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I bite.
I recently moved and my roommate has a cat. My dog is almost obsessive about trying to play with him. She chases him anytime he moves, and constantly tries to play with him by batting her paws at him and mouthing him. I know she's only playing and I doubt she'll do any damage, but I feel bad for the cat because she is constantly bothering him to play. He has various places he can get to that she can't, but most of the time he just lays on his back and bats at her (he's declawed). Not only is she bothering the cat but the incessant barking/chasing/attempting to play with him is getting annoying. It doesn't matter how long I take her on a walk or play with her, or however many toys she has, as soon as she sees him, she's bothering him. The only time she's around him is when we're home.
I've tried exercises where I get them to sit calmly next to one another for treats, but as soon as the treats are gone, she's back at it. I've also been calling her once I notice she's paying attention to him to divert her attention. She'll come to me for the toy/treat/whatever, but as soon as it's gone, she's right back at him.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated )
I've tried exercises where I get them to sit calmly next to one another for treats, but as soon as the treats are gone, she's back at it. I've also been calling her once I notice she's paying attention to him to divert her attention. She'll come to me for the toy/treat/whatever, but as soon as it's gone, she's right back at him.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated )