I need help with my pets?

Question

Okay so I recently got a cat named gingerbell but I changed the name to Molly because it's a better name. Anyways, my friend is moving and can't take all there pets with me so they let me take Molly. :] The bad thing is she never had a good life, hanging around with screaming kids all over the place who need better training than Nanny 911. I thought for once she would have a good life at my house, but it isn't turning out so well. My dog Ginger, keeps on chasing her and so she hid under the bed, and Ginger has been attacking her like what? 4 times today, and I am tired of it. I kept waking up in the morning because I heard growling and everything! My moim is thinking about getting a dog whisperer but i'm scared about Molly though. She is really shy but soo sweet and gentle. I don't want her to get hurt and my mom won't give away any of my 7 pets.

Answer 1

Give Molly her own special room (preferably a large one) where she can go to to get away from your dog.

Before accepting Molly, the best thing to do would've been to slowly introduce them to each other.

Cats and dogs do strangely get along with each other, so maybe with time they will become friends :)

Answer 2

i wish i ahd a petting zoo

Answer 3

why have you got so many pets when you cant control them. cats should be outside all the time anyway, so there is no reason for it to be in constant contact with the dog, and if the problem is happening at night then why cant you just put them in different rooms. duh. ad if you cant look after it give it to the rspca as its not fair on the cat if it has a bad life

Answer 4

Edit2: I like Josie's answer because I don't know how to introduce new pets to each other properly. I think that you should do hers first, and THEN, if it seems Ginger the dog is not getting it, follow mine. (I also believe that Josie's advice may take a couple attempts every day for 2 weeks. By then, it should be getting better.)

When Ginger the dog begins to growl, snarl, or make any aggressive sound toward/regarding Molly (Gingerbell), you need to stand up and be "The Man" so to speak. You need to Immediately grab the collars around Ginger's (Dog's) neck firmly, and with great firmness (but not such force that you snap her neck), bring her head down to the ground and use your ugliest voice as if to say what Ginger is doing is completely shameful, disgusting, and horrible, and no real dog who deserves to live would do so (yes, we all know you love her to bits, and she deserves to live, but you need to instill important emotions into your voice so that she can hear and fell them as a tone of voice), and you tell her (Ginger), "NOO!"

Also, try this other thing I heard of from another answerer - place a few coins/pennies inside a (soda or coffee) can, between 10 and 20, and when Ginger growls or chases the cat, Shake it. The noise will startle her, and she will learn soon that chasing the cat = unpleasant sounds that grate the ears. The nice thing is, you do not have to spank, electrocute, or harm her in any other way, and she will learn most effectively. The trick is to do so as immediately as you possibly can, i.e. the very second growling at poor Molly begins, and the same instant that there is a chase. If you're a few minutes late, I think the dog will still get it with persistence. Also, when the dog is being loving, sweet, kind to the cat, or even just leaving the cat alone, it is imperative that you praise her like she is the most worthy dog of living, with all of your love going into your voice, and pet her, and so forth. I would not recommend a treat, unless she begins to be affectionate to the cat, and only for the first time you see it, but watch your dog to make sure she doesn't try to bite, eat, or harm your new cat. Your dog might also be very upset about the new pet who may be getting a bit more attention.

Hope this helps.

Edit: PS - don't give any of your pets to the "rspca" or the pound, or anything. You can handle this. It's just a bit of change for the dog, who might be jealous and territorial. Who is to say cats should be outdoors and dogs should be not? All animals should have outdoor time everyday, if they want to, and if their owner lets them, but to say one type of animal should be outdoors and not another is ridiculous. That type of answerer really grates my nerves. o_O

Answer 5

This is the wrong answer:

"cats should be outside all the time anyway"

Answer 6

Hello, Let me start by saying, your dog ginger is feeling that her 'space' or "territory" is being invaded. Not to mention another "Johnny come Lately" is in town. I would suggest that if you haven't done so by now, you should Introduce them properly. Thats right, just like we meet people. But make sure you Talk to Ginger just like a child and in a soft voice, but Stern, have someone (or yourself) hold her, love her, pet her (whatever) and reach out for the newbie, and do your thing introducing them, petting both. This is a good start. If at all possible Put them by each other (being careful, using your judgement if its safe). Do this whenever you can and see what happens. But remember, who's the Boss? Let them Be the Boss, not the dog.

Answer 7

I would keep the dog away from your cat. Like keep the cat in one room or the other way around. Do you have other cats? Is she the only one your dog chases? Because it could be something about her being new in the house. She might feel like she invading her territory or something.