My dog is harassing my cat. How can I make them coexist safely?

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How do you stop your dog from torturing your cat? He leaves Jasper alone because Jasper actually defends himself, but Pepper lets Dexter push her around. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 60 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is tricky since chasing the cat is it's owner reward. You should keep a tether on Deter in the house and whenever he tries to bother Pepper you should ask him to sit or go to his bed. You should not allow them to be around each other unsupervised and make sure that Pepper has plenty of places where she can escape - cat trees or other elevated places are particularly helpful. If it's continuing you may want to get a behaviorist involved - ask your vet for a referral. This is an article that outlines some training you could work on at home.

My dog is harassing my cat. How can I make them coexist safely?

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