Cat's Attempt to 'Reclaim' Couch From Golden Retriever Is Full of Attitude
A Golden Retriever was relaxing on the couch until his orange cat sibling decided he was going to "reclaim" his favorite spot.
The interaction was filmed and shared on social media, and it's worth seeing. Take a look!
On April 30, 2024, TikTok user Waffles and Maple (@thegoldenbreakfastclub), a profile that chronicles the fun adventures of Waffles, an orange cat, and Maple, a good Golden Retriever, shared a hilarious minute-long video showing the interaction between the sweet doggo and angry cat.
In the video, Maple is taking a nap on the couch next to his dad, and above him, sitting on the top of the couch, is Waffles, a common place for cats to sleep.
But it's clear pretty quickly in the video that Waffles doesn't want to see Maple on the couch. So he makes his move to make him move.
The second Maple looks up at Waffles, he strikes, hitting him in the face like cats do. But it doesn't look like he has his claws out, so he likely was just sending Maple a message and not actually being too aggressive.
That didn't deter Maple, so he tried his meows. But that didn't work either. Maple is holding strong, burying his head into the blanket.
At one point Maple does get off the seat, and when he comes back, Waffles lets him know that he's still not impressed.
The full one-minute video is admirable, and you can tell the two are playing with a bit of seriousness.
"Waffles claims this couch as his royal throne," the video caption reads.
In the comments, people had a lot to say about the Golden Retriever's interaction with the cute orange cat.
"Waffles came from the extra spicy orange factory," one person joked.
"Waffles the couch goblin," joked someone else.
Another TikTok viewer added, "I love that Maple just assumes Waffles is their bestie, and it’s just a game."
How to Help Your Dog and Cat Get Along
"Fighting like cats and dogs" is a common phrase that explains why the two species never get along, but that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The stereotype can be proven wrong; it just takes some slow introductions and a little patience.
According to the Animal Humane Society, when introducing a dog and a cat who will both live at your home, it's important that each dog and cat have their own "safe place" that the other cannot access.
"Ideally, your living spaces will have multiple high areas, like shelving or furniture that your cats are allowed on so they can easily escape the dog if needed," the organization writes.
It's important to keep them apart at first and the introduce each other through opposite sides of the closed door. Then over time allow them to see each other, retreating if they get too roudy with each other, and treat them when they're doing well.
"When the animals appear to be getting along well, allow them loose in the room together, keeping the dog’s leash attached and dragging on the floor so that you can step on it and prevent him from chasing the cat if he gets excited," the organization explains. "If tension erupts, go back to the earlier introduction steps and repeat the process."
Of course, a lot of this will depend on personality, too. Some pairs will get along better faster, while others may take a little more time to get there.
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