The internet has been left in hysterics by a Bernese Mountain dog's best efforts to co-exist peacefully with the cat, and you can probably guess how well it's going so far.

With three dogs and two cats in his home, Jason Zackowski would certainly hope that they all get along, but Bernoulli the Bernese Mountain dog and Ginger the cat often prove otherwise. Zackowski, of Alberta, Canada, explained to Newsweek that they have "a fun and weird relationship" because one minute the duo is loving towards each other, and the next moment it looks like Bernoulli is trying to maul his feline sibling—playfully, of course.

Zackowski has even started tracking how long the 6-month-old pup can go without picking on Ginger. So far, his highest record is only two days, but they're working on it.

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"They follow each other around and are very interested in each other," Zackowski told Newsweek via email. "They also fight like siblings and sometimes we hear fighting, but when we go to check on them, they stop and pretend like nothing is happening."

He added: "The mauling just means he pounces on her and puppy nibbles her. Ginger has never been remotely hurt. He's just trying to play with her, and we think she is doing the same back too."

Thankfully, Bernoulli also has other dog friends his own size her can play with, as Zackowski also has Bunsen and Beaker. Not to mention the two turtles he owns, named Carl and Sagan, but thankfully Bernoulli hasn't tried to pick on them—yet.

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Bernoulli still has a way to go, but it is certainly possible for cats and dogs to co-exist happily. When it comes to introducing them to one another, patience is the name of the game. The Animal Humane Society suggests that both animals should be kept separate for the first three to four days, before eventually starting to feed them on opposite sides of a door. This will build those all important positive associations (due to the food) while in the presence of their new animal sibling.

Once both animals can eat their food calmly next to the door, they can begin meeting face-to-face, but only in a common area. The dog should be kept on a leash and the cat should come and go as it pleases. It's vital to reward them both with treats for good behavior, and if either one shows signs of aggressive, simply distract them and redirect their attention to something else.

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These sessions should be repeated daily, and only once they're both calm and comfortable around each other can they be let loose. The Animal Humane Society also notes that, if any aggression or tension does develop, going back through the earlier steps can help.

Taking it slowly will help them both adjust, but it's important for them to each have their own space.

Instagram Users React

Zackowski regularly shares videos of his pets on social media (@bunsenberner.bmd on Instagram), and social media users can't get enough of Bernoulli's antics. A video showing his valiant attempts at "co-existing" with Ginger, which resulted in another mauling has gone viral online, generating over 6.4 million views and more than 320,000 likes on Instagram.

The clip, which was posted in July, shows the small whiteboard counting how many days it's been "since the last Ginger mauling" being wiped off and put back to zero. Better luck next time, Bernoulli.

"I started this whiteboard after the second one because he hadn't gone a day and we thought it would be funny," Zackowski told Newsweek. "It's kind of like in The Office when Jim and Dwight have a 'days without nonsense' sign. I think Bernoulli's best is two days without a mauling, but now it's more play and we are getting wise to Ginger's tricks as she baits him to chase her."

Since the clip of the cat and dog fighting went viral, Zackowski has been amazed by the positive reception it received online. With over 1,400 comments so far, plenty of Instagram users lauded their friendship and were keen to find out how long Bernoulli has managed to go without yet another mauling.

One Instagram user wrote: "It was the look on Bernoulli's face after the sign for me."

Another responded: "Bernoulli looks so happy with no care in the world lol."

"This cat must really love him the fact he lets him do this," a third Instagram user posted.

While another comment reads: "That's not coexisting...that's plotting!"

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