Dog Obedience Training

6 Responses to “Puppies and Biting – My Secrets to Getting Puppies to Stop!”

1. lilblackitty Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 2:07 pm

   How can I get my Siamese to stop biting me and hissing at the other cat?
   So a week ago I asked what I can do to prepare my house for getting a senior cat. Well, the Siamese was getting along very well with another cat, a Tuxedo, at the shelter and the shelter people urged me to take both of them so that they would keep each other company. I knew that they needed to make room for some kittens that came in and they were snuggling together and getting along fine so I agreed to take both.

   As soon as they got home however, the Siamese (seven-years-old, declawed, spayed) immediately began picking on the Tuxedo (six-years-old, neutered) by hissing at him whenever he came near her, not letting him get to the litter box (thank goodness there’s two), and not letting him near the food she doesn’t like anyway! I knew there was a hierarchy thing going on so the moment it seemed like she might try to bite him or fight him I would clap loudly and say firmly "no!" before moving the Siamese to the bathroom in a time out. She also does this thing where she puffs air out, like she’s giving him a secret hiss that she doesn’t think I’ll know about and she does it every time the Tuxedo comes around. Now she allows him somewhat near her but the poor confused Tuxedo is still scared and wary of her.

   Then, I realize that she is declawed, but sometimes I would pet her lightly in passing and she would bite me. The first time she did it; out of reflex I lightly tapped her on the nose and I’m now regretting it even though she did it without warning. No eye slanting at me, no flattening ears, no tail wagging, she just bit me, not really hard but she did it. I don’t want her to think she’ll get hit so the second and third time she bit me without warning I clapped loudly and said "no!" firmly to her.

   The poor thing is seven and the last home she was in prior to the shelter was with her former owner who had her since kittenhood giving her up for two puppies and locking her in the closet most of the day. Now I’m not sure this is the right home for her either since these are my first cats. The Tuxedo is fine on his own looking out the window and coming to me for affection when he feels like coming out from his lair under the bed. The Siamese I’m not so sure…

   Should I be more patient with her (she does recognize when I’m angry with her and snuggles next to me in bed at night and purr when she’s near me so she’s not all bad) or should I begin making preparations to rehome her. I think she’s more suited for a home with an experienced cat owner and the shelter made a mistake giving her to me….

   I dunno, I feel so bad. I think she would be very sweet in a home by herself but…I dunno. What do you guys think?
   I asked the people at the shelter if I should separate them at first and they said no because they bonded so firmly at the shelter. Like, I visited several times and they were never without each other! Now it’s like I have two completely different cats than what I was sold and told.

   It’s just frustrating but thanks for the advice so far!

2. Annamarie Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 7:09 pm

   I think you should get rid of the other cat. Siamese’s are better then other cats. )
   And the biting… just dont bother he/she so much. I hope this helps.
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3. Beans McBean Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 7:11 pm

   Not many people would want to adopt an older cat and they will put her to sleep anyway if you give her up. You chose to adopt another cat so you need to have patience and give time. It takes time for cats to get along. It took 3 months for my siamese mix cat to accept another cat. The best advice is never give affection to that tuxedo cat in front of other cat. Only give the best affection and love to the siamese never negative response because she will think "Oh when that cat is around I get tons of attention from my owner! So it’s okay for him to be around here, I guess." instead of "When that cat is around I always get yelled at so I think my owner likes him better than me! I really don’t like him!" Giving her treats when she’s near him works too. You can only give affection and attention to tux in private out of her sight in a room quietly. He won’t feel neglected because he’s being busy exploring the new home anyway. Never keep him locked in your room because your siamese was allowed to go in until he came and it became "off limit" to her so it was an insult. If you feel she had enough with him, keep him in a guest room to relax and reduce stress/anxiety, never use your room as a safe haven for him. You introduced both cats too quickly and harsh so that was why that happened. You are supposed to introduce both cats slowly with new cat in guest room for a week or two so older cat can sniff at door and get used to new scent. I did that to my cats and it worked.

   http://www.messybeast.com/first-impressions.htm

   p.s. The reason why she bit you because she was declawed so she can’t use her claws to bat you as a warning. It’s very common for cats to bite without warning instead of batting. She’s not a bad cat. It’s the surgery that affected her.
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4. DonnaB Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   Yes, please be more patient. They are both under stress in their new home. They will come around. Give both of them the same attention, lovingly scold them, talk to them and they will find their appropriate position in their new home. Don’t expect it to happen over night. Think about where they came from. They’re in heaven now! Treat them like angels. ‘Cause they are.

   And, if I might add, you are a kindred spirit for taking them both. Bless you!
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5. HermanjildoM Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 7:15 pm

   With how bad her last owner treated her she probably distrusts all people.
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6. kittyslave23 Says:
   May 17th, 2010 at 7:17 pm

   There are sprays available that contain a certain "pheromone" that makes the cats "like" each other or other people or DOGS, even. Well, it’s not like magic, but it’s sort of like "kitty cologne" that cats react positively to. You can find these in a good pet supply store, or online. Use as directed, and it may just help them "over the hump" in getting comfortable with others.

   Me… kittyslave23… I know my place.
   References :
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_pheromo…
   http://www.cathealth.com/pheromone.htm
   http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/obedcat/…
   https://www.drsfostersmith.com/cat-suppl…

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