while I'm inside, it's amazing and my neighbors love seeing him trot through the neighborhood

[@voxaz7284]

Love the kitten just walking under him, completely chill. ❤

[@lucianotrono1381]

Sweetest video ever man. Not only we got to see you chilling with your family, you also included kittens

[@livingthedreamhomesteading7692]

I loved this video. He is so excited. I am sure both cats will be acclimated to their new environment very soon!

[@angelahaines5065]

Oh wow,this just reinforces what a switched on dog looks like!! Prince has a beautiful nature with delicate animals, but can definitely protect himself and his family if the need arises!!! Thank you for this insight to Prince’s paternal side!! 🥰👍

[@norarivkis2513]

Watching Prince play-bow to a kitten is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. 🤣

[@mrhatty0514]

The way Prince began to act around the boy cat reminds me so much of how my mom’s Cairn terrier developed his relationship to my cat. It took a few smacks for the terrier to learn the cat’s boundaries but once they were established the two became best of friends, play fighting together, exploring the house and yard together, sleeping, you name it. Seeing these opening interactions made me tear up a little and made me miss my boy some. Hopefully those two will develop that kind of bond.

[@darken3150]

Prince is such a good boy and this is probably the cutest video i've seen of him.

[@yvonnechater6337]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment with Prince and the kittens ❤❤ Your children are very beautiful and they look very grounded. Well done 👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

I wanna second that. Its lovely seeing that gentle but very definite (solid) caring, as a WHOLE family environment. If you read this Joel, thank you for letting us all see that in action. I LOVE your whole "tuned in ness" to all sentient beings, where that deep respect, care, and solid energy all synth together. Superb to see.

[@franciscollingwood7372]

Princey’s submissive ears! That’s so cool. Thanks for sharing, Joel & family.🤝

[@tikimillie]

He knows whats up, cats are the dominant force of nature

[@karenhendricks5196]

This is the cutest video!🥹 ❤I love how you reassure Prince. He’s a spoiled boy when he’s not working. 😂 Nice family all around 🙂

[@michellewarmath7811]

Prince is such a well-balanced and well-brought-up dog. He's naturally acting like a male in a pack should when introduced to a litter for the first time. I see your kittens are a tabby and a torti. The tabby looks really laid back and the torti is full of... tortitude. Yes, it's a thing ... :)

[@Loffia]

So true, every tabby I had was chill, loving and laid back... really avoiding fights unless they were backed up against a wall. Tortis on the other hand are full on, laying the law with attitude and being bossy. Tortitude is a perfect term for it, I'm going to use it from now on XD

[@michellewarmath7811]

@@Loffia A dear friend taught me that word and her torti demonstrated it to me :) The torti has since crossed over the Rainbow Bridge but she was indeed a most wonderful - if touchy - personality. I like tabbies a lot, too.

[@failtolawl]

"she's the problem, he's chilling" lmao accurate description of every male and female cat I've had

[@youwingallin7950]

@ 6:14 I love the way your daughter gently lift her hand to stop Princey sniffing too much the kitty. She's a pro at such a young age ❤

[@Elizabeth-qh9lp]

Yes! As a grown woman, I am in awe of her. She is such a pro!

[@rptrick79]

Too funny! Prince just wants to be friends but when the female smacks him he runs to Dad for help. Btw, just seeing him next to you sitting on the floor and by a smaller child vs another dog like normal videos shows how big he is. He's a physical specimen. Beautiful dog dude!

[@Stoppit-tidyup]

Prince might never have met cats before, but i think he can tell they are babies

[@hicknopunk]

Yes. Animals can tell young from adults.

[@TheBehm08]

Yes! Dogs may lack the raw IQ of people but his instincts are still very effective and they just know things like that

[@darvishkamera8238]

We NEED part 2!!

[@janiesoito4494]

What a super video. I've been thinking about getting a kitten to add to my 2-dog family. Your daughter is a natural. It was a super good move when she let Prince smell the kitten's back. ❤

[@MusicAddictMAD]

So beautiful, love how your daughter is already picking up how to read animals and commenting on their behavior, such as bringing the kittens together to calm the stressed one. And prince is simply amazing, listening to him give those little whines cause he just doesn’t quite understand what to do but wants to love everyone.

[@JunoAbby]

Prince is such a good boy! I love when bigger dogs handicap themselves and lay flatter or roll over to play with smaller animals. He’s so gentle!

[@fireballfitness170]

Great topic, nice see and learn about it from you. Thanks for the video.

[@alexandradittmann8588]

GOOD BOY PRINCE! This is impressive, what a gentle, discrete and respectful soul Prince is. 8 months ago, I used the same method to introduce my Mastiff to our new Beagle puppy: Sitting down on the rug, holding the puppy in my hand. (The big dog had been in full avoidance-mode ever since the puppy had come home 24 hours earlier, and I thought exactly what Joel said - she won't hurt what I'm holding!). The moment that puppy's little tongue licked the Mastiff's nose, the ice was broken - big girl licked its face, then its toys, and ever since, they get along great. BUT with KITTENS, that's much harder of course. Thanks for the video, fascinating, and beautiful home, by the way! ENJOY life with the little felines :-)

[@Desanirain]

Watching Prince is like watching my Dobes when we introduced kittens/puppies/foals. A well raised Dobe that is introduced properly, absolutely love other animals. I can't count how many kittens our Dobes adopted and treated them as their own. One time Babe kept pestering us until we followed her over to the barn where a wild kitten was abandoned by its mom. The poor thing was sick and malnourished. Between the vet, us and Babe the kitten pulled through and started to follow Babe around like a puppy. He became a great first cat to introduce puppies to. Thank you Joel for showing how great this breed is if given a proper start.

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

This is just awesome. Prince has learned so quickly to have a proper reaction. Lesson here is to have patience and have a soft introduction of cats to dogs making sure that they don't get overwhelmed...

[@dysenterymatt]

Man, this is probably one of the most interesting videos you've ever made. I hope you make more 'training' videos with Prince and your cats, because my wife has been flirting with the idea of bringing a kitten into our home, and I'm unsure how to introduce that to our 20 month old Jindo.

[@kyliewileywumpuswoorankin9017]

Thank you so much for this video! Very sweet moment

[@mollie.howe33]

I mean what else did we expect? Prince is a perfectly well rounded dog. Thank you for sharing! They will all be cuddling in no time.

[@michaelgiuggio3954]

Awesome. This was great. Nice family.

[@SacredArcana]

Prince is the bestest boyyyy!!!! Good job handsome Princey!!!! Pls give a nice treat for his first time being a good boy with the kitties!!!🥰😍🩵

[@fatalblue]

I feel I shouldn't be based on how he's acted with smaller and/or more timid dogs but seeing how quickly he realized the need to make himself appare as friendly as possible was impressive. Even though he hasn't been around cats it took him no time to pick up the need to be careful and gentle around them. Please do share periodic updates on the kittens and Prince. I have faith the trio will become close esp with how bold the male kitten seems. He should be a good influence on his sister and help her warm up to Price faster.

[@abaddon2148]

prince is such a BEAUTIFUL specimen. a gorgeous dog!

[@Musiclover-uo2oi]

Beautiful! We introduced our Ragdoll cat Kiwi to our male standard poodle this way. Be very patient with dogs that have high prey drive and you’ll succeed. Our cat adores Caesar and has never hissed, nor has he ever growled at her.

[@ScaryFear]

Thank you for sharing this video. Prince is amazing. I have a young female doberman. I am teaching her to be good with my chickens using this same technique. It's been going very well.

[@Sviatoslav_The_Brave]

Male cat was like "listen, dude, we can chill, just don't be too much, have some restraint"

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

So excited for this video! My dog loves kitties. Good job sweet prince!

[@Mishakeet]

Thanks for sharing this moment with us ❤

[@michelleo8499]

LOVED this! So freaking cute! And, yes, Prince is a very good boy!

[@TheFourChanner]

super sweet! greetings from germany!

[@mmperrier50]

Was smiling all the way watching this. Beautiful to watch. We need more like this please ❤❤❤

[@Jessica-re3ke]

i could watch their interactions all day 😄 so fascinating to watch their body language and reactions to one another. hope we get to see more videos of them!

[@nyremusic11]

what a STELLAR first introduction, those three will be besties in no time. I have 2 cats (one who plays fetch!) and I hope to bring a doberman into the family in the future!

[@tjvirginia1319]

I have a feeling they're gonna all be buddies in a short while! Thank you for sharing such a sweet moment with us! I did have to chuckle as sometimes you spoke to your kids in the same tone in which you speak to Prince 😂

[@angei8668]

I really need more of this. Thank you so much!

[@AlethrialTheElvenEmpress]

I’m catching up on your videos. I love cats! My mom helps rescue and foster cats. I’m really relieved and grateful that you mentioned “we want them to know this is a safe place.” Slow introductions are needed with the cat feeling safe. My mom has cats she’s worked weeks on that still have a long way to go. Sometimes people return cats because they didn’t introduce the cats to other cats/dogs appropriately, and the poor cat is traumatized. It’s so refreshing seeing how gentle everyone is and teaching Prince to back off when they hiss.

[@MysiaJadwisia]

A year ago we took in a stray cat. She was about 8 months old, terrified and starving. Hunger motivated her to warm up to us pretty quickly, but she had a huge problem with other cats. She was growling like a tasmanian devil in presence of any other cat. Thankfully, she grew past this fear, now she only growls at strangers. ;) So maybe this kitten grew up with 3 dogs, but she just doesn't have pleasant association with them. Great introduction, I would've done it the same way. Great job raising Princey to be such a good boi. He's outstanding.

[@melmardiamond]

aww I loved this video, wanna see how they come along later in life too

[@suescott5797]

Didn't think I could love Prince more. Thank you for sharing this sweet moment.

[@Stina85]

Prince acts like our big dog as a gentle giant with small creatures. They want to play and explore new things, but are cautiously curious. I was giggling seeing how sweet he was being towards your new kitties! Prince is the bestest boy. ❤ I appreciate you showing us what these interactions can look like, even with the most well-trained dog.

[@jamesabergas]

I have realised just how clever my doggie is thanks to your videos. Thank you so much for making your useful info free online

[@helenhu8128]

I love the “we got to get through the smacking” line lol

[@mmperrier50]

They’re going to be a riot once they all settle in together ❤❤❤

[@atimidbirb]

AWWW this is so sweet!! And we usually only see other dogs reacting to HIM in this way, so seeing Prince absolutely tripping because there is a new scent is hilarious xD "what is that? oh my god wHAT IS THAT!" I think he will be fine, though. He deals with small dogs on like a daily basis, so I´m assuming he does not have a strong prey drive. Plus the grey kitten is very chill. Perfect first cat to meet!

[@chelseacushman2242]

thank you for sharing part of your world, home and family - so beautiful !! prince is such a good boy, being respectful but super curious and gentle. great first meeting and reactions. i think he's going to have so much fun with the cats once they get to know him and the house, playing and romping around together . love when different species play with each other and are buddies !

[@Rastafaustian]

You've really fostered a great deal of empathy and kindness in Prince.

[@rico4you]

Joel, Family and Prince ...what a Team....and now more with new Kittens 🐈...and example of True Leadership!

[@ShiandiPlays]

This is just pure joy in a video, how happy Prince was that you got him new friends just makes the heart melt. What an amazing boy!

[@guntheringeborg4292]

Please keep us updated!

[@bastanley]

I could have watched more of that! Prince is so charming!!! Thanks for posting this. Please show more as Prince and the kittens adapt to each other.

[@maia2387]

Thank you for sharing this! super special moment

[@jennabennett4236]

This is, quite possibly, the sweetest thing I've ever seen!!! Prince is just the best boy!!❤

[@skylercahill6436]

Good job Prince! Our female cats were always fearful/aggressive towards our dogs also, the male cats were more chill 🤷🏼‍♀️ Sweet to see Joel caring for and comforting the kittens, a lot of people hate cats and won’t even look at them 🙄

[@SilvaDreams]

I have a feeling it's part of the male/female nature that is even in us humans. The female just wants to run away when threatened but males tend to be more chill and investigate till threatened.

[@EdgarAllanGo]

Oh this is perfect, I want to introduce my dog to cats. Thank you for posting this!

[@kayleenb]

I LOVE THIS JOEL!!! Thanks so much for sharing !! This is an excellent way to go with training a dog with new kittens!! I did something similar with my pup when I brought her home and had two - 3 year old cats. It took a while but they all get along great now and my dog knows not to mess with the cats when they smack her in the face - but sometimes she thinks they want to play and she gets a little wild. But she knows they are the bosses of the house and would never hurt them. This is so awesome ! I love your channel and I’ve told sooo many other dog owners to watch your videos for training advice!! 🙏🐶🐈‍⬛

[@lauraduryea4341]

Great video thank you for sharing their meeting with us!!

[@cardiomommychassy]

You are the best. Thank you for your videos. Beautiful family.

[@sibeldjc1864]

OMG everything in this video, and I mean e v e r y t h i n g, is just absolutely wholesome 😍🥰 I love that you show us your beautiful living room, and your daughters almost too stunning to be real blond hair is just wowww (all your kids are very good looking already), the babies and Prince are just too funny to observe and also great job to the camera man or woman 🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 (My batterie is almost down but who cares, I could still watch the video and even comment lol)

[@l.shea.l]

This is magical and adorable, PLEASE keep us updated on the relationships between these three, it's wonderful to see Prince like this!!

[@em-lou9460]

Aww What a wholesome sweet moment prince is such a lovely dog they way he interacts with the kittens 🐱 🥰

[@BodyVenture]

❤ congrats on the two cuties. dogs & cats are the perfect combination for me and it’s so beautiful watching them learning each others body language. Enjoy 🥰

[@SJane3]

The best boy! So happy he made friends with at least one of them! I can already see that one friendly cat playing chase with Prince!

[@Nemokiddy]

I love how so many animals seem to instinctively know when they are dealing with babies, even if from another species. Prince seemed soo excited and still very good at controlling himself and stay gentle despite being so excited. Indeed, a very good boy!

[@Catbooks]

Aw, what a great dog Prince is. Loved it when he play bowed to the little boy kitten. Good boy, Prince!

[@ewaldsteven]

What a sweet Prince of Cats! Thanks for sharing.

[@Yosser70]

You’ve got to love kittens! Prince can take down a 200lbs aggressive dog but you just know these 2 kittens will chase him around and give him endless boops in total safety :)

[@Chilipotamus]

My dad used to have a Rottweiler/Great Dane mix that was as imposing as any dog you could imagine, but he was absolutely out in place by Dads' 9 pound runt kitty, the power dynamics of animal relationships is always funny shit

[@ltpdogtrainingNJ]

I LOVE this new video & content bringing two lovely new kittens into your home! This is going to make for some very interesting & useful content! Your channel keeps getting better & better! My 3yr Calico kitty naturally stands up to my new 100 lb rescue Rottie (because I have since trained him how to behave) and has smacked him, which he respects. Just like Mr. Beckman did, I taught my dog to back off when a cat hisses. Now he does a playbow when the cat asserts itself, just like Princey did! My 3yr ginger tabby Aslan just growls at Teddy, but runs away when the dog comes closer. Aslan is dominant & has chased after smaller dogs in the past. I think that as soon as the dog learns to respect a cat's personal space, the cat will feel safer & then feel comfortable to want to investigate. I love the confidence of your little male kitten! Rolling on his back like that! Very cute! Because these dogs are so big, and can easily injure a cat with one (playful) paw, I personally implement strict dog rules: Dear Doggie, 1. You must never enter the cat's Room. I have propped and secured that door open with a 6in long 2x4 block so they can get away from you (to their litterboxes & safe zone) at any time. You won't be able to push it open further because I looped a cord through an S-hook into a screw eye & around the doorknob to hold the door securely onto that block when you're loose in the house. 2. The cats are never to be chased. 3. Respect the cat's personal space. If it hisses, growls, or otherwise tells you to back off, do so. If a cat smacks you, leave & go lay down. 4. Humans can pet any cat at any time and you, sweet doggie, need to stay back until we're done. 5. If a treat falls near any cat, and you back off & let the cat have it, I will reward you handsomely with a 'jackpot'. ☮️😂

[@jdevantier7520]

prince was such a good boy, hope we get to see more of the kittens

[@Dunnooooo123]

I need to see more of this! This was so fascinating, amazing insight into animal behaviour.

[@samashby1838]

Appreciate your family sharing that moment, you're sure to have many more cherished times when they all get used to each other, may I also say what an absolutely beautiful family you have. Congratulations on the new additions, Prince was such a good boy, it was truly heart warming to watch, many thanks from across the pond.

[@FeistyFox420]

I have so much respect and admiration for the way you understand and respect these animals! Prince is so excited and curious about his new family members but so sweet about them feeling unsure. It’s truly beautiful to see what an amazing and intelligent dog he is. A perfect representation of the breed.

[@kristenbradley6958]

Great video. Loved it and even teared up at how sweet it all was. Definitely the right way to introduce new pets. Thank you for sharing!!