cat problems

[VIOLET17]

help needed ......please
We live in a flat with a decked terrace, our neighbors cat can wander freely under our terrace but my terrier can not reach the cat. The cat finds this amusing sitting just out of reach whilst the dog japs incessantly and cries in frustration. I am not against cats but the other neighbors will soon start complaining at my dogs barking. Does any one have any suggestions as to how to keep the cat from under the terrace, i seem to be doing a lot of watering but it seems the dog is getting pretty wet but the cat still returns.

[Venger]

Welcome to WAB,
Please don't take this wrong - but try training your dog not to bark at it. The same deal with dogs barking at passing strangers (it has to know what is acceptable behaviour and what isn't)
I can't see that this is the cat's fault (seeing as you don't own the land it's occupying)
No offence intended - that's just how I see it.
not so much a cat problem, but a dog problem

[demicav]

Originally Posted by VIOLET17

help needed ......please
We live in a flat with a decked terrace, our neighbors cat can wander freely under our terrace but my terrier can not reach the cat. The cat finds this amusing sitting just out of reach whilst the dog japs incessantly and cries in frustration. I am not against cats but the other neighbors will soon start complaining at my dogs barking. Does any one have any suggestions as to how to keep the cat from under the terrace, i seem to be doing a lot of watering but it seems the dog is getting pretty wet but the cat still returns.

I have a similar problem except that the Cat in question does enter our back garden and rests on top of our shed. I have two Dogs, one that's ok with Cats and the one in my avatar who hates Cats. She growls, barks and even tries to climb up the shed but to no avail. The Cat just gives her dirty looks which is quite amusing and although it moves on eventually I think this is more to do with getting away from the noise more than getting away from the Dog. If the noise is bad I bring my Dog in or move the Cat on myself.

[Kayleigh]

we have a different problem..My dog barks at the kids in the end garden three houses away..They make it worse as the adults bark back lol..Whenever she is out and barks I bring her in but I know what you mean about complaints..
I would squirt the cat with water get on of those pump action kids super soaker's that will shift it..

[vole-woman]

Yes, I was going to suggest a super-powered water pistol.

[vole-woman]

Out of interest - I'm neither a dog- nor a cat-owner - how do you train a dog not to bark?

[Hedge Witch]

Originally Posted by vole-woman

Out of interest - I'm neither a dog- nor a cat-owner - how do you train a dog not to bark?

A case for Cesar Milan, I think:

Curb Out-of-Control Barking

A common problem canine caretakers face is uncontrollable or obsessive barking. Here are a few suggestions for handling it.

Follow through. If you give your dog a look, a sound, or a physical correction to tell him to stop his barking, he might stop for an instant, wait until you relax ... then go right back to barking. The dog's body relaxes, but his brain stays on alert! So be patient. Wait until your dog gives you complete and total submission before you go back to what you were doing.

Calm down. Many people get so irritated with the constant barking that their own frustration level rises. While this is understandable, you can't expect your dog to follow you. Animals simply don't follow anxious, angry, or frustrated leaders. Instead your dog will mirror your energy. If you're frustrated, then he's frustrated, and when he's frustrated, it makes sense for him to bark. To effectively correct your dog, you need to control your own frustration first.

Make your claim. If your dog is barking repeatedly in the presence of a specific stimulus, it's important to let the dog know that you "own" that object, person, situation, or place. Use your calm-assertive energy to make your claim.

Exercise your dog! Often dogs develop problem barking as a result of pent-up energy. So make sure your dog has the right amount of exercise for his energy level. Your dog should be relaxed, calm, and submissive before you put him in a situation that's likely to trigger barking.

I love this guy - his programs are really addictive, and he knows his stuff.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by vole-woman

Out of interest - I'm neither a dog- nor a cat-owner - how do you train a dog not to bark?

Yell..!!!..

[vole-woman]

Hmm. Not unlike parenting, in many ways!

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by vole-woman

Out of interest - I'm neither a dog- nor a cat-owner - how do you train a dog not to bark?

We prefer the quick squirt of water from a kiddies water gun straight up their jacksy Works a treat!