Puppies

There is no reason why dogs and cats have to be sworn enemies—in fact, if you are tactful with initial interactions, they may learn to like each other! • Hold your puppy in your lap and allow the cat to come up and sniff. Make sure the pup does not lunge at the cat. • Distract the puppy with a toy or a treat and praise and reward him when he switches his attention away from the cat. • Keep practicing so the puppy is more interested in the rewards you are offering than in the cat. • Next, allow the puppy on the floor but make sure the cat has an escape route, such as a high surface, so he can get out of the way if he feels threatened. Allow the pup to look at the cat, and then call him away, offering him a toy or a treat. Introducing a Cat to the Puppy

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Puppies