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by GWBrown on 24 March 2012 - 00:03
The shepherd is 7 months old and we got her a month ago, the cat is 13 years old and we've had him 13 years. This is my 4th shepherd and I have never had this problem. If I can't stop her, I am afraid she may half to go. Maci is a great dog with this one problem, when she sees the cat she will lock her eyes on him and will not hear or see anything else, I half to cover her eyes to get her attention!!! Can this behavior be stopped????
The young couple we got her from thought it was funny when Maci chased there cat. When we picked Maci up they stated they didn't realize what kind of dog they got, they just wanted a german shepherd......shit puppies grow up!!! We can close our house into 2 sections using french doors, cat in one end of the house dog in the other, but hate to live that way .
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by yellowrose of Texas on 24 March 2012 - 00:03
I have one right now who didn't listen and I told her, the german shepherd will one day get tired of the Schnauzer nipping her and barking and acting like a prey ...and now they have to get rid of the Schnauzer who is 7 yrs old
They compounded it by getting a male pup given to them from Louisiana and that male has made the now 4 yrs old female completely change her attitude about a lot of things.
ALL these kinds of changes in your home with German Shepherds need to be discussed with a reputable Breeder BEFORE you buy a shepherd..
I hope some one here can help you ..I know how but right now my body won't let me post much more..
Many a breeder here may be able to tell you how to stop your gsd..YES it can be done..BUT you may not want all the work and hours it will take to do it???
YR
by beetree on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
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by Markobytes on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
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by yellowrose of Texas on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
This command is very helpful for this and many more things..along the way..
YR
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by Markobytes on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
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by Slamdunc on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
GWBrown,
Separate the two, it is really not fair to the cat that has lived there for 13 years.
I'm sorry and I don't mean to be harsh but if you "have to cover the dog's eyes to get her attention" you have a serious problem already. That type of approach and mentality is going to cause you lots of problems training this dog. You need to take control of this situation and fast. Covering the eyes of the dog to get it's attention is not doing anything. Be firm, very firm and strong and make the dog focus on you.
I agree with putting a leash on the dog and trying treats, I doubt that will be effective. However, I would put a leash on the dog and correct strongly and end this behavior immediately if the dog goes after the cat or even thinks about going after the cat. The correction needs to be strong enough that the dog never wants to chase that cat again for the rest of it's life for fear of another correction. If you do not have the ability, skill or intestinal fortitude to deliver an effective correction you may need to find a new home for this dog. My intention is not to offend or insult you, but express the reality of the situation.
I would never leave the dog and cat alone together, the dog will more than likely kill the cat. It is fairly easy for a dog to kill a cat, especially a cat that is 13 years old.
Jim
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by melba on 24 March 2012 - 01:03
I have in the house right now treat the kitties like puppies and small furry sheep. Syd typically "grips" the cat lightly when kitty is
being naughty, but will otherwise be "mom" toward them. She has been rougher with her own puppies then even the naughtiest cat.
I have 2 right now that I would never trust with cats, ever. They can be around kitties under direct, firm supervision. That's it.
.02
Melissa
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by Siantha on 26 March 2012 - 04:03
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by LadyFrost on 26 March 2012 - 12:03
restrict your dogs space in the house...limit her to 1 room...this does not mean u have to close doors..u can teach a dog not to leave a room....this will give your cat space and safe locations...my dogs know any area that has a carpet if off limits they know "off carpet" so that limits them to living room/kitchen...do a search on here you will find many posts on cats and dogs.
also sometimes cats initiate the play, and your puppy being only 7 months can be put into place by a cat... puppies are smart, if they enjoy to play with a cat they will learn quickly how to do it gently otherwise cats leave...
here are a few snap shots...
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and this is what happens after play gets too rough...she is left sitting by a door all by herself...
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