Woman Posts A Video Of A Man Helping His Dog Make Friends With A Cat, And It’s The Purest Thing Ever
Sometimes the sweetest neighborhood moments happen when nobody is trying to make a scene. That was exactly the case for Cheyenne Tyler Berry, who looked out her kitchen window and caught an older man helping his tiny dog meet a cat in the gentlest way possible.
The dog was full of energy, and Berry quickly realized he had spotted her neighbor’s orange cat, George, sitting nearby. Instead of pulling him away, the man lifted the pup up so the two could say hello, turning an ordinary sidewalk moment into something unforgettable.
Berry said the scene stuck with her, and it is easy to see why. Read on.
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Dogs and cats don't have to be enemies. In cases where these two species don't get along, it's mostly the dog's fault. They instinctively chase after smaller animals, and cats run away, which makes the chase even more interesting. This creates a never-ending loop. However, dogs can be trained not to chase cats.
There are a few simple steps to help dogs and cats get along better:
- Teach your dog basic commands, sit, stay, down. This way, whenever you see signs of your dog becoming aggressive toward cats, you can give the command.
- At first, any interaction should be under your supervision.
- A cat should have its safe spots around your home. Bookshelves, the top of the fridge, or anything outside the dog's reach will do.
- You should swap scents. Dogs and cats should get used to each other's smells. The easiest way is to switch their bedding.
- Dogs and cats should spend a lot of time together. Many dogs tend to get too excited when they first see a cat. After that initial meeting, their excitement starts to drop.
- Personalities matter. If a dog is aggressive and territorial, it won’t be a good fit in a household with a skittish cat. In contrast, an aging dog would dislike sharing his space with a rambunctious kitten.
That little sidewalk introduction was already doing the heavy lifting.
It also reminds me of the dog-fearing woman figuring out how to visit an overly dog-obsessed owner.
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So, in light of this new information, we can say that the man’s actions were completely appropriate. He taught his little pup that cats are not enemies and that they can hang around and play together. We only wish that more dog owners would do the same and not teach their dogs to chase cats just to amuse themselves.
Some moments are just too pure to ignore.
Want more cat and dog romance, check out 20 cats who fell head over heels for doggies.
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