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My dog hates cats, help!

Posted: Jul 19, 2013

Any pet lover got some advice for me? I got a boxer pup when she was 10 weeks old and we have cats. She never really paid much attention to the cats. Well, now all of a sudden at 7 months old, she seriously tries to KILL the cats! She attacks them and will not stop, I have to restrain her and hold her and she STILL tries to get to them. I love her and don't want to have to get rid of her, but the cats are my kids' cats and they love their cats as well. All are inside pets and I typically have been keeping the cats locked in the kids room, but anytime the door opens, she bolts towards them. I am really scared my daughter is going to see a bloody cat. Any advice? I was thinking of a low-voltage shock collar maybe, I know that sounds cruel, I don't want to hurt her, but I want her to know not to go around the cats or at least not try to kill them!

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no shock collars please - just saying

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I am not an expert but I have many dogs and many cats and my experience is that dogs that are aggressive towards cats should not be trusted around them. I only have a few dogs I would trust 100% - there has to be no interest or friendly interest - otherwise I keep the dog in question away from the cats.

But please don't get 'rid' of your dog - or use a painful method to "retrain" him/her - it is cruel regardless of what you hear.

If you can't or won't continue to make accommodations to keep all animals safe, as you have been doing, then please consider rehoming your boxer.

You sound like you care about these animals, good luck.

shock collars can be set at a strong vibrate - and do actually work well

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My SIL and bro adopted two boxer sisters from a shelter who were the next thing to feral. Seriously, it was weeks before they would really let themselves be petted. They started out with these "shock" collars, but you can set it on a vibrate setting. My SIL used it on herself to see what it felt like. It's enough to distract the dog so you can redirect his or her attention.

Now, having said that, you need to make sure the cats have a way to escape that doesn't necessarily include them being locked up all of the time. I would suggest designating one room as the "cat room" and set a pet gate in front of that that the cats can jump over but the dog can't.

You may want to find a dog behaviorist in your area or even talk with your vet for ideas about why the dog has such a strong prey drive. Boxers are fairly active animals, puppies especially more so. Change your routine up and wear his little butt out during the day. If you're not already, make sure he's being walked for at least 30 minutes in the morning AND the afternoon. Give him plenty of toys to concentrate on and give him activities. Find the Kong toys that you can hide pieces of food in. Get different enrichment type activities that will keep him active and occupied through the day. This will help keep his mind occupied so he doesn't snap into "hey, let's play/I want to kill them" mode when he sees the cats.

You might try to contact a boxer rescue in your area as well - not to rehome the dog (although that may be a last option) but for more ideas of what you can do so you don't have to rehome the dog.

Good luck!

Good suggestions - just saying

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but i was referring to actual shock collars - versus something that can be set to 'vibrate'

either way I hope the OP tries all options before having to rehome - getting a professional opinion might be the best way to start -

If you are seriously considering using - xx

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a shock collar, please find a new home for the dog. Shock collars are cruel torture. Why on earth would you even consider hurting a dog you claim to "love." That is horrible. Please, please find a new home for the dog. Don't torture the poor thing. How awful.

Pet lovers - Old Pro

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Call your local SPCA and ask them if they have a training program. Please, no shock collars.

Watch My Cat From Hell w/a similar situation. - Episode "Buddha Bullies Hector."

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The 2nd story (last half-hour). Maybe it will give you ideas or a plan.

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