Introducing a Sapsali with a Cat

No matter the misunderstanding, a lot of dogs and cats can live together comfortably. Follow these easy to follow steps to know how to best introduce your Sapsali with a feline.

1. Ensure your Sapsali knows basic commands like ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and ‘down’ before meeting.
2. Create a safe space for both your Sapsali and cat, where the other animal can not go into.
3. Keep them separated initially, for the first few days. Make sure both Sapsali and feline have had the needed shots.
4. Feed your Sapsali and your feline on opposite sides of a closed door. This makes them affiliate each other’s presence with pleasant things.
5. Once they both can eat calmly next to the door, start off having meet and greets in a common space of your home. Keep the very first few sessions brief and calm with your Sapsali on a leash. Reward both pets for really good behaviour.
6. Proceed with these face to face sessions on a daily basis. Make certain to save your animals’ favourite treats for these sessions. If your feline wants to leave, let them, however ensure your Sapsali doesn’t chase after. Attempt ending the sessions before any pet reveals indications of tension or resentment.
7. When they appear like they’re getting a long well, allow them to spend time in the room together. If any stress erupts, return back to the previous actions and repeat them.

Why do Sapsalis Hate Cats?

Not all Sapsalis hate cats, some get along with them. When Sapsalis do dislike cats, of the most typical factor is quite straightforward. Like all dogs, Sapsalis still hold onto some of the hunting tendencies that they were initially reproduced for. This is why Sapsalis like chasing after all moving objects, whether it’s a ball, rodent, or a feline.

Since many felines will escape when they encounter, it’s easy to see why they are understood for not being friendly with each other. Sapsalis really take pleasure in chasing felines not since they dislike them, however primarily because a fast running animal triggers a powerful, natural instinct to chase after overcomes any training or socialisation.

How to Stop Sapsalis Chasing Cats?

Educating your Sapsali to stop chasing cats requires time, practice and consistency, but the benefit of not having to stress over them always going after is very well worth it. Here are the points of how to stop your Sapsali from going after felines.

1. Keep your Sapsali on a leash while loose when your feline remains in the same space.
2. Whenever your cat is close to your Sapsali, stop what you are doing and get your Sapsali’s attention. If he pays attention, give him a treat!
3. Keep treating your Sapsali until the cat disappears. If the cat stays give your Sapsali a chew reward or toy so they stay focused on their reward.
4. Consistently redo the above phases and you’ll see your Sapsali instinctively sit and look up to you when they see the feline. Don’t forget to keep treating them!
5. If they are now immediately taking a look at you each time the feline is in the space, they’re all set to be utilizing a longer leash. If they still attempt to chase after the feline at this moment reel them in and go back to step 2.
6. Finally, take the long leash off and allow your Sapsali and feline in the exact same space. At this point your Sapsali ought to understand not to chase after the cat, but if they do return to step 5.

How to Stop Sapsalis Killing Cats?

The very best technique to guarantee your Sapsali would never kill a feline is to raise them with cats when they’re a pup prior to 3 months old. At this age, they will generally want to have fun with the felines and will not see them as prey.

If your Sapsali has actually killed a cat before, its ideal if you keep them in an open, enclosed area. When taking them for walks try to stop going after dusk and prior to dawn because that’s when cats are most active and most likely to be roaming the streets.