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In reply to the discussion: Are cat threads a threat to DU? [View all]LWolf
(46,179 posts)My cats have always ruled over the dogs to one degree or another; I don't know why.
About 15 years ago, I had a formerly feral tom cat that I brought into the house and civilized. Sort of. One day a friend with a huge black lab stopped by. The cat attacked the dog with such aggression that I had to move him off with the broom. I locked him in the bedroom, where he continued to howl, hiss, growl, and throw himself against the door until the dog left. The poor thing was in terror. That friend didn't bring her dog back.
He didn't treat MY dog like that, but then, she was schooled about who was boss from early puppy hood.
That cat has passed; the current cat is bossy, but would probably take chasing as an invitation to play, and begin harassing the poor dog.