GR thinks pet kitten is a squirrel 🐿️
We have a 2.5 year old very well mannered golden retriever and just introduced a very tiny kitten to the home. We’ve been keeping the 2 separate only able to smell and hear each other through doors, etc. Dog lived with an elderly cat previously with no issues until cat passed away from natural causes this past spring. Dog has always been extremely interested in squirrels and chipmunks while on walks, trying to chase and capture, but obviously never gotten close.
This morning I had the kitten in my arms while I was moving her to a new room and dog seemed aggressive towards the kitten; jumping and trying to “get at” her, almost as though I was holding a squirrel or something he wanted to “catch.” I’m very scared that my two animals won’t get along or be safe with each other down the road. What can I do, other than continue with strict separation and slow introduction techniques?