Can dogs and cats be taught to get along? I had my dog, Nikita, for a year before I adopted Bullet, a short haired domestic stray. Did my dog want to eat the kitty? Yes, but right away I made it clear that the cat was off limits when it came to dinner. After four or five days of monitoring their behavior, I gradually let them interact. Soon they began to trust each other and became good friends. I don’t worry anymore because they affectionately play despite their differences.