dogs and cats

[wolfGRL]

this is a generic question, bc i don't have a CzW dog. If i have 2 cats and a small dog (a sheltie who submission issues with other animals) would that become a rpoblem if i were to get one?

[Pavel]

I dont see any problems. If you will have a CsW just from puppy age, then is everything only in your hands. Good socialisation and education. I have 2 CsW and 2 cats and never was any problem. Female cat simply dont like dogs and when are dogs inside house, then run somewhere up (on the wardrobe etc.). Male cat have no problems with dogs as well and although dont like to play with dogs, accept both. See the pictures :


I know more CsW owners, they have a cats and dont know any problem. Other thing is by my CsW female with strange cats. This cats attack immediatelly. But our two cats are for my dogs always a members of our pack.

Pavel

[Mosi]

^ as a previous sheltie owner I honestly think it depends on how your sheltie is. Especally if he/she is shy then it would take longer to introduce them, It would also be a good idea to work on the jealousy aspect of an introduction. The top dog bit can be a pile of .. to put it nicely Twoddle.
If you are the alpha then BOTH dogs should behave if you dont accomidate for bad behaviour

Many studies suggest that "NO!" even in a gruff/mean voice still encourages dogs to continue their behavior.

and believe it or not .. ear biting. "I bite your ear im bigger than you." You might look stupid.. but it works.
It isnt that the dog is a czech, but the problems with hirarchy.

[wolfGRL]

Thank you both!