Introducing a kitten to a resident dog

[suzi-q]

Can any one give us some tips on introducing a kitten to a dog. He is a 18 month old Jack Russell. He was used a an adult cat but she got stolen 6 months ago and since then hes been the only pet. I really wanted another cat so we got a kitten yesterday. We introduced them but the dog went mad and the kitten spat and hissed. We tried again this morning with dog on a lead and kitten was fine. The dog never took his eyes off her though. Any tips on things we can try to make this process easier.

[maviscoull]

you could try keeping the kitten in a pet cage ( that sounds so cruel doesnt it ) so that your dog can see and smell it but cant get to it. maybe after a couple of days your dog will be used to it.

[suzi-q]

Thanks, I dont think its cruel because the kitten would be safe and she could have her blanket in there and her food and water. I really want to persevere because I've always had cats and they mean 'home' to me.

[clair3934]

I asked a similar question a few weeks ago I have a two year old Weim that has had very little contact with cats and I got a kitten and crated it and did poss reinforcement training with my dog and just gave it a bit of time. It really worked my two now play very happily together and I have no worries what so ever.
specifically "dnrgnrdr" is a dog trainer so can always be relied apon to give very good advice.

Anyway check out the answers I got this is the link good luck :-)


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