How To Teach Your Dog and Cat To Get Along

Ingredients

• A dog and cat
• A crate for each animal
• Dog and cat treats
• Dog and cat toys

Steps

1. Evaluate the situation - Some dogs are more likely than others to harm cats. Learn what you can about a dog’s personality before bringing one home. If you already have a dog, evaluate their temperament before introducing a cat. (21 sec. )
2. To help the animal who’s been with you longer adjust, avoid giving the new animal the run of the house right away. (32 sec. )
3. Supervise the introduction - Supervise the introduction with one or both animals crated. Let each one smell an item belonging to the other. (39 sec. )
4. If you’re introducing a puppy to your cat, hold the puppy and let the cat smell it. Do not hold the cat. (46 sec. )
5. Provide treats and toys - Provide treats and toys so the animals associate this together time with a pleasant experience. (52 sec. )
6. Limit supervised visits - End the visit if things get too rough. Say “No,” and separate the animals. (59 sec. )
7. Feed cat out of reach of dog - Feed your cat out of reach of the dog so the dog won’t eat the cat’s food. (65 sec. )
8. Extend supervised visits - Increase the length of supervised visits as your pets make progress. Continue rewarding them with treats and play. If all goes well, you can expect to reach your goal within 3-4 weeks. (70 sec. )
9. Congratulate yourself - Enjoy your one big happy family. You’ve laid the foundation for your pets to be lifelong friends. (81 sec. )
10. Cats need more protein in their diets than dogs do. (89 sec. )