My new rescue pit stares at our cat. Is it aggression or curiosity?

Arlo sounds like quite a character! Some cats can be quite aggressive with other animals, and I suspect Arlo is one of this kind. It may be wise to keep some parts of the house "off-limits" to Arlo where only your dog is allowed to go, and to receive attention in, so your dog doesn't start to feel left out. You can control when you give both animals treats and affection, so it should be easy to prevent Arlo from attacking your dog if these are events that trigger the aggressive behavior. Easy--feed them in separate rooms, and don't let them have access to one another when either is receiving treats or affection from you. They should work things out on their own eventually, but you don't want your dog to feel like he has to start defending himself against the cat.

Some of this may be curiosity and not knowing manners on how to act around new dogs. Some dogs have a different personality and manners on a leash vs. off a leash. She is young enough that seeking a trainer to help socialize her both on and off leash, in new settings, and around new and familiar animals will help her behavior. The more interactions at a young age, the better as long as they are controlled and the proper behavior rewarded

This is an excellent question, and I love that you're being proactive about their relationship. It's hard to tell just looking at pictures, the first and last one look like good play and the middle looks a bit less playful. Meowing is not necessarily a problem, but if Loki sounds distressed or unhappy - he probably is. Signs of good play: Taking turns chasing/being chased Relaxed body posture Taking turns initiating No hissing Ears mostly up, not flattened on to the head Breaks in play occasionally You could ask your vet if you could email them a little video to get their input, since we don't have the video capacity here. Have fun with the new kitty!

Hi and thank you for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh my! This sounds like a conumdrum! This can be very common occurance in dogs that suddenly have a new house mate. Here's a strategy that can help. Next time you are trying to give Milo the cat some love on the sofa, ask your pup to sit, stay, or lay down. Give treat when he does and then give Milo some love. Immediatley come back to your pup and give him a treat and love on him. Rinse and Repeat many times over the course of a few days. Each time, spend a little more tme with Milo before going back to the pup. I hope this helps and best wishes to you!

Hi there. Without being able to evaluate Oreo in person and watch her behavior with the cats, it's hard to say why she is doing this. It may be play-related behavior, fear-based aggression, or predatory aggression. Specific treatment recommendations will vary depending on the underlying cause. This is a very dangerous situation for your cats because Oreo is such a large, powerful dog, so I would strongly recommend getting in touch with a veterinary behaviorist or a good reward-based trainer who can work with you in person. You can search for one here: www.dacvb.org or here: www.ccpdt.org In the meantime, I would recommend keeping the cats physically separated from Oreo (in another room with the door closed) at all times to prevent any further problems until you can get a professional in to help.

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. From your description, I suspect this is more likely play-related, although it's impossible to say for sure without observing the behaviors in person. Huskies are very high energy dogs, and it's common for them to get extra excited & wound-up when they get to play outside. Sometimes their playfulness can get carried away, especially with smaller children who don't have the same degree of authority or confidence around the dog. I would be very careful with your 2-year-old around her, as she could work herself up and hurt your daughter, even if she doesn't mean to. Of course, if you're concerned that these might be moments of aggression rather than rough play, it's absolutely worth getting input from a reputable trainer or behaviorist. Your vet should be able to recommend someone in your area. Alternatively, if you are planning to see your primary vet soon, you can try to catch any of Luna's moments of excitement on video, and show those short videos to your vet next time you're in to get their input on her behavior. I hope this helps!

Hello, its likely that Zeus is seeking your attention more so than being angry at you. Often dogs show aggression, by growling and grinning their teeth at you. I would apprach Zeus in a neutral environment. Have him removed from your room by another family member and meet him outdoors so that he may smell you and interact with him there. Alternatively, you can call him into your room and see if he is more friendly then. If you are still concerned that he may bite you, then do not approach him until you have someone else with you. Most often however, dogs that are protective an aggressive will show these behaviors obviously, and its highly unlikely that he is mad at you for being away for 4 days. He is more likely curious and wants to interact with you. Hope this helps and best of luck.