{"id":4689,"date":"2022-08-07T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:37:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:37:34","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a cat used to a dog?"},"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 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#Do_cats_forgive_abuse\" title=\"Do cats forgive abuse?\">Do cats forgive abuse?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#Do_cats_remember_traumatic_events\" title=\"Do cats remember traumatic events?\">Do cats remember traumatic events?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_stares_at_a_cat\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog stares at a cat?\">What does it mean when a dog stares at a cat?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#What_dog_breeds_do_best_with_cats\" title=\"What dog breeds do best with cats?\">What dog breeds do best with cats?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#What_dog_breeds_can_live_with_cats\" title=\"What dog breeds can live with cats?\">What dog breeds can live with cats?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#Should_I_let_my_cat_and_dog_play_fight\" title=\"Should I let my cat and dog play fight?\">Should I let my cat and dog play fight?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#Will_my_cats_hate_me_if_I_get_a_dog\" title=\"Will my cats hate me if I get a dog?\">Will my cats hate me if I get a dog?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog\/#How_do_I_train_my_cat_not_to_attack_my_dog\" title=\"How do I train my cat not to attack my dog?\">How do I train my cat not to attack my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_cat_used_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a cat used to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allow at least one to two days for your cat to settle in before introducing them to your dog. This may take longer depending on how confident your cat is. During this period your cat and dog should be kept separate. Keep the cat in one room where your dog is not allowed.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-properly-introduce-a-cat-to-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you properly introduce a cat to a dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-introduce-a-cat-to-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_introduce_a_cat_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you introduce a cat to a dog?<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);\">How to introduce a dog and cat<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EWCeD8X3IZg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-a-scared-cat-to-like-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_cat_to_like_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a scared cat to like a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start behavior modification.<\/p>\n<p>Watch your cat\u2019s behavior and body language very closely. As long as he remains calm and non-anxious, reward this behavior with treats (e.g., a plate of canned food), play or petting. Continue this activity for a few minutes, then end the session with a reward.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-are-not-good-with-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_not_good_with_cats\"><\/span>What dog breeds are not good with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Worst Dog Breeds for Cats: 12 Dog Breeds You Don\u2019t Want Around Cats<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are notorious for not getting along with cats, to put it mildly.<\/li>\n<li>American Pitbull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Afghan Hound.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Italian Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Whippet.<\/li>\n<li>Irish Wolfhound.<\/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 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\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\/EWCeD8X3IZg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to get used to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some cats and dogs take to each other right way, it will usually take a few weeks to a few months for a cat to get used to a dog. Of course, the personalities of both pets have a large impact on how long it will take. Remember, you\u2019re not necessarily looking for the pets to become BFFs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-my-dog-kill-my-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_kill_my_cat\"><\/span>Will my dog kill my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, the dog will lose interest in the cat within a couple of hours, but it can take days, weeks or even months.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t feel you can trust your dog around your cat, you should keep them apart. Many dogs can injure or kill a cat very quickly, and your dog can also be injured by the cat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-cats-forgive-abuse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_forgive_abuse\"><\/span>Do cats forgive abuse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a cat will forgive you for hitting her after a little love and treats. But cats will remember long-term abuse they receive in a household. This is because cats have strong survival instincts, which force them to remember abuse for a long time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-cats-remember-traumatic-events\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_traumatic_events\"><\/span>Do cats remember traumatic events?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experts think that the long-term memories that \u201cstick\u201d the most in pets are those having to do with very positive or very negative events, \u201csuch as those related to food and survival, and events that have an emotional impact,\u201d as PetMD puts it. Some cats will remember traumatic events for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allaboutcats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Abandoned-mau-1.jpg\" alt=\"Do Cats Remember Being Abandoned? - All About Cats\" \/><\/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\/3lcEU3Gfyhk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-stares-at-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_stares_at_a_cat\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog stares at a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. She\u2019ll stiffen, stare, and may start barking or whining.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-do-best-with-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_do_best_with_cats\"><\/span>What dog breeds do best with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1: Golden Retriever. Golden Retrievers are one of the best dogs for cats, and \u201cgolden\u201d is a fitting word to describe this classic breed.<\/li>\n<li>#2: Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>#3: Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>#4: Pug.<\/li>\n<li>#5: Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<li>#6: Shetland Sheepdog.<\/li>\n<li>#7: Basset Hound.<\/li>\n<li>#8: Poodle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-can-live-with-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_can_live_with_cats\"><\/span>What dog breeds can live with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most cat-friendly dog breeds<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best breed groups. There are certain breed groups that are more inclined to tolerate or dare we say it, even love the waggy-tailed member of the family.<\/li>\n<li>The beagle.<\/li>\n<li>The golden retriever.<\/li>\n<li>The basset hound.<\/li>\n<li>The Cavalier King Charles spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>The pug.<\/li>\n<li>The labrador retriever.<\/li>\n<li>The bichon frise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-cat-and-dog-play-fight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_cat_and_dog_play_fight\"><\/span>Should I let my cat and dog play fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats and dogs can engage in play fights safely. There\u2019s a fine line between a game and aggression, though. You should always keep a close eye on your kiddos when they interact in this manner.<\/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\/THZNO0zX_pg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"will-my-cats-hate-me-if-i-get-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cats_hate_me_if_I_get_a_dog\"><\/span>Will my cats hate me if I get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It probably won\u2019t hate you, although it won\u2019t be happy about the newcomer (whether dog or cat). Just make sure the new dog gets along well with cats (or is a young puppy so will easily learn to get along with cats). But eventually the cat will calm down and they should get along or at least leave each other alone.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e7TShpHAmYY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-train-my-cat-not-to-attack-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_cat_not_to_attack_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I train my cat not to attack my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give the dog lots of treats and attention to keep him focused on you. Play with the dog and practice obedience commands in the presence of the cat in the carrier. If the dog lunges towards the cat or pays attention to the cat, firmly say \u201cno\u201d and insert your body between the cat and the dog to regain his attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get a cat used to a dog?How do you introduce a cat to a dog?How do you get a scared cat to like a dog?What dog breeds are not good with cats?How long does it take for a cat to get used to a dog?Will my dog kill my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194412,"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\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-cat-used-to-a-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4689"}],"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=4689"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194413,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4689\/revisions\/194413"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}