alphaB
Grey Lover
missing my Guinness
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Post by alphaB on May 17, 2006 16:50:13 GMT -5
Jackson is terrorizing my 2 siamese cats. When he first came home he was quite tolerant. He'd growl if they came close to him while he was sleeping. Over the past month he's become very aggressive. He chases them barking and snarling at them. Roxanne (blue point) has taken to staying outside a good bit of the day. She is afraid to come back in the house. She went out Tues morning and has not returned - gone 2 days. I'm concerned although she took off for all of Labour Day weekend a couple of years ago. I think she went up to the Bend to party . It's not fair to the cats and I'm worried they are going to start acting out ie. peeing around the house. In contrast Guinness nuzzles the cats and will sleep on my bed with them at night. Any experience with this? Any suggestions? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by greyhound2 on May 26, 2006 18:55:29 GMT -5
Our grey's had lived very nicely with our cat's for 2 years with no problems. We had a little incident when we were away. We now muzzle both grey's when we leave the house. They are use to them and get an extra pat when they get them on when I leave for work and told how good they are. We have been doing it now 2 years and no problem. I would suggest trying that then you can have a piece of mind and the cats are happy.
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Post by multiplicity on May 26, 2006 19:06:33 GMT -5
I am not sure why he suddenly seems bossy with them but that behavior should be discouraged immediately, IMHO. Have you tried "NO KITTY" training? Whenever Jackson has any undesirable behavior towards the kitties squirt him with a water gun and in a firm, low voice say NO KITTY. That is what we had to do with Chevy when he first came home because he just had way too much interest in the cats. After a few times of squirting you may be able to just use the voice command. Make sure when he looks away from the kitty you give him lots and lots of love. I think we learned this training technique in Greyhounds for Dummies. Good luck!
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alphaB
Grey Lover
missing my Guinness
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Post by alphaB on May 28, 2006 13:43:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. I have always used a stern 'leave kitty alone'. I tried muzzling Jack but it is off when I get home from work. I will continue to try both. Yesterday while I was in another room Jack to a chunk of fur about 3 inches long and 1 inch deep out of Guinness' left shoulder. The skin is abraded with some blood. I'm guessing that Guinness went near the sofa while Jack was on it. Generally Jack seems to be becoming more aggressive, not less as time goes on. I'm more than a bit concerned.
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Post by multiplicity on May 28, 2006 16:38:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. I have always used a stern 'leave kitty alone'. I tried muzzling Jack but it is off when I get home from work. I will continue to try both. Yesterday while I was in another room Jack to a chunk of fur about 3 inches long and 1 inch deep out of Guinness' left shoulder. The skin is abraded with some blood. I'm guessing that Guinness went near the sofa while Jack was on it. Generally Jack seems to be becoming more aggressive, not less as time goes on. I'm more than a bit concerned. Perhaps he needs a visit to the vet. I do not know much about this but apparently when a grey is having thyroid problems (I think it hypothyroidism) they will act out more aggression. Anyways, many folks advise pet owner to get their pets check by a vet if they notice any behavioral changes - that could be a sign of illness. You could also check out Greytalk.com, maybe there is some info there too that could help. Good luck! hope Guinness is OK and that Jackson settles down and that the kitties are OK too! Sheri
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Post by jiffer on May 28, 2006 17:44:56 GMT -5
Jack is probably trying to figure out his pecking order as well.
Be sure you assert your dominance. He may benefit from not being allowed on furniture, until he can be trusted.
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Post by greyhound2 on May 30, 2006 20:11:50 GMT -5
Put the muzzel on while you are at home and watch him it may need to be tighted. Our male does try and rub it to see if it comes off. I really would keep at it to keep it on him when you're out. Ours never showed agression while we were home and still doesn't but the way the cats are with him, I know he must when we are away. So the muzzel is for his safety and the cats. I hope it works.
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Post by greyhound2 on May 30, 2006 20:18:26 GMT -5
I hope Guinnes is okay. Ours hurt our little girl grey in the neck after the incident with the cats as well. She had to have surgery and stiches inside and out. We keep them both muzzled in the house. We did find that the male did have thyroid problems and is on med. But after very large vet bills for everyones safety both are muzzled so he doesn't feel like he is being punished and his sister isn't. I hope you find something that works.
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Post by fastdogz on Jun 20, 2006 20:59:10 GMT -5
All the responses and advice seem good. Also, it may be helpful to keep both dogs off the furniture. Once they realize that the cats are allowed on the bed and sofa but they aren't, it helps them realize their place in the pecking order of the house. If they feel they're on a lower level than the cats, they may be less tempted to chase them. All three of our cats sleep on the bed with us, and the grey is on the floor. Never once has she chased them.
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