{"id":4186,"date":"2022-04-29T11:14:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-30T11:33:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-30T11:33:04","slug":"why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are dogs so obsessed with 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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Why_are_dogs_so_obsessed_with_cats\" title=\"Why are dogs so obsessed with cats?\">Why are dogs so obsessed with 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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Do_dogs_want_to_kill_cats\" title=\"Do dogs want to kill cats?\">Do dogs want to kill cats?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#What_do_dogs_think_when_they_see_a_cat\" title=\"What do dogs think when they see a cat?\">What do dogs think when they see a cat?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chasing_the_cat\" title=\"How can I get my dog to stop chasing the cat?\">How can I get my dog to stop chasing the 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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Can_dogs_sense_cats\" title=\"Can dogs sense cats?\">Can dogs sense cats?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#What_dogs_are_bad_with_cats\" title=\"What dogs are bad with cats?\">What dogs are bad with 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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Can_a_cat_kill_a_human\" title=\"Can a cat kill a human?\">Can a cat kill a human?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Do_cats_get_emotionally_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners?\">Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Why_do_cats_hate_belly_rubs\" title=\"Why do cats hate belly rubs?\">Why do cats hate belly rubs?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#What_Do_Cats_Think_about_their_owners\" title=\"What Do Cats Think about their owners?\">What Do Cats Think about their owners?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#How_do_I_socialize_my_dog_and_cat\" title=\"How do I socialize my dog and cat?\">How do I socialize my dog and cat?<\/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\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Do_cats_get_jealous_of_dogs\" title=\"Do cats get jealous of dogs?\">Do cats get jealous of dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is playing or being aggressive?\">How can you tell if a dog is playing or being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Can_cats_smell_as_good_as_dogs\" title=\"Can cats smell as good as dogs?\">Can cats smell as good as dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats\/#Can_cats_sense_if_youre_a_good_person\" title=\"Can cats sense if you\u2019re a good person?\">Can cats sense if you\u2019re a good person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_so_obsessed_with_cats\"><\/span>Why are dogs so obsessed with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If your dog has a strong prey drive (the inclination to seek out, chase and potentially capture animals seen as prey \u2014 usually smaller animals such as cats or rabbits), she might become very focused on the cat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-want-to-kill-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_want_to_kill_cats\"><\/span>Do dogs want to kill cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s pretty common for dogs to want to hurt cats. It\u2019s just that a) cats are pretty good at staying away from dogs who\u2019d rather they not be around and b) dogs are very efficient at eradicating cats.\u00a0 Because these dogs view cats as prey, this kind of behavior is referred to as predatory aggression.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_think_when_they_see_a_cat\"><\/span>What do dogs think when they see a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116605\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat.jpg\" alt=\"What do dogs think when they see a cat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-think-when-they-see-a-cat-768x358.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The science behind dogs thinking they are cats is mostly to do with behavior and influence. The dog does not literally sit there thinking they are a cat. However, what they may do is display certain feline trains because of the influence of having cats around and the impact this has on their behavior.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chasing-the\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chasing_the_cat\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to stop chasing the cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Stop Your Dog from Chasing Your Cat<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Match Personalities. If you haven\u2019t adopted your cat or dog yet, try to match their personalities first.<\/li>\n<li>Teach Basic Commands. To cut down on your dog\u2019s prey behavior, you may need to teach some basic commands to your pup again.<\/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<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZT3fmV4KV4s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_cats\"><\/span>Can dogs sense cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dogs with a history of being aggressive with cats paid the most attention to the cat sounds. It appears that dogs can smell cats but what will most get their interest will be the \u201cMeow\u201d and other sounds of the cat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dogs-are-bad-with-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_bad_with_cats\"><\/span>What dogs are bad with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are not them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australian Cattle Dog. This adorable herding breed makes a loyal and devoted pet, but your cat may have a different opinion.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Miniature Schnauzer.<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky.<\/li>\n<li>Weimaraner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-cat-kill-a-human\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_kill_a_human\"><\/span>Can a cat kill a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of their small size, domesticated house cats pose little physical danger to adult humans. However, in the USA cats inflict about 400,000 bites per year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-cats-get-emotionally-attached-to-their\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_emotionally_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116606\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-emotionally-attached-to-their-owners.jpg\" alt=\"Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners?\" width=\"602\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-emotionally-attached-to-their-owners.jpg 602w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-emotionally-attached-to-their-owners-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Researchers say they have found that, like children and dogs, cats form emotional attachments to their caregivers including something known as \u201csecure attachment\u201d \u2013 a situation in which the presence of a caregiver helps them to feel secure, calm, safe and comfortable enough to explore their environment.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3kf_8vOXtBM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-cats-hate-belly-rubs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_hate_belly_rubs\"><\/span>Why do cats hate belly rubs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do some cats dislike belly rubs? Hair follicles on the belly and tail area are hypersensitive to touch, so petting there can be overstimulating, Provoost says. \u201cCats prefer to be pet and scratched on the head, specifically under their chin and cheeks,\u201d where they have scent glands, Provoost says.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-cats-think-about-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Cats_Think_about_their_owners\"><\/span>What Do Cats Think about their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do cats think of their owners as parents?\u00a0 By rubbing around our legs when they greet us, cats show that they regard us as friendly but at the same time slightly superior to them. When living in a family group, kittens rub on their mothers, females rub on males and smaller cats rub on bigger cats.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-socialize-my-dog-and-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_socialize_my_dog_and_cat\"><\/span>How do I socialize my dog and cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to introduce a dog and cat<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Getting started. Make sure the cat has access to a dog-free sanctuary at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the pets separate at first.<\/li>\n<li>Feed them on opposite sides of a closed door.<\/li>\n<li>Teach basic commands.<\/li>\n<li>Begin face-to-face meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat sessions daily.<\/li>\n<li>Allow pets loose together.<\/li>\n<li>Proceed with caution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-cats-get-jealous-of-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_jealous_of_dogs\"><\/span>Do cats get jealous of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But animal behaviorists do agree that cats get territorial, and sometimes behave in a certain way to establish social dominance. This may result in behaviors that human observers perceive as jealousy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1zyNbdDgUb8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-dog-is-playing-or-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_playing_or_being_aggressive\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is playing or being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Growl: Dogs do growl while playing, but there are two ways to tell different growls apart. An aggressive growl will be accompanied by snarling and snapping, while a playful growl is just a sound, accompanied by relaxed body movements (no tension).<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Do cats know when you\u2019re mad at them?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116607\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-know-when-youre-mad-at-them.jpg\" alt=\"Do cats know when you\u2019re mad at them?\" width=\"602\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-know-when-youre-mad-at-them.jpg 602w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-know-when-youre-mad-at-them-300x106.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Compared to our devoted dogs, cats seem pretty unconcerned with human affairs. But it looks like our feline companions pay more attention than we give them credit for. They seem to be able to tell when we are happy. New research has found the first strong evidence that cats are sensitive to human emotional gestures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-cats-smell-as-good-as-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_smell_as_good_as_dogs\"><\/span>Can cats smell as good as dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, cats are able to smell much better than people, but not as well as dogs. While cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, recent research has shown that cats may be better at discerning between different smells.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-cats-sense-if-you-re-a-good-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_sense_if_youre_a_good_person\"><\/span>Can cats sense if you\u2019re a good person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although a cat may not care (as that word is generally used) about human morals, cats can and do distinguish between good and bad people, and are excellent judges of human character and emotion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are dogs so obsessed with cats?Do dogs want to kill cats?What do dogs think when they see a cat?How can I get my dog to stop chasing the cat?Can dogs sense cats?What dogs are bad with cats?Can a cat kill a human?Do cats get emotionally attached to their owners?Why do cats&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":116604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-are-dogs-so-obsessed-with-cats.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4186"}],"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=4186"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116608,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4186\/revisions\/116608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}