How to Stop Your Dog From Going After Your Cats
Dogs instinctively chase anything that moves. Although this instinct is necessary for survival in nature, it can be frustrating and dangerous when your dog chases after animals, cars or other objects. However, you can train your dog not to chase after things. Training your dog not to chase your cat may take several tries and a lot of patience, but it can be done.
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Instructions
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Put the training collar and leash on your dog and command him to sit by you while someone else across the room, holds your cat.
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Praise your dog if he stays still and give him treats. Sternly and confidently command, "No! Leave it!" and jerk the lead if he moves toward the cats. Praise him again once he sits.
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Signal the person holding your cat to take a few steps closer once your dog can sit in the same room as the cat. If your dog moves, reprimand him, jerk the leash, and wait until he is calm and sitting. Continue this process until your dog can sit calmly when the cat is very near.
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Allow your dog move around the room, still leashed, with the cat present. Jerk the leash and reprimand your dog if he lunges toward the cat.
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Continue your training sessions until your dog does not chase the cat. Your dog should learn to obey the command "Leave it!" so that you can stop him if he ever begins to chase anything.
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Tips & Warnings
Be patient. Some dogs may take weeks to learn not to chase cats.
Don't leave your dog and cat alone without supervision until your dog is fully trained not to chase cats.
