I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions?

On 31 May 2004 15:48:21 -0700 Nickolas whittled these words:
I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.

Stop scolding, distract the dog and redirect him to other activies. If you
need to put him on a tie down for a while so you can get a respite from
having to constantly redirect then do it. This kind of situation is one
in which understanding the principles of behaivor and modification really
helps because you can craft the right solution for your situation. Try
"Smart Trainers, Brilliant Dogs" by Janet Lewis.

--
Diane Blackman
http://dog-play.com/
http://dog-play.com/shop2.html

On 31 May 2004 15:48:21 -0700 Nickolas whittled these words:
I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.

Stop scolding, distract the dog and redirect him to other activies. If you
need to put him on a tie down for a while so you can get a respite from
having to constantly redirect then do it. This kind of situation is one
in which understanding the principles of behaivor and modification really
helps because you can craft the right solution for your situation. Try
"Smart Trainers, Brilliant Dogs" by Janet Lewis.

--
Diane Blackman
http://dog-play.com/
http://dog-play.com/shop2.html

On 31 May 2004 15:48:21 -0700 Nickolas whittled these words:
I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.

Stop scolding, distract the dog and redirect him to other activies. If you
need to put him on a tie down for a while so you can get a respite from
having to constantly redirect then do it. This kind of situation is one
in which understanding the principles of behaivor and modification really
helps because you can craft the right solution for your situation. Try
"Smart Trainers, Brilliant Dogs" by Janet Lewis.

--
Diane Blackman
http://dog-play.com/
http://dog-play.com/shop2.html

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I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions?

Hi,
I would work on teaching your dog to sit and stay, or re-inforcing
that if he already knows those commands.
While they are in the house together, ask the dog to sit stay, and let
the new kitten explore without being annoyed.
..... I have 2 cats and one dog, they all get along now but there was
an initial ruckus. My dog also knows commands for "off" and "leave it"
so when she was annoying the kitten I could ask her to get off and
leave it alone.
I hope that helps
cheers,
Dianna (and Molly-dog)

(Nickolas) wrote in message . com...
I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions?

Hi,
I would work on teaching your dog to sit and stay, or re-inforcing
that if he already knows those commands.
While they are in the house together, ask the dog to sit stay, and let
the new kitten explore without being annoyed.
..... I have 2 cats and one dog, they all get along now but there was
an initial ruckus. My dog also knows commands for "off" and "leave it"
so when she was annoying the kitten I could ask her to get off and
leave it alone.
I hope that helps
cheers,
Dianna (and Molly-dog)

(Nickolas) wrote in message . com...
I have a problem, we just got a new kitten and already have 3 dogs. 2
of the 3 have no prolem and let the cat be, the 3rd, a
shepard/doberman mix, will not leave the cat alone. He doesn't hurt
the cat, he's just always right there in his face, licking and
sniffing him and basically just will not let the cat be. Pretty much
like that cat is a toy to him. We want the kitten to start learning
his way around the house, but when the dog is around (which is
whenever we let the dog around the cat) he stays in a corner hissing
and swatting at the dog.

I've tried punishing the dog by scolding, but nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions?

Hi,
I would work on teaching your dog to sit and stay, or re-inforcing
that if he already knows those commands.
While they are in the house together, ask the dog to sit stay, and let
the new kitten explore without being annoyed.
..... I have 2 cats and one dog, they all get along now but there was
an initial ruckus. My dog also knows commands for "off" and "leave it"
so when she was annoying the kitten I could ask her to get off and
leave it alone.
I hope that helps
cheers,
Dianna (and Molly-dog)