Having trouble with my Husky/Shephed mix and my cats?

Get your partner to take the dog out for a walk whilst you bring your cat in (try this with one cat at a time) when you are about to sit down and relax, like watching TV and hold your cat in your arms and sit down allowing your cat to sit near or on your lap, whatever is normal. A while later, when your partner brings the dog back, you remain where you are with the cat, when your dog comes in the room, if he comes to say hello, just pat his head and say lie down. Don't let him jump up on the chair/sofa whilst the cat is there. You may have to hold and calm your cat, as the cat may try to bolt. Every time you do this exercise, increase the time, first time 10 minutes and build up, alternating your cats, so both of them get used to it. When you have taken the cat out of the room (best you do that, rather than letting the cat down on the floor at first) call your dog and let him up to cuddle, relax with you. Your dog will learn gradually and the cats will feel at home again. As they see it, their territory has been invaded and their world is upside down. As for your dog pulling on walks, this is a very common problem which can be solved with some training and the aid of an anti-pull harness. I have left some links for anti-pull harness reviews, along with a really easy 10 step programme for you to follow to train your dog not to pull. The training will help in more ways than just the pulling, and firmly establish you as the leader and be a good bonding exercise. Once you can get your dog to 'stay' whenever you give the command and can walk away, your dog should do this in the house around the cats, and you will be able to let them down on the floor to move around freely without fear of being chased, as you tell your dog to 'stay'. If you like the training plan, maybe have a look at the dog training DVDs, which covers all aspects of dog training, including some more tips about the dog/cat scenario! It's great that you took on a rescue, good luck.