Handbanana
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Hi there, my husband and I own a little Lop Ear called Handbanana Stamm-Ouillette (Aka The Smashing Machine). He is a very good boy but there is room for improvement in a few areas.
Theone major issue we are having is that he knows to use the bathroom in his litter box, but seems to "enjoy" peeing and pooping on our couches. (the one from Robb and Stuckey is his favorite... he has good taste I guess!)
The other issue is that he likes to digthe carpet up from corners of rooms.
Hopefully we can find a solution to these issues on this forum or find a trainer who can help. Thanks!
(I posted this in the Introductions Section and since then have had a couple thoughts.)
Seems like from what I have read that both of these issuesmay becorrected in the same way.
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Digging:[/font]]
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[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Monitor HB closely while out of his Condo.[/font]][size=[font="Times New Roman"][/font]]
When he starts to dig at the carpet issue a firm âNOâ and re-direct him to his own personal scratching toy
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Peeing and Pooping on Furniture:[/font]]
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[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Monitor HBSO closely while out of his Condo.[/font]]
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[size=[font="Times New Roman"]When he starts to make the âBathroom Postureâ, issue a firm âNOâ and re-direct him to his own personal litter box, butNOT towards his Condo, as this is his safe place and should not be associated with punishment.[/font]]
Looking for input so let us know what you think of these ideas. If these techniques don't work we will have to find a strong negative reinforcement for him as he seems to think getting sprayed with the water pistol is a great game and lots of fun! What isa strong negative reinforcement for a Bunny Rabbit. I know they remember well but if my husband has to become the bad guy / discipline guy then I guessthatiswhat we will have to do, although it will break his heart. He is the size of an NFL line backer and tears up when watching Bunny vids on you-tube. Who knew!
Theone major issue we are having is that he knows to use the bathroom in his litter box, but seems to "enjoy" peeing and pooping on our couches. (the one from Robb and Stuckey is his favorite... he has good taste I guess!)
The other issue is that he likes to digthe carpet up from corners of rooms.
Hopefully we can find a solution to these issues on this forum or find a trainer who can help. Thanks!
(I posted this in the Introductions Section and since then have had a couple thoughts.)
Seems like from what I have read that both of these issuesmay becorrected in the same way.
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Digging:[/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"][/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Monitor HB closely while out of his Condo.[/font]][size=[font="Times New Roman"][/font]]
When he starts to dig at the carpet issue a firm âNOâ and re-direct him to his own personal scratching toy
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Peeing and Pooping on Furniture:[/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"][/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Monitor HBSO closely while out of his Condo.[/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"][/font]]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]When he starts to make the âBathroom Postureâ, issue a firm âNOâ and re-direct him to his own personal litter box, butNOT towards his Condo, as this is his safe place and should not be associated with punishment.[/font]]
Looking for input so let us know what you think of these ideas. If these techniques don't work we will have to find a strong negative reinforcement for him as he seems to think getting sprayed with the water pistol is a great game and lots of fun! What isa strong negative reinforcement for a Bunny Rabbit. I know they remember well but if my husband has to become the bad guy / discipline guy then I guessthatiswhat we will have to do, although it will break his heart. He is the size of an NFL line backer and tears up when watching Bunny vids on you-tube. Who knew!
