So we have two dogs, an 7/8 year old lab mix and a 5 year old beagle that get along great. Never been around a cat ever.
We just adopted a neighborhood cat (ladys step son is allergic, so they had to get rid of it), about 4 days ago. Cat is about 5 years old, but was around younger kids and dogs previously.
We keep the cat in our spare bedroom. She is friendly to the family, and will venture out to explore the house when the dogs are outside or in the living room in a crate.
The problem happens when the dogs see the cat out, they start howling, barking and generally very/overly excited. Way too much for the cat who runs back into the spare room. Not cowering under the bed but up in the window.
How can I introduce the cat to the dogs so the dogs stop freaking out everytime the cat is around? I have a crate for the dogs and the kennel for the cat if needed. Open to suggestions