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 15301 Decorative Pet Step 3 Step Warm Cherry  US $149.99
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How do I train my dog to leave my cat alone?
My family just got a bichon on Saturday from a rescue center. She is adorable and she's pretty well behaved except for she likes to chase our cat. Our cat is terrified of the dog, she can't eat or use her litter box without the dog chasing after her. She'll growl at it but that doesn't stop the dog she'll just keep poking her with her nose and she won't leave her alone. Our cat has spent the past five days hiding under beds and behind couches shaking. How do I train the dog to not chase after the cat?
(I answered this question last week and it was number 1 answer. Parts of it may not apply to situation but here it is)
This problem is definetly correctable. Many dogs exhibit prey drive which leads them to chase small animals.
Curbing prey drive (like anything else with dogs) requires
consistancy and timing. We must correct her at the very moment she thinks CHASE and we must correct 'EVERY' single time.
Imagine how your dog acts in a typical chase senerio. She is probably calm and relaxed until all of a sudden a quick movement by the cat or perhaps even the cats arrival will trigger the chase reflex in your dog. This is the very moment you need to spring to action. At this moment she will be the most reseptive to your correction. If your timing is good she will figure out quickly that even thinking about chasing the cat is not in her best interest.
Step 1) Work on the leash. The leash is your best friend. It is much easier to correct her when she is attached to you. Put her in a sit/stay and have a friend bring the cat into the room. Start at a distance and bring the cat slowly closer. At the exact moment she breaks stay to chase or shows behavior indicating the chase (like fixation/staring) just give a firm tug or snap on the leash and say firmly "Leave It!". Dont rush things. Move the cat closer to her slowly (maybe only a few feet per day). Work with her for only 15-20 minutes a day when she is not overly hyper or distacted for best results.
FINALLY.... She will not be on the leash all the time when her prey drive kicks in. Remember Your goal is to correct every single chase attempt. When I introduced my German Shepherd to my cat I left 'weapons' around the house. Try taping up rolled up newspapers or empty and crinkcled some water bottles to place randomly around the house. At the very moment you notice the CHASE or fixation lob the nearest one at your dogs rear end. Your goal is NOT to hurt the dog. You just want to suprise her at the exact moment she is thinking chase. More often then not she wont even suspect you where the one who through the paper and she will come to you for comfort. This is great because she will respect the cat even when your not around because she thinks chasing the cat made the paper scare her.
If there is no weapon around move use your firm voice and move quickly towards her to suprise her. Don't chase her because thats a game and she is much faster then you. Just let her know you mean business.
Good Luck and remember; Timing and Consistancy!
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