So I've been a little absent lately because of health issues. Because of these issues, my boyfriend has moved into my apartment to help take care of me and Juliet.
She has really taken to him, and cuddles him, will kiss him, sit on his shoulder, etc. She still very clearly favors me, as if she has a choice, she will fly to me, and she never ever bites me.
My boyfriend seems to be having trouble when I am out of the house though. He says that she is very nippy, and she's actually broken skin! I've seen it on his hands. I've watched their interactions closely, and given him pointers on mutual respect.
What previously worked for me when we started doing pressure training was to ignore her bites- as to why she never bites me anymore.
That hasn't worked for him at all. We've also tried firm verbal discouragement, attention removal, grounding her ( putting her on the floor when she bites). None of this has worked, and she continues to grab him very hard and hurt him.
I've told him maybe she doesn't want to be bothered, but I've seen her actively bob for his attention and bend down for scritches, and then bite him immediately.
Any advice? Is she mad that I'm not home?
Sorry for the novel. Thanks you guys.
- Oli and Juliet
She has really taken to him, and cuddles him, will kiss him, sit on his shoulder, etc. She still very clearly favors me, as if she has a choice, she will fly to me, and she never ever bites me.
My boyfriend seems to be having trouble when I am out of the house though. He says that she is very nippy, and she's actually broken skin! I've seen it on his hands. I've watched their interactions closely, and given him pointers on mutual respect.
What previously worked for me when we started doing pressure training was to ignore her bites- as to why she never bites me anymore.
That hasn't worked for him at all. We've also tried firm verbal discouragement, attention removal, grounding her ( putting her on the floor when she bites). None of this has worked, and she continues to grab him very hard and hurt him.
I've told him maybe she doesn't want to be bothered, but I've seen her actively bob for his attention and bend down for scritches, and then bite him immediately.
Any advice? Is she mad that I'm not home?
Sorry for the novel. Thanks you guys.
- Oli and Juliet