Can we make a dog and cat getting along? It’s so existing to add a pet in  your life, either you have a cat or a dog and having them both is a fantasy to you because cats and dogs are two very different species, each evolved for different purposes and each with a unique place in their relationship with humankind . Well here is the good news your cat and your dog living together in harmony is not a fantasy — it can become reality with hard work, patience and time.
The most recent statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association report that 44 percent of U.S. pet owners have multiple-pet households, and the most common combinations include dogs and cats in the mix. Since this combination is the most likely, it’s important to know how to handle the situation if the family pets aren’t playing well together.

The goal should not be for your dog and cat to play together, the goal should be for them to simply co-exist together in the home (if they eventually move to the playful stage that would be a plus)
What you should do at the beginning is to take in consideration the personality of your pets If you have a cat that falls in the defensive antagonist category and want to adopt a dog with a high prey drive, this may be an unsuccessful pairing. Conversely, if you have an older dog that has no interest in playing with smaller animals, and adopt a cat who falls in the avoidance category of not wanting to engage, then you could have a very successful relationship. Appropriate pairing is the foundation of successful cohabitation.

Unfortunately there is no clear cut way to successfully introduce every dog and cat combination into a home the rule of thumb is to set both you and your pets up for success. Be proactive with having safety precautions in place (ex. leash, crate, gate, etc.), progress slowly over a long time frame, and use the assistance of a qualified professional who can work with you and your pets in person if you are at all hesitant to be more specific before the big meeting, give your dog some exercise to burn off some energy. Depending on your cat’s tolerance start the introduction with your dog behind a baby gate, or on a leash. Let the cat explore at her leisure. Never hold or restrain your cat; she needs to have an escape route if necessary. A good relationship may take years to build, or your cat may tolerate your dog without a fuss. No matter how the cat and dog eventually get along, make sure kitty has a space of her own that the dog can’t access. Keep litter boxes in a safe place away from dogs, so cats can do their business in peace don’t forget that you should be Keep all introductions short and as stress-free as possible (for both cat and dog).also the better obedience trained your dog is, the easier the introduction process will be. If your dog will reliably “Come” when called, relax in a “Down-Stay” or “Leave It upon command, the smoother, more controlled, and less stressful the initial interactions will be.  Keep in mind that you must keep your cat and dog securely separated when you are not present and can’t directly supervise. The introduction process should be gradual and progressive over an extended period of time.
You should know that there is no guarantee that every dog/cat combo will live harmoniously together in the home so you have to put their safety in first place.

How to make your pets getting along


Can we make a dog and cat getting along? It’s so existing to add a pet in  your life, either you have a cat or a dog and having them both is a fantasy to you because cats and dogs are two very different species, each evolved for different purposes and each with a unique place in their relationship with humankind . Well here is the good news your cat and your dog living together in harmony is not a fantasy — it can become reality with hard work, patience and time.
The most recent statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association report that 44 percent of U.S. pet owners have multiple-pet households, and the most common combinations include dogs and cats in the mix. Since this combination is the most likely, it’s important to know how to handle the situation if the family pets aren’t playing well together.

The goal should not be for your dog and cat to play together, the goal should be for them to simply co-exist together in the home (if they eventually move to the playful stage that would be a plus)
What you should do at the beginning is to take in consideration the personality of your pets If you have a cat that falls in the defensive antagonist category and want to adopt a dog with a high prey drive, this may be an unsuccessful pairing. Conversely, if you have an older dog that has no interest in playing with smaller animals, and adopt a cat who falls in the avoidance category of not wanting to engage, then you could have a very successful relationship. Appropriate pairing is the foundation of successful cohabitation.

Unfortunately there is no clear cut way to successfully introduce every dog and cat combination into a home the rule of thumb is to set both you and your pets up for success. Be proactive with having safety precautions in place (ex. leash, crate, gate, etc.), progress slowly over a long time frame, and use the assistance of a qualified professional who can work with you and your pets in person if you are at all hesitant to be more specific before the big meeting, give your dog some exercise to burn off some energy. Depending on your cat’s tolerance start the introduction with your dog behind a baby gate, or on a leash. Let the cat explore at her leisure. Never hold or restrain your cat; she needs to have an escape route if necessary. A good relationship may take years to build, or your cat may tolerate your dog without a fuss. No matter how the cat and dog eventually get along, make sure kitty has a space of her own that the dog can’t access. Keep litter boxes in a safe place away from dogs, so cats can do their business in peace don’t forget that you should be Keep all introductions short and as stress-free as possible (for both cat and dog).also the better obedience trained your dog is, the easier the introduction process will be. If your dog will reliably “Come” when called, relax in a “Down-Stay” or “Leave It upon command, the smoother, more controlled, and less stressful the initial interactions will be.  Keep in mind that you must keep your cat and dog securely separated when you are not present and can’t directly supervise. The introduction process should be gradual and progressive over an extended period of time.
You should know that there is no guarantee that every dog/cat combo will live harmoniously together in the home so you have to put their safety in first place.