Are Treeing Walker Coonhounds good with cats?

No, Treeing Walker Coonhounds don’t tend to be good with cats unless socialized alongside kitties from an early age and trained with positive reinforcement to not chase them. Since they were bred to chase small animals, it’s possible this instinct will apply to your family cat, especially if they meet outdoors. 

Introducing Treeing Walker Coonhounds to cats should begin with scent-based introductions, where you allow each animal to become familiar with the other’s scent without any direct contact. Start by swapping their bedding or using a cloth to gently rub one and then the other, letting them sniff and explore the new scents at their own pace. Once both the dog and cat seem comfortable with the scent exchange, you can progress to visual introductions, keeping the pup on a leash and allowing the cat to observe from a safe distance.

Gradually, under controlled and calm conditions, let them spend more time together, always rewarding and encouraging calm and friendly behavior and monitoring closely for signs of stress or aggression. With patience, positive reinforcement, and slow introductions, your Treeing Walker Coonhound may learn to coexist peacefully with cats.