My pup is 17 weeks old a mix between a brittany and austrailian sheperd or so I'm told. I have had a cat for many years, she has first dibs on the house. When my wife brought my pup in, not on the leash, she jumped on my cat. This is the first time she has displayed this behavior I didn't hear any growling but I was not in the room quick enough to witness it. They have seen each other before with no hissing or barking and I have limited any contact with other animals with the pup. Do I take this as a odd ball thing or does it need serious attention?
Is "jumping on the cat" just "jumping on the cat" or is it "trying to kill the cat"?
If it has happened once it is likely to happen again even if it is only a random occurrence. You could have a dead cat if you just hope it doesn't happen again.
You should probably train the dog to ignore the cat and keep the dog under control (leashed or kenneled) at all times around the cat until you are sure the dog knows to ignore the cat.
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I've had a lot of success (once OB was pretty solid) with holding the cat, and having the dog in a down stay. Any approach to the cat was blocked and/or prevented. Basically giving the dog the idea that this was a very "important cat" and therefore off limits. Kind of the same approach with a small child. Until the OB was solid (through proofing phase for at least stay, sit and down) I played the avoidance/limiting contact game. The dog wasn't allowed near the cat. But I also employ the leash/tether until OB is pretty solid, anyway. Makes problems like this VERY easy to deal with!
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