How to train your dog not to chase the cat...

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

I adopted a 2yo German Shepherd and his prey drive is VERY high. I have had success training him with the chickens and now I need to teach him to leave the cat alone. Since getting the dog, we have been keeping the cat downstairs, but that's just now fair to her, and not safe either (if they were to make contact somehow). She is a social cat, and wants to be able to go outside and hang out with the family without fear of attack. The dog has attacked and injured her one time when she snuck upstairs, so I am very eager to get this taken care of. Getting rid of a pet is not an option for us. Any advise? Have any of you taught this to your dog? I know this isn't a dog training site, it's a chicken site, but hopefully I can get some good advise.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

I would put a baby gate up so that the dog can get use to it. Also keeping the dog on a leash and treating him every time he chooses to focus on you and not the cat.