You've probably heard someone say "they get along like cat and dog", right? And it is that it is often thought that both animals are so different that they simply do not understand each other. But the reality is that this is not always the case. In fact, with a little patience you can get them to be great friends.
Patience that you must also have if you want to prevent the dog from hurting you. Let us know how to prevent my dog from attacking cats.
Whenever possible, it is highly recommended that from puppyhood the dog has contact with cats. This will make it much easier for you to get along with them and, therefore, not see them as enemies, but as friends. But of course, sometimes this is impossible, either because we do not live with a feline or because we do not know anyone who has. So what to do in these cases?
The ideal is, of course, to avoid problems. For it, we will take our dog on a leash, and we will not release it in those areas where there are or may be cats, since at any time it could smell and / or smell one and start the chase. If that happens, we could have a very hard time finding it.
So, properly tied to the leash, if a feline suddenly appears we don't have to give the dog a jerk, but simply put a treat in front of its nose that it likes a lot and take it a little further, to an area where he feels calm. Then we will ask you for a "sit" or "sit" and give you the treat. When we see another cat again, we will do the same. Over time, the chances that you will become comfortable around one are high.
Of course, never forget that your attitude will be decisive in this whole process. If you are nervous or stressed, the dog will also feel that way and what he will do is want to attack more eagerly if possible. Before going out for a walk, take a deep breath to enjoy the ride.