I'd let the puppy chase the cat unless it gets too bad and then I agree with everyone -- teach the puppy leave-it. Chances are, especially if the cat has claws, that the cat will be the most effective teacher. Savannah who is a tough dog will molest the cat, Monkey, all night. Monkey, every once in a while, will get enough and even though he doesn't have any claws he'll turn the tables in a heart beat. We start laughing when we see Savannah getting a little out of bounds. Sure enough, we suddenly hear a whimper that turns into a pitiful scream and there she comes -- with Monkey chasing her around the house. Eventually, Savannah gets close enough to leap into one of our laps and buries her head in an armpit. Kona would just as soon cats keep their distance, although he will allow one of the cats to rub around on him and give him kisses. He's had a scratched nose or two and realizes they are evil. Lee Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda DeLarso" <lindelgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Showgsd-L" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 12:13 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Puppy chasing cats - Suggestions? > > Hi Everyone! > A puppy buyer contacted me this morning with an issue of the new puppy > ( > 12 weeks) chasing the cats. > I was going to suggest putting her a leash, so she has control and using a > firm Olet it O command. BUT I do not have cats, so maybe there is a better > solution? Any ideas? I am going to give her a call back this afternoon. > > Thanks In Advance! > > Linda DeLarso > Lindel Shepherds > Www.lindelshepherds.com > ------ End of Forwarded Message > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================