Rescue dog bit my cat

[Cherrypies]

Morning all
I have had my rescue dog, a week and two days. I was told she is good with kids, and ignores cats.
I have been vilgent with the kids, and kept interactions short, as such early days.
She does ignore the cats on the whole, however last night my cat jumped on my bed, (which he had done a few time before) and the dog went for him, and caught my arm in the process. Obviously jealousy, but I am now very worried, what if one of the kids sat on my bed?
I have been touch with the rescue and they agreed jealousy and they have a few tips to deal with it, or they can take her back.
I haven't discussed this with my daughter yet, her kids, my grandchildren.
I don't know what to do.
Any advice please, can we get past this?

I would take the dog back. I never managed to train my dog not to attack cats. It was hardwired in him, but it did not matter as I did not have a cat back then. Your rescue can go to a home without cats and probably live quite happily.

Take her back, sadly. Best for all involved. And the rescue should stop saying she’s ok with cats.

The dog was on your bed? If so, this is on you unfortunately.

You've had the dog a week. Of course it's going to resource guard you and display unpleasant behaviour in this sort of situation. That's what dogs who have come from rescue do - even those who are otherwise well-rounded. It takes a minimum of three months to settle in.

I assume the dog was on the bed, which it shouldn't really have been at this stage. Rescue dogs need safe space and boundaries - somewhere to sleep where they absolutely won't be disturbed.

Unfortunately, you set the poor mite up for failure.

Given you don't seem to realise this or indeed were not told this was a possibility, please do return the dog to the rescue. None of this is said to be nasty, but realistically I don't think you're equipped to deal with this as it was a very rookie mistake from you and the dog deserves a home where it can settle in safely.

Take the dog back.

Unfortunately dog rescues lie.
Shockingly so.Even about actual breeds or types or behaviour.
Only last week a rescue dog killed the resident dog, only been in the home a week.
Dog was taken back into rescue, a different rescue I believe, ready to rehome to the next unsuspecting person.
Return this dog to rescue before this gets any more serious.

Yes, she was on my bed, I was told not to start this, if it's not going to be a long time thing, as I don't mind her on my bed I let her do it. I was not informed this could lead to issues.
This is not my first rescue, it's my third, but the first two a while ago now. As I lost them due to old age, didn't have any issues with those, but of course all dogs are different.

I would take the dog back.
It's not fair on your cat.
If you get another dog down the line be better prepared for this kind of behaviour.
It takes months for a rescue dog to fully decompress and learn it's new home. If you have cats you need to ensure there are places your cats can go that the dog has no access to.
Unknown temperament dogs allowed on beds and sofas is unwise.

@Cherrypies it happens.

Rescues these days (particularly the big ones, or ones where dogs are in kennels) are woefully under-equipped to really manage or even look after dogs properly. Rescues where the dogs are in foster placement are always better as they can properly assess the dogs.

I would also say, dogs going into rescue these days are far more likely to have unpredictable behaviours than they would have done 8/9+ years ago. COVID did a lot of harm to dog ownership.

You were told not to start allowing her on the bed for a reason.

Either take this seriously and abide by proper training or if you don't feel you can do that take her back.

Take the dog back. Your poor cat. If she’s not scared of dogs now she will be going forward.

No, I was not, love how people think they know what was said, when they were not there.

Actually, he jumped on the bed again this morning, I pointed at the dog and very sternly said no. This time not a issue.

Sorry but you allowed the dog to be on the bed AGAIN this morning? And risked it happening a second time?

Assuming I’ve understood correctly……
You are not equipped with the understanding to deal with this (quite basic) situation to keep all involved safe.
return the dog

I dont think the bed was the issue. More likely the moving cat. The dogs predatory motor pattern and chase instinct kicked in.

However this is still an issue that you will have to train and deal with. The dog is obviously not happy around cats and it will be hard to live with this. Your cat could get very stressed or injured

So did she actually bite the cat, or just try to? If her teeth made contact with the cat, you must take him to the vets to make sure he isn’t hurt.

I would probably return the dog to rescue if this is how things are a week in, rather than let the dog start to settle in and then cause a whole load of upheaval for her. If you’re going to keep her, you need to implement some boundaries very quickly, starting with not allowing her on the bed.

I don't think an unknown rescue is ever a good idea with young children in the house. Reputable ones don't re-home to homes where young children will be for a reason. And yes they lie about backgrounds frequently.
I have to say I'm surprised at cat owners getting dogs at all unless they are brought up together, my cat would have a heart attack if I brought a dog in the house.