How to Teach your Dog and Cat to Become Friends

Dogs and cats have been gone down in history as notorious enemies, but such is not really the case. Millions of people have cats and dogs which live together in perfect harmony, even if they were not fond of each other at first. If you have ever wondered just what the trick behind getting your feline and your canine to become friends, here are some tips.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Cat
• Dog
• Personal time
• Persistence

How to Teach your Dog and Cat to Become Friends

1. Introduce them to each other. Usually this will be the hardest step. You probably will want the help of a friend to restrain your dog while you introduce it to the cat. Do not let them scratch each other and do this often during the first few weeks. They will eventually calm at seeing each other after a while.
2. Restrain them while they get to know each other. As they get to know each other better, still be at an arms length just in case they try to get into it. Most often your cat will make an escape; cats are very nimble when it comes to getting away from a pesky pup.
3. Repeat this process. The two will learn to live together in harmony over time. Repetition is the key here.
4. Let them live together. Once you are satisfied that they are friends you can let them hang out unattended.

Tips & Warnings

• Cats and dogs can live in harmony. It just takes love, patience and time.