We are moving into a dog friendly apartment and there is a dog at the shelter where I work that I’m particularly bonded to. My girlfriend met the dog today and it went really well, but if we go through with it, its contingent on whether she likes our cats. The dog, that is. I was interested in any helpful hints that would make the transition as positive as possible. My main concern is that the dog won’t know what to do with the cats. I have no idea if she has ever met a cat. She is an older doggie so it’s possible, but she’s also been at the shelter a long time. I have taken the dog to the vet for the shelter and her behavior was good. She doesn’t like other dogs but I think that might be shelter stress. Generally, she’s a calm, quiet dog. She seems to be some mix of a German shepherd and maybe a shiba inu? She looks like Doge.
One of my cats has lived with dogs before and another is pretty easy going. Not so worried about them. The third one might be tricky. He is a bit of a dog stuck in a cat body, very alpha. Loves his food. He hisses at dogs at the vet but it’s also the vet, which he hates.
Anyway, would love any advice.
One of my cats has lived with dogs before and another is pretty easy going. Not so worried about them. The third one might be tricky. He is a bit of a dog stuck in a cat body, very alpha. Loves his food. He hisses at dogs at the vet but it’s also the vet, which he hates.
Anyway, would love any advice.