I'd like to get a dog sometime within the next year (can't have one where I'm living now but am hoping to move at the end of the year). I have two neutered male American Shorthairs who will be 7 years old in June. They're close to each other and very friendly to humans but don't have much experience with other animals.
Guess I have two questions:
1. How can I socialize Rocky and Oliver to other animals without scaring the daylights out of them? Is it better for them to meet other animals on their turf (e.g., have a friend with a dog bring him/her over to visit) or take them someplace neutral like PetSmart (at the one near where I live, lots of people bring dogs)?
2. I know that a lot depends on the dog, but in general, what breeds are good with cats? I haven't had a dog since I was a kid, and the German Wirehaired Pointer we had then was awesome with our cats.
Thanks everyone!
Guess I have two questions:
1. How can I socialize Rocky and Oliver to other animals without scaring the daylights out of them? Is it better for them to meet other animals on their turf (e.g., have a friend with a dog bring him/her over to visit) or take them someplace neutral like PetSmart (at the one near where I live, lots of people bring dogs)?
2. I know that a lot depends on the dog, but in general, what breeds are good with cats? I haven't had a dog since I was a kid, and the German Wirehaired Pointer we had then was awesome with our cats.
Thanks everyone!