There are some dog breeds that truly get a bad rep — sometimes, that's because of stereotypes or bad experiences that people have had personally with dogs of that breed. But it's so important to note that so much of a dog's personality and temperament is because of the way they're raised, both in the love that's shown to them and the level of training they're given.
The dog in this video is as gentle as they come, especially with her baby sister around. Not all dogs — of any breed — do well with kittens, especially if they've never spent time around one before. But this one seems made to be a nurturer, and as far as I can tell, the love here certainly seems to be mutual.
On Sunday, August 18, @macyfit shared this super sweet video of her Pit Bull , Koda, interacting with her black kitten, Spot. Though Koda doesn't seem to have the same energy levels as a brand new kitten, she doesn't mind letting Spot get all of hers out by climbing all over her.
There's no doubt that a dog like Koda looks huge from Spot's perspective, but she isn't scared one bit. This brave little cat knew that she was in good hands.
Not only do they lounge around the house together, but they also fight, and it's amazing to see just how gentle Koda is with her. They must get a lot of exercise in chasing each other around!
And while the entire video is so cute, my favorite is when Spot tucks in close to Koda so they can both stand at the window and serve as the neighborhood watch. They're too adorable together.
Do Pit Bulls Like Kittens?
This comes down to personality more than anything else — a dog of any breed can be besties with a kitten if they're properly trained and socialized , as Dogster points out.
Introducing your new kitten slowly at first (and under full supervision) is key, and so is offering positive reinforcement like treats when everyone is behaving themselves well. Over time, you can slowly give them more and more freedom together until you're sure they're safe to be around each other full time.
Giving them each their own place to hang out, separate from each other, can help a lot, too, especially in the beginning, and if anyone's acting aggressive, it's time to redirect them and to take a nice, long time out.
In the end, you know your dog (and your kitten) best. If you've got the kind of pup who can handle a tiny new friend, you'll likely know it — and if you're not sure, it doesn't hurt to keep a close eye on their interactions as they get to know each other.
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