We rescued a beagle/pinscher mix ( shelter was just guessing) in August. She was 3 months old. We have been crate training her since she came in the house and is really good with it. We have not given her people food so the begging is not there (yet). She was the same size as our adult rescue cat and they played well. Our cat does not like to play with anyone and does not like to be petted (he just likes to observe happenings ) so this came as a huge surprise. We keep the cat's nails trimmed. He is now smaller than the pup ( she is 16 pounds) and the playing is a bit rougher- hissing and swatting but no scratches. The pup does not bark or growl during play.The pup tries to pin the cat down and lick him. After one of these tumbles, either the cat runs away or the dog leaves to return to her space. But the cat comes around looking for more play. House training is getting better but we try to take her out frequently. She continues to have a few accidents a month-mostly poo. She really does not seem interested in the outside and gets down to pee and poo business quickly and wants to go inside. She is friendly with other dogs as she goes submissive. She starts her first training class next week. She needs it as she only knows how to sit and fetch. She really pulls on the leash.
I didn't get a chance to see any subsequent postings, so thanks for letting me know. I'll say it again, you did your best and made the right decision.
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