{"id":21689,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:58","slug":"can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Can my dog be jealous of my cat?"},"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-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#Can_my_dog_be_jealous_of_my_cat\" title=\"Can my dog be jealous of my cat?\">Can my dog be jealous of my cat?<\/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-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_jealous_dog\" title=\"What do you do with a jealous dog?\">What do you do with a jealous dog?<\/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-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_another_animal\" title=\"Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another animal?\">Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#How_do_you_fix_a_jealous_dog\" title=\"How do you fix a jealous dog?\">How do you fix a jealous dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_jealous_dog\" title=\"What are the signs of a jealous dog?\">What are the signs of a jealous dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_possessive\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from being possessive?\">How do you stop a dog from being possessive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_jealous_of_my_other_dog\" title=\"Why is my dog so jealous of my other dog?\">Why is my dog so jealous of my other dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_another_dog\" title=\"Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another dog?\">Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-my-dog-be-jealous-of-my-cat\/#Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_my_cat\" title=\"Why does my dog get jealous when I pet my cat?\">Why does my dog get jealous when I pet my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harris said that while <b>anecdotal accounts tell of dogs being jealous of partners, cats and babies, the animals&#8217; jealousy is thought to be primordial and similar to that seen in babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_jealous_dog\"><\/span>What do you do with a jealous dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top tips for dealing with jealous dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ignore unwanted behavior. Don&#8217;t react when your dog barks, growls, paws at you or otherwise shows signs of jealousy.  <\/li>\n<li>Reward good behavior. Reward your dog with treats and attention only when they&#8217;re calm and relaxed.  <\/li>\n<li>Review training exercises.  <\/li>\n<li>Include newcomers in activities.<\/li>\n<p>30 Jul 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_another_animal\"><\/span>Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because a dog is jealous doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean he&#8217;s possessive or protective. <b>The jealous dog sees other people or pets as a rival for your attention and love. He tries to force himself in between you and someone else or another pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_like_my_cat\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to like my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Help! <\/b><b>My Cat and Dog Don&#8217;t Get Along &#8211; How to Introduce your Cat and Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>It&#8217;s All About The Smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Ensure Your Cat Has Their Own Territory.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise Them Together.  <\/li>\n<li>Plan The First Time They Meet Carefully.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Cat Is Relaxed.  <\/li>\n<li>Show Equal Amounts Of Fuss To Both Pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Separate Them After Their First Meeting.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_jealous_of_my_cat\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is jealous of my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Signs of Jealousy in Pets<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Aggression.  <\/li>\n<li>Going to the bathroom indoors\/outside the litter box.  <\/li>\n<li>Paying extra attention to you (being clingy)  <\/li>\n<li>Pushy behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Growling, hissing, or getting into a fight with another pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Trying to scare off strangers.  <\/li>\n<li>Doing a trick.  <\/li>\n<li>Crowding your space.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_being_jealous_of_my_cat\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop being jealous of my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>u200cTo stop your dog&#8217;s jealous behavior early, you can try the following tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Record examples that cause jealousy or aggression in your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid giving too much attention to one pet over another.<\/li>\n<li>Train your dog to feel safe and relaxed in their crate.<\/li>\n<li>Make a separate feeding space for multiple animals.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_jealous_dog\"><\/span>How do you fix a jealous dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>u200cTo stop your dog&#8217;s jealous behavior early, you can try the following tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Record examples that cause jealousy or aggression in your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid giving too much attention to one pet over another.<\/li>\n<li>Train your dog to feel safe and relaxed in their crate.<\/li>\n<li>Make a separate feeding space for multiple animals.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_jealous_dog\"><\/span>What are the signs of a jealous dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Signs of Jealousy in Pets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggression.  <\/li>\n<li>Going to the bathroom indoors\/outside the litter box.  <\/li>\n<li>Paying extra attention to you (being clingy)  <\/li>\n<li>Pushy behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Growling, hissing, or getting into a fight with another pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Trying to scare off strangers.  <\/li>\n<li>Doing a trick.  <\/li>\n<li>Crowding your space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_possessive\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from being possessive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Teach leave and give commands<\/b> Give is another useful command for combatting possessiveness in your dog. You can teach your dog to give when he has a toy in his mouth. Gently take the toy in your hand without trying to pull it away. With your other hand, show your puppy some treats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_jealous_of_my_other_dog\"><\/span>Why is my dog so jealous of my other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because a dog is jealous doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean he&#8217;s possessive or protective. <b>The jealous dog sees other people or pets as a rival for your attention and love. He tries to force himself in between you and someone else or another pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_another_dog\"><\/span>Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to an official study on animal behavior that focused specifically on jealousy in dogs, they do display envy. This jealousy in dogs sample <b>focused on an owner&#8217;s attention being captured by another dog, but scientists believe dogs are capable of jealousy in relation to any type of social creature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_my_cat\"><\/span>Why does my dog get jealous when I pet my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harris said that while anecdotal accounts tell of dogs being jealous of partners, cats and babies, <b>the animals&#8217; jealousy is thought to be primordial and similar to that seen in babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_jealous\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from being jealous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Signs of Jealousy in Pets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggression.  <\/li>\n<li>Going to the bathroom indoors\/outside the litter box.  <\/li>\n<li>Paying extra attention to you (being clingy)  <\/li>\n<li>Pushy behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Growling, hissing, or getting into a fight with another pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Trying to scare off strangers.  <\/li>\n<li>Doing a trick.  <\/li>\n<li>Crowding your space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get used to a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liz Palika noted that, in her experience, the get acquainted process usually takes <b>two to three weeks. Dr. Landsberg noted that sometimes it&#8217;s not easy to tell by their interactions if a dog and cat are getting along or not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_like_cats\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to like cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips on how to make a dog and a cat become acquainted.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>1)Obedience training.  <\/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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_being_aggressive_to_cats\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from being aggressive to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can often stop a dog from being aggressive towards cats with positive reinforcement and redirection training.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Match Personalities.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Basic Commands.  <\/li>\n<li>Redirect the Behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Your Pets Entertained and Busy.  <\/li>\n<li>Introduce Them All Over Again.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_teach_a_dog_to_tolerate_cats\"><\/span>Can you teach a dog to tolerate cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reality is that some dogs will never be able to coexist happily with cats. With the right planning and a lot of patience, however, <b>it is absolutely possible to teach some dogs to tolerate, or even become buddies with cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_dog_get_jealous_of_my_cat\"><\/span>Does my dog get jealous of my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To legions of dog-owners, the finding will come as no surprise: <b>it does not take much to make a dog feel jealous. Researchers in the US studied 36 dogs and found that most were indifferent when their owners ignored them and read aloud from a children&#8217;s pop-up book.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_likes_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog likes a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>u200cTo stop your dog&#8217;s jealous behavior early, you can try the following tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Record examples that cause jealousy or aggression in your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid giving too much attention to one pet over another.<\/li>\n<li>Train your dog to feel safe and relaxed in their crate.<\/li>\n<li>Make a separate feeding space for multiple animals.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_get_jealous_when_I_pet_the_cat\"><\/span>Why does my dog get jealous when I pet the cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harris said that while anecdotal accounts tell of dogs being jealous of partners, cats and babies, <b>the animals&#8217; jealousy is thought to be primordial and similar to that seen in babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_being_jealous\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop being jealous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just because a dog is jealous doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean he&#8217;s possessive or protective. <b>The jealous dog sees other people or pets as a rival for your attention and love. He tries to force himself in between you and someone else or another pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can my dog be jealous of my cat?What do you do with a jealous dog?Why does my dog get jealous when I pet another animal?How can I get my dog to like my cat?How do I know if my dog is jealous of my cat?How do I get my dog to stop&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21689"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21689\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}