Puppies

There is no reason why dogs and cats

have to be sworn enemies—in fact, if

you are tactful with initial interactions,

they may learn to like each other!

• Hold your puppy in your lap and allow the cat to

come up and sniff. Make sure the pup does not

lunge at the cat.

• Distract the puppy with a toy or a treat and praise

and reward him when he switches his attention

away from the cat.

• Keep practicing so the puppy is more interested in

the rewards you are offering than in the cat.

• Next, allow the puppy on the floor but make sure

the cat has an escape route, such as a high

surface, so he can get out of the way if he feels

threatened. Allow the pup to look at the cat, and

then call him away, offering him a toy or a treat.

Introducing a

Cat to the Puppy

Puppies