I think, I'd be inclined to force them to meet, by putting your pup in his crate, waiting for him to sleep, and then bringing your cats into the room, putting them down, closing doors, windows etc. and just leaving them to observe. 10 minutes at first, then 20 minutes etc. and hope that eventually they'd start to realise that the pup wasn't going to actually hurt them.
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Thanks for that, I'll try it. I have brought them in when he's asleep in his crate, but they just take one long look and then rush out the door. I'll try closing the door on them next time.
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do you have an old table you could place under a window indoors where you could put their food?then all you have to do is feed the cats something special for a few days(tuna or salmon would work well as they are strong smelling)leave the window open a little for them to have an escape route if needs be.the cats have got to learn to live with your dog.[snapback]145408[/snapback]
The only opening window is in the kitchen and has the crate under it! I'm wondering if the crate should be moved to the living room so that I can try this. I don't suppose it matters where the crate is, so long as he is asleep in it at night.
The only opening window is in the kitchen and has the crate under it! I'm wondering if the crate should be moved to the living room so that I can try this. I don't suppose it matters where the crate is, so long as he is asleep in it at night.
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We put a board over the top of the crate and use it as a table of sorts - how about feeding the cats up there?
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We put a board over the top of the crate and use it as a table of sorts - how about feeding the cats up there?
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I'll try it and let you know???
We put a board over the top of the crate and use it as a table of sorts - how about feeding the cats up there?
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I'll try it and let you know???
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When I brought home my new arrival I already had two cats also, one 14yrs old and one 10yrs old. One is more sociable than the other but she wouldn't go near the puppy for about 6 months, the other is a bit funny anyway and she wouldnt go near her for a year. They both stayed upstairs and wouldnt come down in the evening at all when I was watching television. Now a year on and they do venture downstairs and all tolerate each other so don't despair it will just take time as I say it took my a full 12 months and I never thought they would get on! Now they are fine