Are Kelpie crosses good with cats? How to train them not to chase?

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Hi, I was wondering about kelpie x's and getting along with cats. Do they normally do fine with them? And how do you go about training them to not chase and play with the cats? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 3 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Kelpie crosses can be fine with cats, but they must be introduced slowly. When you first bring your puppy home, I would keep them in rooms separated by a door. This way, they can get used to the smells and sounds of each other without contact. Make sure your cat has a litter box, food, and water in their room. You can also place a blanket with the puppy's smell in the cat's room, and a blanket with the cat's smell in the puppy's room. I would also consider get a Feliway for your cat and a DAP for your puppy. These are pheromone diffusers that help with anxiety and should also help ease the transition. Once both pets seem relaxed with the current situation, swap rooms placing the cat in the puppy's room and vice versa. You can do this switch several times over the course of the introductions. Once they are both comfortable with the smells of each other, it's time for them to meet face to face. I would introduce the puppy on a leash to the cat while he is in a cat carrier or on the other side of a baby gate. Reward the puppy for being calm and quiet near the cat. Once they seem comfortable with each other, the baby gate can be taken away. Make sure your cat has a cat tree where he can escape from the puppy as needed, and don't allow the puppy to chase the kitten. I will give you a link to a website that details how to train the puppy not to chase the cat: http://bestfriends.org/resources/dog-chasing-cat-tips-stopping-behavior

Are Kelpie crosses good with cats? How to train them not to chase?

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