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How do pit bulls interact with cats?
I have a 2 year old pittie who is the king of my house. He is the only animal but as I am a huge animal lover I want more. He loves other dogs and has never met a dog he doesn't like. My only hold up with having 2 dogs is that my pittie is insane and destroys my apartment on his own and plays so rough with other dogs that I won't have anything left lol. My apartment is also not big enough for 2 dogs. I have been thinking about adopting a cat - but in general how do pits and cats interact? My guy sees stray cats on the street and gets as excited as when he sees dogs but what about in close quarters?
We have gone through one session (6 classes) of school, and we are going to do more. He knows "leave it". We go to the dog park everyday and he plays rough with other pits/big dogs, but he won't be rough with smaller dogs but still will play with them.
Tibby - When did I say I raised him to "hurt smaller animals"? Geez. He loves small dogs.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
My pit bull is great with our two cats. As I respond to this one cat is rubbing his head on the pit bulls head---an obvious attempt to borrow his nyla bone.
The key is to give the cat an escape route--and a place where they can go and be dog free. This will help you tremendously while everyone acclimates.
And do not listen to the lady who responded that Pit Bulls do not belong at dog parks. Limiting a dogs exposure to other dogs can only create a poorly socialized dog that WON'T get along with other dogs. What a shame to limit the experiences their dog can have by saying a certain breed shouldn't experience something that other dogs can. Really, that person is no better then people who believe all pit bulls are vicious.
Source(s): Pit Bull Owner, dog rescue volunteer. . - 1 decade ago
Don't let him get too excited. It's going to depend on the attitude of that cat just has much as the dog if not more. Pities a so eager to please that it shouldn't be to bad but I would take him through some training for that destructiveness, he needs to know that he can't just claim your stuff like that because that could transfer into claiming the cat. When you go pick a cat try them together first and when they first get home keep them separate unless supervised until you notice that the dog is not at all excited around the cat. It might help if it's a young cat because they won't know to be threatened and won't lash out at the dog most likely.
- 1 decade ago
I don't know about anyone else's but mines likes to challenge my cats and he'll bark at them and chase them..but he's a puppy and is very hyper, haha. And my dog is very dominant also. He thinks he's the boss ;). But it really all depends does he chase rabbits and stuff? (of course) He might think that cats are basically the same because they're fast and they're furry so he may chase the cat. At first our cats never really got free time because of that...but maybe it's because he's a puppy. If you do get a cat and your house is big enough for you to put up gates in the kitchen and if your dog likes to chase the cat you can put the gates up so he'll be stuck in whatever room you put him in and you can spend some time with your cat(s). That's what we do and it works great (: I hoped I helped at all.
- Horse LoverLv 71 decade ago
If you dog tears up your apartment and plays rough with other dogs he needs obedience training plus way more exercise before you bring another animal into your home. You cannot let him be "king" anymore. You need to take control and become "king" of the house. You must set rules, boundaries and limitations.
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- nosajLv 71 decade ago
First,STOP taking your dog to the dog park.Here is some reference material as to why...
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=3113
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=63497
Next,if your dog is destructive,one,it needs more exercise.Two,it needs to be crate trained or left in a secure outdoor kennel.Not only to stop the destruction,but for the safety of your dog.
As the breed matures,it tends to be less tolerant of other dogs and prey drive increases.Please do some more research on the breed and manage your dog accordingly.Here is a good starting point: http://www.pitbull-chat.com/forums.php
Source(s): APBT owner - 1 decade ago
It depends on the dog, and the training he's been given.
Does he have a strong prey drive? Does he know the "Leave it" command?
It's not about the breed, it's about the individual dog.
Mine LOVES cats and kittens. LOVES them, it's ridiculous.
**Pit Bulls do NOT belong at dog parks! As a RESPONSIBLE Pit Bull owner you should KNOW that!
Source(s): http://www.pbrc.net/training_cat_dog.html http://www.pbrc.net/training_cats.html http://ourpack.org/otherpets.html - Anonymous1 decade ago
Well, they're terriers and have HUGE prey drives. Take your dog to a shelter and walk him through the cat section... see how he does.
- 1 decade ago
Um, it's all in how you raised him. i mean if you raised it to hurt thing's or smaller animal's, then that cat shouldn't be there. Take time w/ both the animals & see how it goes.
