Shih Tzu pup 9 weeks keeps chasing cats
So our very cute Shih Tzu is chasing our two cats. He’s often with me leashed when they’re around but if he’s not he lunges for them and of course they run and he chases. We try to prevent this behaviour and divert his attention and praise him if he just watches them (rare). We did a lot of research before getting him and chose the Shih Tzu breed specifically for their supposed non prey-drive and ability to get along with other household pets. I’m pretty sure this is only curiosity but the cats don’t know that and they’re miserable. Our concern is that this may become a learned behaviour with him feeling rewarded every time they run. Husband is talking about giving him back to breeder if we can’t get him to leave them alone. I’m pretty stressed. Of course it’s early days. Anyone else with a Shih Tzu that seems to have a prey drive?