How do we introduce the dog to the cat?

[Dendra L]

We are getting a golden doodle and we want to know the best way to introduce the dog to our beloved cat. THe cat is good with other animals, we're getting a puppy because we want to teach her to love the cat.THe cats opinoin really matters to us. Any pointers?
THanks All!

 

[Kat W]

Believe it or not the Cat will teach the puppy how to "play" with her. Just bring the pup in...do not make a big deal out of it...let the cat slowly, at his/her own pace come around to the pup...they will probably sniff each other...the pup may do a little bit of a play nip or nosing...the cat may "swat" or hiss at the pup, which will make the pup react. Watch the reaction, he may simply back up and bark at the cat or he may run away, as long as the pup does not get aggressive with the cat, let them go to work it out, they may simply just ignore each other, chances are the cat will run and hide and come around when the pup is sleeping to investigate what is in the house. Let the cat show the pup at a young age who is boss. As the cat swats him, you will need to reinforce the cats swats with the term "leave it". The two will work it out given the chance, the biggest mistake people make is that they think it is cute that the puppy chases the cat, DON'T allow this, even in the beginning or it will never end.
Good Luck

 

[Jackie]

I'd take a damp cloth and rub it on the dog when you get it... keep the cat away safe... giv the cat the damp cloth to smell, get it used to the smell of the dog, do the same with the dog, rub a damp cloth on the cat and give it to the dog to smell so they can learn about each other's smells before they meet.
When it's time for the two fo them to meet, have the dog on a leash, have dthe cat in a carrier just so it's safe as we on't know if the og would chase or not, make it a positive experience, teach the dog that when cat is around it's good things and teach the cat that when dog is around it's good too.

 

[Bobb]

throw the cat on the dogs back, move outa the way

 

[yakevinhoo63]

You might have them exchange a couple of emails, then a few phone calls. After they feel comfortable, dinner at a nice restaurant.

 

[Charlotte]

Start off by keeping them in separate rooms but so they can see eachother, like use a baby gate. The cat will have domination over the puppy because its older and the dog will be scared. just sit with them both in a room someone holding the cat and let the dog just sniff at it. if the dog snarls, tap its nose like you do with any obedience trainging. They will get used to eachother eventually just dont leave them in a room on their own for the first few weeks...

 

[Intan S.]

Thats a hard question. It's like trying to introduce a human to a lion. I dont really know how. (I'm answering cause i need points!)

P.S. hope this helps(or not!)

 

[confusedcannary]

put them both in a cage and put the cages next to each other and let them do what they do or put the dog in a cage and let the cat see the dog and see how they get along\