Introducing a Boxer with a Cat

Regardless of the misunderstanding, a great deal of dogs and felines can live together peacefully. Follow these easy to follow actions to learn how to best introduce your Boxer with a cat.

1. Make certain your Boxer understands standard commands like ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and ‘down’ before meeting.
2. Set up a safe space for both your Boxer and feline, where the other pet can not go into.
3. Keep them separated initially, for the first couple of days. Make sure both Boxer and feline have had the needed shots.
4. Feed your Boxer and your cat on opposite sides of a closed door. This makes them associate each other’s presence with pleasurable things.
5. Once they both can consume calmly beside the door, start having meet and greets in a common space of your house. Keep the first few sessions brief and calm with your Boxer on a leash. Reward both pets for really good behaviour.
6. Carry on with these face to face sessions daily. Make sure to save your pets’ favourite treats for these sessions. If your cat wishes to leave, let them, however ensure your Boxer doesn’t chase after. Attempt ending the sessions right before any pet reveals signs of tension or resentment.
7. When they appear like they’re getting a long well, allow them to spend time in the room with each other. If any stress erupts, return back to the previous steps and redo them.

Why do Boxers Hate Cats?

Not all Boxers dislike cats, some get along with them. When Boxers do dislike cats, of the most common reason is quite straightforward. Like all canines, Boxers still keep some of the hunting impulses that they were initially reproduced for. This is why Boxers love going after all moving items, whether it’s a ball, rodent, or a cat.

Since many cats will escape when they encounter, it’s simple to see why they are known for not being friendly with each other. Boxers actually delight in chasing after felines not because they hate them, but generally since a fast running animal sets off a strong, natural behavioral instinct to chase overcomes any training or socialisation.

How to Stop Boxers Chasing Cats?

Teaching your Boxer to stop chasing felines takes time, training and consistency, however the benefit of not having to stress over them constantly chasing is very well worth it. Here are the phases of how to stop your Boxer from chasing after cats.

1. Keep your Boxer on a leash while loose when your feline is in the same room.
2. Whenever your cat is close to your Boxer, stop what you are doing and get your Boxer’s attention. If he listens, give him a treat!
3. Keep rewarding your Boxer up until the cat disappears. If the feline sticks around offer your Boxer a chew treat or toy so they stay concentrated on their reward.
4. Consistently redo the above actions and you’ll see your Boxer instinctively sit and look up to you when they see the cat. Don’t forget to keep treating them!
5. If they are now instantly taking a look at you every time the cat is in the room, they’re prepared to be using a longer leash. If they still try to chase after the cat at this point reel them in and return to step 2.
6. Last but not least, take the long leash off and allow your Boxer and cat in the same area. At this point your Boxer need to understand not to go after the cat, but if they do return to step 5.

How to Stop Boxers Killing Cats?

The best method to guarantee your Boxer would never ever kill a feline is to raise them with felines when they’re a puppy before 3 months old. At this age, they will usually want to play with the cats and will not see them as prey.

If your Boxer has killed a cat before, its best if you keep them in an open, enclosed space. When taking them for walks try to prevent going after sunset and before dawn since that’s when felines are most active and likely to be wandering the streets.