Mud bogger, would seem that clod was inocent. If you have any doubt, find a good trainer. People get sent to rehab when they screw up, and it sounds like you like Clod more than some people
(cant blame you). Im suprised nobody here recomended sending him to a good trainer to break him of the habit befor the big cat came into the Picture. Im sure that you could find someone that has experiance breaking dogs of their bad habits.
Hope its a mute point and That cat doesnt cause you any more trouble.