I recently got a new kitten about two weeks ago he is now 8 weeks old. He's settled in nicely to the home and is very loving at times but very hyper at times like a normal kitten would be. He is my first cat ever so I'm still learning things. I kept him isolated for about 4 days before introducing him to my dog and at first he kept his distance and hissed. Now that the dog is used to him she seems scared by him and he will lunge at her as if he's trying to scare her or assert his dominance and my dog hides behind me when he does this. He also wants to play with her tail which freaks my dog out and every time he does it I feel she might snap at him. Is there anything I can do about this to get the kitten to stop? My dog seems to be trying so hard to get along and my kitten doesn't seem to be trying at all.
On top of that he attacks my feet and hands - especially when I'm in bed trying to sleep. I've tried ignoring him but it hurts too bad for me to lay there and do nothing. I tell him Ow and then say no before putting him on the floor but it's only a few minutes later that he comes right back to me and does it again until he gets bored and stops.
On top of that he attacks my feet and hands - especially when I'm in bed trying to sleep. I've tried ignoring him but it hurts too bad for me to lay there and do nothing. I tell him Ow and then say no before putting him on the floor but it's only a few minutes later that he comes right back to me and does it again until he gets bored and stops.
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). For correction, such as approaching the dog, I recommend trying the "TSCH!" sound, which is also used as a correction in horses. I would try putting the dog on a leash, although inside the house, and practice the basic commands with her in front of the kitten, who, of course, will be fascinated. This gives your dog a chance to regain her confidence without her assuming dominance over the kitten (as a pack animal, if she sees her status elevating over the kitten, she is more likely to harm him) while giving you some good opportunities to use correction sounds on the kitten (who can't resist the temptation to interfere) so he learns proper kitty manners. I would give them both a treat simulaneously each time one of them earns it, to encourage them seeing the other as a teammate/pal. They will soon learn to love each other.
