My Cattle Dog puppy herds and antagonizes my cats. What to do?

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Hi, We have a new 4 month old Australian Cattle dog mix. I understand it's in their nature to want to herd animals but do you have any suggestions for keeping a her from pinning down and antagonizing my cats? She is being relentless!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 23 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

There are a few things you can do: One, if you noticed Jessie going for your cat, break them up and place them in separate areas for a bit to settle down. Once calm, you can then reintroduce them. You can also redirect Jessie's behavior to something more appropriate such as a chew or puzzle toy that will hold her attention, or work on a few basic tricks such as paying attention to you or sitting for a treat. This can help teach her what you want her to pay attention to, and that the fun stops if she becomes too focused on your cat. Second, having a sort of "sanctuary" for your cat that Jessie can't get to, such as a room that is gated off by a baby gate can help ensure your cat has a place to go and relax without being bothered. You can place your cat's food, water, litter, etc in here to allow your cat to eat and rest. Having plenty of perches such as cat trees or other perches that your cat can get to and your dog can't can also help give your cat a chance to get away and observe without being bothered. Be sure to never leave the two together unattended as even the sweetest cat or dog can accidentally injure the other!

My Cattle Dog puppy herds and antagonizes my cats. What to do?

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