1. Reasonable pairing to create harmony between cats and dogs

　　A better pairing is a puppy with an adult cat, or a kitten with an adult dog; of course, the ideal is a kitten with a puppy. Kittens and adult dogs tend to get along well; generally, a kitten's personality is still not fully developed, so it is rather confused, which matches well with a dog's easy-going nature. Two careless and confused animals together can be said to be kindred spirits. Moreover, under the influence of an adult dog, the kitten's personality, when formed, will have some dog-like traits! If it’s a puppy with an adult cat, the result is similar—after the puppy’s personality matures, it might have some cat-like qualities. However, adult cats usually remain indifferent to puppies. Also, if you have a Siamese cat (detailed introduction) or other easily jealous cats, it will be even harder for them to get along.

　　Of course, the best is to raise a kitten and a puppy at the same time. These two little babies are born into the world as blank slates—no one knows what they will become. So during their growth, they continuously influence each other and get used to each other’s little quirks. The mutual influence and understanding in personality make them get along more harmoniously.

　　2. Make the cat understand that the dog's chasing has no ill intent

　　We all know dogs like to chase cats, which makes cats feel threatened, so training the cat to understand the dog is important. When the dog chases the cat, of course, a retreat path should be arranged for the frightened cat. However, have you thought that maybe not having a retreat would be better? You know, dogs like to imitate humans, so owners should often pet the cat in front of the dog. At appropriate times, you can pick up the dog's paw to help groom the cat’s fur. With repeated training, the dog will help groom the cat (Warning: Be sure to trim the claws of both cats and dogs to avoid injuries). Cats naturally enjoy being petted, and this will definitely warm the relationship between the two.

　　Also, when the dog chases the cat, if you always give the cat a retreat path, the cat might never sense the dog’s goodwill. When the dog catches up to the cat, it might just be a gentle lick instead! Additionally, showing videos of cats and dogs peacefully coexisting to them can also help them understand.

　　Of course, all of this depends on you not having dogs that have been trained for hunting or racing. Large dogs used for hunting pose a greater threat to cats, such as Greyhounds and Dalmatians. It’s also best not to raise particularly picky cats, as training them is more troublesome. For example, Pekingese and Pugs have bulging eyes prone to injury, and if paired with bad-tempered cats, they may suffer attacks.