Published Mar 18, 2021
Are cats and dogs innately at war? Unfortunately, most people would argue that dogs and cats are, and will always be, mortal enemies.
However, judging by these examples, some cats and dogs clearly love spending time with one another. Here are 14 cuddly pictures of cats & dogs as friends that will make you smile and bust this common myth.
Here’s why cats and dogs can get along
1. Dogs Can Be Great Role Models for Young Kittens
2. Both Cats and Dogs Love Being Outdoors
3. They Can Have Each Other’s Back
4. They Can Be Silly Together
5. They Both Need a Lot of Loving
6. Dogs Can Annoy Cats… With Love
7. The Trip to the Vet Isn’t So Scary When You Go With a Friend
8. Cats Can Annoy Dogs Just for the Heck of It
9. Cat & Dogs Both Like To Squeeze Into Small Places
10. Cats & Dogs Both Love “Sleeping In”
11. They Can High Five After Being Naughty
12. Both Cats and Dogs Look Up to Their Owner
13. They Can Keep Each Other Warm
14. “Just The Two Of Us” – They Can Just Hang Out
Right now I’m teaching a young dog which is a giant breed,greater Swiss Mountain dog, on how to get along with my young kitten who is eight months old. Do you have any information on this? Right now, when the kitten and the young Swissy are indoors together and the cat runs off, of course the dog wants to run after it ,which I will not allow. Are there any steps can I take to help with this problem?
I have a young female giant breed greater Swiss Mountain dog and an eight-month-old kitten whom I’m trying to teach how to get along with one another the kitten does like the dog however when the kitten runs off the dog wants to chase it which I will not allow are there any steps I can take to help with this challenge?
Hi Carol! This does sound like a challenging situation. You may have to reintroduce your kitten and dog entirely to moderate the dog’s behavior, making sure that you cement commands and redirect the behavior from the very beginning. You might also appreciate this article from Comfort Zone.