Gonna introduce my cat to my dads dog, any tips?

By now they're use to each others smell, now I think its time for them to see each other. But we're approaching this very carefully, after all the dog is an Akita, quite a lot bigger than him. So I figured I'd make a barrier at the door threshold with plexiglass or something and see how it goes.

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M

Let 'em meet under a door and get over initial excitement. When they meet face to face make sure the cat has a safe exit and maybe leash the dog and just repeat visits until they start to chill out.

JestAJester · 31-35, M

@CountScrofula they've done that first part many times already. leash is a good idea. We thought too that under no circumstances are they to be allowed near each other without us in the vicinity

MellyMel22 · F

The only experience I’ve had is with my brother’s pit bull being scared of the neighbor’s cat 🤭

But this could be yours soon

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MellyMel22 · F

@JestAJester That’s funny.. I’ll bet he just loves your attention! That’s cute though.

JestAJester · 31-35, M

@MellyMel22 Other than my family, I'm the only person he really knows. Made it a point to give him attention all the time. Pets when I feed him, right before I leave for work, right as I get home. He even greets me with these cute little chirps. But I also leave him alone when he wants to be alone, thats important. He's gotta have his own space.

MellyMel22 · F

@JestAJester Yeah, they need it when they aren’t in the mood for company. That’s cute though, he’s like a baby greeting you back home.. He doesn’t have to know lots of people!

Barny52 · 56-60, M

That’s a tricky one ! My old greyhound came home and bumped into our cat, the cat gave him a left hook and they became friends, suppose it will depend on how dog is with cats he sees on walks, if he goes mad be very careful

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