How can I stop my dog from hurting my kitten?

Put your kitten in a crate, or behind a pet barrier that your dog cannot get through. Introduce your dog, while on a leash, to the kitten in the crate or behind the barrier. If your dog barks, scratches or rushes the crate or barrier, reprimand your dog, ask him to ‘down-stay’ or ‘leave it’.

How can I get my dog to calm down with my new kitten?

Put your dog’s leash on, and using treats, have him either sit or lie down and stay. Have another family member or friend enter the room and quietly sit down next to your new cat, but don’t have them physically restrain her. Have this person offer your cat some special pieces of food or catnip.

How do I stop my dog from trying to kill my cat?

Redirect the Behavior If he tries to lunge or chase your cat, tell him “no” and put him in a room by himself for a few minutes. As soon as you notice your dog fixating on your cat, redirect his attention immediately. Tell him to come or leave it. When he turns and obeys you, praise him and give him treats.

How long does it take a kitten to get used to a dog?

Allow at least one to two days for your cat to settle in before introducing them to your dog.

Why is my dog so obsessed with my kitten?

If your dog has a strong prey drive (the inclination to seek out, chase and potentially capture animals seen as prey — usually smaller animals such as cats or rabbits), she might become very focused on the cat. She’ll stiffen, stare, and may start barking or whining.

Do dogs kill kittens?

Even if your dog is OK with your adult cats, it is important to watch her closely when she’s with a kitten. If your dog is young and high-energy, she could hurt or kill the kitten simply by trying to play.

Why does my cat hate my dog?

Why do cats hate dogs? Dogs are descendants of naturally social wolves, while cats’ ancestors are Arabian wildcats, who were known primarily to be loners. Dogs have an instinct to chase small prey — especially if it’s fleeing. It’s no secret that cats typically don’t enjoy being chased, even if dogs view it as a game.

How do I Stop my kitten from attacking my other cats?

Prepare to be patient. There are a number of ways you can encourage healthy, vigorous play in your kitten but avoid aggressive behavior that may result in injury. Place a bell on the attack cat to give other cats or small children in the household time to escape and to cue you so you can interrupt and stop the behavior.

Why is my cat attacking me all of a sudden?

In kittens, most aggression is caused by fear or curiosity. In older cats, there may be other reasons for cat aggression and attacks, such as redirected aggression, or when a cat lashes out at its owner because it senses something is wrong.

What are the dangers of a kitten-dog relationship?

Both behaviors can result in either the kitten or your dog being injured. A feisty kitten can scratch a dog’s nose or eyes, resulting in injuries, and getting the kitten-dog relationship off to a poor start.

How do I Stop my Dog from chasing my new kitten?

Teach your dog a strong ‘down-stay’ or ‘leave it’ command. Put your dog on a leash. Have a route of escape for your kitten, like a cat tree or a room with a barrier the cat can easily escape to, but the dog cannot follow. Ask your dog to ‘down-stay’ while your new kitten is allowed to investigate the home.