[Jen D]

I did mention this situation in another area but am posting it as a new thead. I was outside with my AB and turned around to see him holding a stray kitten in his mouth, I froze then gave the off command. He droped the kitten and the kitten just ran, was fine and I was wondering if anyone has any idea why the Kramer did this? It is funny now and he is not cat aggresive so this has me puzzled.

[Chloef_2799]

Maybe the kitten didn't move until he picked it up wondering what the heck it was???
I used to think my boxer Bess had a low prey drive until we caught her chasing a rabbit. She caught the poor thing and killed it but before that she never even blinked at them. We had a male rabbit named Frisky and she was very good with him and never once went after him. She would lay on the grass and let him hump her and attack her stumpy little tail haha!!
Dogs are wierd like that huh?

[DOBERMAN_07]

Big dogs usually dont care for little things. My Dobie doents even recognize the cat as part of the family, but the cat craps its pants everytime the Dog walks by.

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by Chloef_2799

Maybe the kitten didn't move until he picked it up wondering what the heck it was???
I used to think my boxer Bess had a low prey drive until we caught her chasing a rabbit. She caught the poor thing and killed it but before that she never even blinked at them. We had a male rabbit named Frisky and she was very good with him and never once went after him. She would lay on the grass and let him hump her and attack her stumpy little tail haha!!
Dogs are wierd like that huh?

That is to bad about the rabbit, but with the cat it is funny because he goes near them all the time and was just holding it. The kitten had dog drool all over it but was not hurt. They are wierd that is for sure!

Originally Posted by DOBERMAN_07

Big dogs usually dont care for little things. My Dobie doents even recognize the cat as part of the family, but the cat craps its pants everytime the Dog walks by.

That is what gets me most of these guys I have or had through rescue I won't let them near them but Kramer has always been around them and even ate with them. So this has really got me confused and I have seen alot of dogs through rescue, training, and shelters. he could of killed it in a second but was just standing there holding it inhis mouth.
Has your dobie ever got ahold of the cat? He looks like a big boy.

[sillylilykitty]

Maybe the dog loves the cat so much, like a mom/dad. So your dog picked the kitty up like the kittens mom would. Whatever it is, I see this as a confusing sign too, considering if the dog was aggressive, it would have killed the cat. But your dog didnt, and I want to say the dog loves it but then....I dont know, maybe your dog has maternal instincts! Or is it paternal....

[RonE]

Originally Posted by DOBERMAN_07

but the cat craps its pants everytime the Dog walks by.

Can you explain why the cat is wearing pants?

Jen, if your dog was cat-aggressive, I doubt that the cat would have survived the encounter.

My Irish setter caught a mouse in a little rental house we lived in at the time. The only clue was the tail sticking out of her mouth, which was still twitching. I took the dog outside and said, "Drop the mouse!" which she did. The mouse ran off, probably to tell the story which would become part of the mouse family legend.

When I realized later that my house was over-run with mice, I gave her permission to kill them. For an 85-pound dog, she became quite an efficient mouser. When I moved out, I didn't get my security deposit back. I became so aggravated with the mice, that I actually shot a few in my living room.

In retrospect, that was very irresponsible of me, since my dog was gun-shy.

[DOBERMAN_07]

Originally Posted by Jen D

That is what gets me most of these guys I have or had through rescue I won't let them near them but Kramer has always been around them and even ate with them. So this has really got me confused and I have seen alot of dogs through rescue, training, and shelters. he could of killed it in a second but was just standing there holding it inhis mouth.
Has your dobie ever got ahold of the cat? He looks like a big boy.

Tuz is never held the cat, but he has been scratched him it sever times. The dog was told on numerous occasions that the cat is off limits so he doesnt even recognize the cat anymore. I would rather have them get along like all those other TV pets, but peace at home is more important than their friendship.

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by RonE

Can you explain why the cat is wearing pants?

Jen, if your dog was cat-aggressive, I doubt that the cat would have survived the encounter.

My Irish setter caught a mouse in a little rental house we lived in at the time. The only clue was the tail sticking out of her mouth, which was still twitching. I took the dog outside and said, "Drop the mouse!" which she did. The mouse ran off, probably to tell the story which would become part of the mouse family legend.

When I realized later that my house was over-run with mice, I gave her permission to kill them. For an 85-pound dog, she became quite an efficient mouser. When I moved out, I didn't get my security deposit back. I became so aggravated with the mice, that I actually shot a few in my living room.

In retrospect, that was very irresponsible of me, since my dog was gun-shy.

That is os funny about your Irish setter and taking shots at the little mouse! I have to ask what kinda gun were you using?
Kramer is the only one that I do trust around the cats atleast more then the others.

Originally Posted by DOBERMAN_07

Tuz is never held the cat, but he has been scratched him it sever times. The dog was told on numerous occasions that the cat is off limits so he doesnt even recognize the cat anymore. I would rather have them get along like all those other TV pets, but peace at home is more important than their friendship.

That is great how Tuz just lives like the cat doesn't live in the house with him, good thing for the cat.

[RonE]

Originally Posted by Jen D

I have to ask what kinda gun were you using?

.22 caliber revolver - probably loaded with hollow points, just to be sure.

I considered a 12 gauge shotgun, but decided that would be excessive force.

[Jen D]

Originally Posted by RonE

.22 caliber revolver - probably loaded with hollow points, just to be sure.

I considered a 12 gauge shotgun, but decided that would be excessive force.

I think you might just be crazier then me! I think I only have hollow points, but haven't used them inside yet.

Alot of places I go I have to go alone because my husband doesn't know what I will do or say next.

[RonE]

I don't do that any more. I'm a home owner now.

And I will NEVER be a landlord. People who rent are crazy.