Kitty Aggression Update
Well after a couple of days of making Ziggy look at us when Skittles was in the room, and kicking him off the bed if he showed any aggressive signs, here are the results:
Of course, we still watch them closely, but it's really great to see this, because it's been a long time that Ziggy has let Skiski near him on the bed, and today they spent all day on again, off again cuddling on the bed.
We had a problem, but there is good news too.
Let me start off by saying: our apartments are very large, and our particular building is closed off, wrapped around by other buildings and a fence, so this is mostly safe (there is always a risk if you ask me.) When we go for our final potty break at night (anywhere between 1-3AM, depending on when I can get to sleep,) I don't put Ziggy's leash on. I take it with me just in case I wind up needing it, but I don't clip it on his harness. (I want him to know that I trust him, but as I am just a worry wart about leashes and dogs running off, especially since Ziggy is still a new addition to our family and he may or may not run at least once, night time is the ONLY time.)
Problem: Taking Ziggy out for our last potty break of the night and so I let him out and he starts out normal, sauntering down the stairs, then.. "Oh, hey.. What's that? Oh it's a strange cat, hmm." and then the kitty spies Ziggy. Of course, as soon as I saw the cat I tried to get Ziggles, but it as we were going down the stairs, it was just too awkward for me to catch him. Well, Mr. Kitty spies Ziggy and bolts off. Ziggy? "OMFREAKINGG! I HAVE TO GET IT!" and went after the cat like lightening, I didn't think it would be possible for HIM (other Corgis, maybe, even though they have those stumpy little legs <3 xD but not my Ziggy,) to move that quickly, before I even managed to get on level ground, he was out of my sight, I shreiked like a banshee, "ZIGGY! YOU STAY RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!"
Good news:
I didn't expect him to stop, my screaming like that was simply because I was terrified. I ran around the corner, and there was Ziggy, shaking with anticipation, staring back at me then after the kitty, back to me, kitty, me, etc, whining like I had just ruined his life. I gave him a "Good boy!" (I didn't know what to do because I wanted to let him know that it was good that he stopped, but I also wanted him to know it wasn't okay to chase the cat, which he probably couldn't get, so Idecided praise for stopping was best. Took him across the parking lot to go potty and then took him back upstairs.
Yay for Ziggy! Fingers crossed he keeps doing so well:D
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Permalink Reply by Carolyn and Gracie on
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I agree with you Beth, we can give advice but it's up to Kymii to decide. We haven't seen the setup, so I'm proposing we schedule a road trip to check it out! :)
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Permalink Reply by Emily & Scout on
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I agree with Beth and Kymli on this one. Where I walk Scout is a very open area, not many people at all (or dogs for that matter) and she gets off leash privileges most of the time. There is one side of the park that borders the road that she IS leashed on for her safety (she used to chase some cars) I call her over to me frequently during our walks for the purpose of petting her and giving her attention, so she is fine with the few times I put a leash on her.
Also, when I see another person or another dog, the leash goes on right away (and I am always looking as far ahead as I can see so I can take control when needed).
Yeah, when I first got her, she was never off leash, and we just used a 5-6 foot leash. Even then, I'd call her off her path and praise her for coming to me. She learned quickly that coming to me equals happy feelings. Then I progressed to letting her drag the leash. Then finally I was able to unclip the leash and let her run off more energy.
Now, I could never do what the guy in the video did and feel in control. I'm comfortable with as many dogs as I have arms. But it's all about what I feel is comfortable. If I wasn't comfortable with her off-leash behavior, she would go back on the leash and start over again.
Sounds to me like Scout and Ziggy are very similar in their energy. Calm, relaxed, trusting of their human. Kymli, just make sure you have an ID tag with your name, address, and phone number in case he somehow gets away, Otherwise, keep using the right precautions and have fun with Ziggy!
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Permalink Reply by Laura Rochette on
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I love the photo of the two of them together! If you could give me a trick to keep my cat George from intimidating Lucy, I would love it! Lucy wants to make friends, but George wants nothing to do with it. My other cat, Gracie, is just simply too timid to make friends with Lucy--she runs the other way. Watching George stare at Lucy from on high (like the back of a chair) with the intention of intimidating her is hilarious--Lucy lays down, her chin between her paws, ears back, and softly whines, thoroughly bummed.
Congrats on the peaceable kingdom!
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