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    What dog breeds don't do well with cats?
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
    Dominik Feichtner is a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist and the Owner of The Dog Behaviorist NYC out of New York, New York. With over eight years of experience working with dogs, Dominik specializes in general obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training. His commitment to a balanced, common-sense approach led to his recognition as one of the “Best Dog Trainers in Brooklyn” and one of the “Best Dog Trainers in NYC” by Pooch and Harmony in 2020.
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
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    Be wary of getting dogs with high prey drives, like German Shepherds, pit bulls, and terriers. Your cat can be in a lot of danger if your dog isn't trained on how to control their prey drive.
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    How do I introduce my dog and cat?
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
    Dominik Feichtner is a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist and the Owner of The Dog Behaviorist NYC out of New York, New York. With over eight years of experience working with dogs, Dominik specializes in general obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training. His commitment to a balanced, common-sense approach led to his recognition as one of the “Best Dog Trainers in Brooklyn” and one of the “Best Dog Trainers in NYC” by Pooch and Harmony in 2020.
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
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    Keep your dog in a crate when you first bring it home so it gets used to your cat being around.
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    How do I keep my dog and cat from fighting?
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
    Dominik Feichtner is a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist and the Owner of The Dog Behaviorist NYC out of New York, New York. With over eight years of experience working with dogs, Dominik specializes in general obedience, behavior modification, and puppy training. His commitment to a balanced, common-sense approach led to his recognition as one of the “Best Dog Trainers in Brooklyn” and one of the “Best Dog Trainers in NYC” by Pooch and Harmony in 2020.
    Dominik Feichtner
    Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
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    Make sure you have enough space to give your cat somewhere it can escape to.
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    I have both a cat and a dog. How do we make them get along as my cat now goes under the bed, and how do I make her come out?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    Use the hints and tips in this article as the backbone to your retraining. The cat has gone under the bed because she feels it is a safe place. Use a slow gradual introduction to the dog, and keep them apart in between time, then she will get bolder and come out.
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    My cat gets in the dog's bed with him, but still the cat attacks the dog if he goes to the cat. What should I do?
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
    Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
    Veterinarian
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    This is the cat's way of making sure the dog respects him and doesn't start chasing him. The cat is laying down some ground rules about who is in charge. The cat likes to initiate contact with the dog, and may feel threatened if it is the other way round.
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