How to get cats and dogs to get along?

Go slow. Cats and dogs are much more likely to fight or be unhappy if you try to force them together suddenly. Keep them in separate rooms and out of sight of one another until they are both calm. Begin mixing the animals smells by stroking the cat then stroking the dog and vice versa (with pets in separate rooms). read more

While many cats and dogs don't get along right off the bat, there are ways to help them adjust to living with each other. By taking your time and understanding what both of your pets need, you can create a happy, peaceful home with both a cat and a dog. read more

Try to think about the changes you're making in your home from your pet's perspective. For example, be aware that if you move the litter box and the cat has to walk past the dog's kennel to get to it and the dog is barking -- that's going to be stressful for the cat. read more

If you do this consistently, eventually the cats will tell the dog what to do. Then, the cats will be safe with the dog. Of course, cats can bully a dog too, so you may experience a 180 degrees turn in your predicament to where the dog will be hiding from the cats, if you empower the cats too much. Hence, it is important to seek balance. read more