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Susanleet · 11-10-2013, 07:07 AM

I introduced my new puppy Henry to my cat about 3 days ago. My cat is about 20 pounds and a male as well. At first I was concerned the cat would be aggressive but looks to be the other way around. Well Henry is not so much aggressive as he is getting used to the cat and being more bold.
Today they were chasing each other around and at one point Henry hopped on my cat's head and started humping. My cat just sat there. Usually if Henry annoys him he just jumps on the couch away from him.
So, is this normal?

Rhetts_mama · 11-10-2013, 07:16 AM

How old is the puppy? Generally speaking, when it's a young puppy it's done to show dominance. Even a dominant female will do it. Just pick the puppy up when you catch him and redirect his attention to something else.

Susanleet · 11-10-2013, 07:22 AM

He's 8 weeks. I did pick him up. It's all I could think to do.
I can tell now that my puppy will be the dominant pet in the house.

theporkieyorkie · 11-10-2013, 04:39 PM

Lol! If only animals could talk....the cat was probably like " doggie please....you dominate me??? You a little tike... All I gotta do is sit on you and you'll disappear. "

GizmosDogShop · 11-10-2013, 05:17 PM

At 8 weeks it's definitely the puppy trying to show that he is dominant. If the cat isn't okay with it he will let the puppy know.

11-10-2013, 07:07 AM	#1
Susanleet YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Pinehurst, N.C., USA Posts: 7	New puppy humped the cat. I introduced my new puppy Henry to my cat about 3 days ago. My cat is about 20 pounds and a male as well. At first I was concerned the cat would be aggressive but looks to be the other way around. Well Henry is not so much aggressive as he is getting used to the cat and being more bold. Today they were chasing each other around and at one point Henry hopped on my cat's head and started humping. My cat just sat there. Usually if Henry annoys him he just jumps on the couch away from him. So, is this normal?

11-10-2013, 07:16 AM	#2
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	How old is the puppy? Generally speaking, when it's a young puppy it's done to show dominance. Even a dominant female will do it. Just pick the puppy up when you catch him and redirect his attention to something else. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

11-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#5
GizmosDogShop Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 352	At 8 weeks it's definitely the puppy trying to show that he is dominant. If the cat isn't okay with it he will let the puppy know. __________________ Gizmo's Dog Shop Visit our Store and like us on Facebook 20% off your next order use promo code: yorkietalk20

11-10-2013, 07:22 AM	#3
Susanleet YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Pinehurst, N.C., USA Posts: 7	He's 8 weeks. I did pick him up. It's all I could think to do. I can tell now that my puppy will be the dominant pet in the house.

11-10-2013, 04:39 PM	#4
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	Lol! If only animals could talk....the cat was probably like " doggie please....you dominate me??? You a little tike... All I gotta do is sit on you and you'll disappear. "