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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just please, if you let your cat out, look before you open the door. I was walking my dog past a house when the neighbor did this. I nearly lost control of the leash and ended up being yanked down the street chasing after the cat. It's like the sudden appearance of a squirrel. Even the best trained dog would react.[/quote]

There's something wrong here.  Even the best trained dog might REACT, yes.  But yank you down the street chasing after the cat?  No.  And you can't expect the world to adjust to your badly behaved dog.  Your dog needs obedience and leash training. [/quote]

My dog has passed his Canine Good Citizen test and is well trained, thank you. Having a cat suddenly appear very close by would incite any dog's prey drive. He's a large dog and very strong, hence the training in the first place and why he was able to pull me for several houses. The person didn't even look before tossing the cat out the door. No, it's not too much to ask to make sure the environment is safe before letting your cat out. [/quote]

Saying that someone shouldn't put a cat outside at the same time you are walking a dog outside is stupid. No, not all dogs react to things like that! Many dogs ignore cats, or even play and snuggle with them! If your dog DOES react like that and it is so big that you have a hard time controlling it when out on walks, then you should rethink owning a dog like that. You said yourself that it could happen with the sudden appearance of a squirrel as well. So a cat that came around the corner of a house while you dog was outside could have the same effect. Or a raccoon or possum at night. It is YOUR job to keep your dog under control, not mine to make sure your dog is nowhere near any other animal that might set off your dog's "prey drive".[/quote]

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