Introducing a Sloughi with a Cat

Despite the misunderstanding, a lot of canines and cats can live together in harmony. Follow these simple to follow actions to find out how to best introduce your Sloughi with a feline.

1. Ensure your Sloughi knows standard commands like ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and ‘down’ prior to meeting.
2. Make a safe space for both your Sloughi and feline, where the other pet can not go into.
3. Keep them separated at first, for the very first couple of days. Ensure both Sloughi and feline have had the required shots.
4. Feed your Sloughi and your feline on opposite sides of a closed door. This helps make them affiliate each other’s presence with favorable things.
5. Once they both can eat calmly beside the door, commence having meet and greets in a common space of the house. Keep the very first few sessions brief and calm with your Sloughi on a leash. Treat both pets for desirable behaviour.
6. Proceed these face to face sessions on a daily basis. Make certain to conserve your animals’ favourite treats for these sessions. If your feline wants to leave, let them, however ensure your Sloughi doesn’t chase after. Try ending the sessions just before any pet reveals indications of tension or bitterness.
7. When they appear like they’re getting a long well, allow them to spend time in the area together. If any stress erupts, return back to the previous actions and repeat them.

Why do Sloughis Hate Cats?

Not all Sloughis don’t like felines, some get along with them. When Sloughis do hate cats, of the most common factor is quite simple. Like all pet dogs, Sloughis still hold onto some of the hunting tendencies that they were originally bred for. This is why Sloughis love going after all moving items, whether it’s a ball, rodent, or a cat.

Given that many cats will run away when they encounter, it’s easy to see why they are understood for not being friendly with each other. Sloughis actually delight in chasing after felines not since they hate them, but generally because a quick running animal triggers a strong, natural reaction to chase overcomes any training or socialisation.

How to Stop Sloughis Chasing Cats?

Teaching your Sloughi to quit chasing felines takes some time, practice and consistency, however the benefit of not having to worry about them continually going after is well worth it. Here are the points of how to stop your Sloughi from chasing felines.

1. Keep your Sloughi on a leash while loose when your cat remains in the same space.
2. Whenever your feline is near to your Sloughi, stop what you are doing and get your Sloughi’s attention. If he pays attention, provide him a reward!
3. Keep treating your Sloughi till the feline disappears. If the feline remains provide your Sloughi a chew reward or toy so they remain focused on their treat.
4. Regularly redo the above actions and you’ll see your Sloughi instinctively sit and look up to you when they see the cat. Do not forget to keep treating them!
5. If they are now instantly looking at you whenever the feline is in the space, they’re all set to be using a longer leash. If they still try to go 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 enable your Sloughi and feline in the exact same space. At this point your Sloughi should know not to go after the cat, however if they do return to step 5.

How to Stop Sloughis Killing Cats?

The very best method to ensure your Sloughi would never kill a feline is to raise them with cats when they’re a puppy prior to 3 months old. At this age, they will usually wish to play with the cats and won’t see them as prey.

If your Sloughi has actually killed a feline in the past, its optimal if you keep them in an open, fenced off space. When taking them for strolls try to stop going after sunset and prior to dawn since that’s when cats are most active and likely to be wandering the neighborhoods.