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My Kitten is Too Mean

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Question
Hello,
I have recently gotten a new kitten. I'm not sure how old he is... but I know he's old enough to be given away, so I have him now. His name's Tobey.

We also have dogs, and Toby clearly doesn't like dogs...or people!  What do I do to get him to be a kind cat for this household? I need him to get used to dogs being around him and I need him to know that I am the boss... I've never trained an animal before...and I'm already breaking down! Please help!
-Jessy

Answer
Hi Jesse,

Typically kittens should be kept separate from new animals for at least 3 weeks.  During that time you should have him in another room while he gets used to people.  It will take time but you need to spend a lot of time petting him and holding him and getting him to like being touched.  If you don't do this soon he will be too old to teach this too.

Good luck!!