{"id":19443,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:39","slug":"can-dogs-scare-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs scare cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#Can_dogs_scare_cats\" title=\"Can dogs scare cats?\">Can dogs scare cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog_to_stop_being_scared_of_a_cat\" title=\"How do you get a dog to stop being scared of a cat?\">How do you get a dog to stop being scared of a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#Why_are_dogs_scare_of_cats\" title=\"Why are dogs scare of cats?\">Why are dogs scare of cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#Will_a_dog_try_to_kill_a_cat\" title=\"Will a dog try to kill a cat?\">Will a dog try to kill a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#What_can_scare_a_cat\" title=\"What can scare a cat?\">What can scare a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#Why_my_dog_is_afraid_of_cats\" title=\"Why my dog is afraid of cats?\">Why my dog is afraid of cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-scare-cats\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog_that_hates_cats_to_like_them\" title=\"How do you get a dog that hates cats to like them?\">How do you get a dog that hates cats to like them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_scare_cats\"><\/span>Can dogs scare cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog fearing cats is not typical, but <b>it does happen. Dogs having fears, or more intense phobias can cause anxiety to both pet and owner. Understanding a dog&#8217;s fear and its triggers as well as how to help him work through his fear is essential.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog_to_stop_being_scared_of_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you get a dog to stop being scared of a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reward Positive Behavior<\/b> Teaching and training your dog through positive behavior rewards and discouraging their showing fear is called counter-conditioning. You can train your pooch to stand still or to lie down beside you. Whenever he does something positive, reward him with a treat and praise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_scare_of_cats\"><\/span>Why are dogs scare of cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs have a natural instinct to chase smaller animals that flee, an instinct common among cats. Most cats flee from a dog, while others take actions such as hissing, arching their backs and swiping at the dog. After being scratched by a cat, some dogs can become fearful of cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_try_to_kill_a_cat\"><\/span>Will a dog try to kill a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not that it happens rarely. In fact, <b>it&#8217;s pretty common for dogs to want to hurt cats. It&#8217;s just that a) cats are pretty good at staying away from dogs who&#8217;d rather they not be around and b) dogs are very efficient at eradicating cats. The wounds they inflict are usually deep, crushing injuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_scare_a_cat\"><\/span>What can scare a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 things cats absolutely hate<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1) Smells. As a general rule, cats are sensitive when it comes to smells, but there are a few scents they hate that might just surprise you.  <\/li>\n<li>2) Too much attention.  <\/li>\n<li>3) Not enough attention.  <\/li>\n<li>4) Medicine.  <\/li>\n<li>6) Competition.  <\/li>\n<li>7) Loud noises.  <\/li>\n<li>8) Tummy rubs.  <\/li>\n<li>9) Baths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_my_dog_is_afraid_of_cats\"><\/span>Why my dog is afraid of cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Are Dogs Afraid of Cats? Dogs may be afraid of cats due to <b>negative past experiences where they often misinterpreted the cat&#8217;s wagging tail or body language such as a cat staring at a dog as well as vocalizations like purring which may be mistaken for growling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog_that_hates_cats_to_like_them\"><\/span>How do you get a dog that hates cats to like them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips on how to make a dog and cat become friends<\/b><\/p>\n<li>1)Obedience training. When there is a problem between cats and dogs, it is usually caused by the dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>2)Allow interaction only under your supervision.  <\/li>\n<li>3)&#8217;Safe spot&#8217; for cat.  <\/li>\n<li>4)Swap scents.  <\/li>\n<li>5)Desensitization.  <\/li>\n<li>6)Let your cat go.  <\/li>\n<li>7)Keep the situation positive.  <\/li>\n<li>8)Go slow.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs scare cats?How do you get a dog to stop being scared of a cat?Why are dogs scare of cats?Will a dog try to kill a cat?What can scare a cat?Why my dog is afraid of cats?How do you get a dog that hates cats to like them? 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