How to I introduce my dog to my cat?

[DogLover]

3 days ago I brought home my new labrador. He is nearly 3 years old but is very layed back and doesnt have much energy. He is the perfect dog in every way apart from 1 thing.

We have an 11 year old cat who is terrified of him. She is not eating properly and is avoiding coming in as much as possible. And if she does come in, she disappears off upstairs and we dont see her at all. The other thing, is that he is fine in the house, but when outside he has a tendency to chase her.

Please help me. My parents have said that if it doesnt get better soon he will have to go back, but I love him to bits. Please help.

 

[nomorebuffalo]

Ass smelling...it's the only tried and true method.

Lots and Lots of ass smelling.

 

[murphdog6]

you should tell your mom to put the labrador on a tight leash, you hold your cat, and they will sniff each other. hold your cat for 1 minute and slowly let go of her and she might stay and continue sniffing the dog. if it doesn't work the first time keep doing it.

 

[Paige]

have them both in the same room as you, and have the cat on ur lap and try showing ur cat there is nothing wrong with the dog & teach the dog not to chase the cat if he does call the dog back over to you wiv an agry voice, if he dosnt chase the cat make sure to give him praise and treats xx hope i helped & if u vote my anwser best anwser i will be thankfull xx

 

[daa]

Make sure the cat has a safe area of the house, and can get to her food, water, and litter box without being bothered by the dog. Baby gates work well. When both animals are outside, the dog should be on a 30' training line and supervised. Correct her immediately if she begins to chase, and reward her for behaving nicely. When nobody can supervise them together, they must be safely separated.