But this is not true for some other breeds such as terriers, sighthounds and Ridgebacks. The plan that follows will not to stop the dog from chasing all cats. The steps below allow the dog and cat to interact in a controlled manner in order to establish a sense of possession in the dog while keeping the cat safe while this process is underway. Steps All these steps are important and they need to be done in order. It's easier to introduce a dog to a cat who has never been threatened by a dog because the cat will interact with the dog more quickly, but this works for existing situations once the cat realizes it's safe.
Some cats are easier to work with than others as well.
If this isn't done, the process will not work. Work with one dog at a time if possible. The owner of the dog must become the alpha dog in the household. The dog has to realize that it is not alpha and must take its cues from the human pack members as to who it accepts. The owner needs to have established a level of control without creating a robo-dog.