Bernese Mountain Puppy's Funny Way of 'Co-existing' With the Cat Is Cracking Everyone Up

Puppies and cats can get along; they don't have to be enemies. They just have to be introduced correctly, and from there, they will learn. If there is no other option, they will learn.

On Monday, July 22nd, one pet dad captured the funny way that his new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy was finding ways to co-exist with his cat. Given that the cat is orange and he's a big puppy, it's honestly going pretty well:

Bunsen, Beaker, and Bernoulli are very brave boys. Taking on an orange cat is not easy, but I'm glad they're trying their best.

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Bernoulli is just a baby, and he's one of four pets in this household: a Golden Retriever, another Bernese Mountain dog, himself, and Ginger, an orange cat. Puppies are famous for pushing every one of the boundaries you set, up to and including using your cat's tail as a rope for tug-of-war.

When he's not busy mauling Ginger, he can be found outside enjoying nature: he loves kayak rides, long walks with his brothers, and finding big sticks in the yard that he wants to bring inside. His love for being a little bit mean to his sister is not for lack of toys; he's just choosing the tail.

How to Help a Puppy and Cat Get Along

It's hard. Introducing a new puppy into your life in general is hard, but it gets even harder when there are other animals involved. Puppies are a lot, and that can make your other animals upset, which could result in aggression on both sides. If not dealt with, that aggression will only get worse with time. To combat it:

1. Only let the puppy around the other animals in small doses at first.
2. On-leash interaction is best for all parties at first.
3. Look for signs of stress, anger, or overwhelm in both animals.
1. Puppies are at their most rambunctious when they're feeling overwhelmed or overtired.
4. Make sure they each have their own places to go, like a crate /cat tree, and do not allow the other animal to follow them there.

Nobody is perfect, and it's important that you accept that your cat and puppy will probably get in at least one fight before puppyhood is done. It doesn't mean they hate each other, and it doesn't mean you're doing a bad job - it's just life. Supervise at all times and step in before it gets serious!