The picture is familiar to many: a cat sitting on a tree peacefully licks its thick skin and is periodically distracted, looking down. And on earth, a dog barking to hoarseness rages.
Looking at the ever-warring creatures, the question arises: why do dogs so dislike cats? It's all about the different psychology of these creatures.
The difference between dogs and cats
The dog is an animal flocking, sociable and active. Even Mark Twain once noticed that if a dog starts talking, she tortures a person with endless chatter. Any buddy is suitable for her, if only there was a reason to meet, play, run and frolic. That is its essence.
A cat is a self-sufficient observer by nature, avoiding annoying talkers. And high-profile bullies - even more so. She has enough for happiness of her beloved. The shameless approach of a dog is regarded as an invasion and encroachment on personal space. The best way to avoid conflict is to retire away or higher.
The “friend of man” is used to hunting in order to feed himself. So did his ancestors. And the owner actively develops this ancient instinct, dragging it to various objects. Anyone who runs away automatically becomes a game that needs to be caught. A cat racing towards a fence cannot be an exception. In addition, on the street, instincts are amplified at times.
Showing peaceful intentions, the dog wags its tail, moves forward, can raise its paw.Similar gestures in a cat mean completely different feelings. The tail going from side to side is a state of nervous tension. Pressing the front of the body to the ground - the willingness to rush. The raised paw will lower for sure with lightning speed and with claws released.
However, the dog is not available translation of feline speech. He interprets the opponent’s behavior by analogy with his own. Often this becomes a cause of misunderstanding following the actions of a small tiger. Annoyance all the more makes you indignant and drive the malicious offender to exhaustion.
Instinctive experience in cats and dogs
When a puppy appears in the house for the first time, he is in a hurry to explore every corner, carefully sniffing everything in his path. Curiosity completely erases fears. And even a small kitten is in no hurry to move through unfamiliar territory, carefully studying the surrounding space.
Feline caution in blood
Seeing the cat on the street, the dog immediately rushes to meet a new potential friend. And if a frightened cat hits him in a vulnerable place (for example, on the nose), then the dog will forever remember such a sad and painful experience. It is not difficult to guess how he will react to any cat at the next meeting.
It is believed that the distant predecessors of cats were large saber-toothed tigers, lions. They entertained their pride, annoying small wolves, jackals. A canine squad has learned to dislike clawed offenders ever since. Now the latter are reaping the fruits of the actions of their ancestors, always escaping from the barking tetrapods.
Do not forget about the contribution made by man to these relations. Often the owner of a doggie, for fun, incites the Ball to the fluffy "beast" passing by. At the same time, he does not even suspect the consequences for his pet. Suddenly, a tailed "gangster" will be brave, what can be expected?
Rarely meet and aggressive mewing creatures. Their attacks on dogs are explained by a zealous desire to protect their territory, which they have long marked. This behavior leaves the dog no choice, causing anger in response.
Peaceful existence
Fortunately, there are cases of peaceful coexistence of these “irreconcilable” individuals under one roof. Such situations are possible if the animals get used to each other since childhood, and their owner shows patience and attention to each pet.
