Considering rehoming a husband.
Bentley2718
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I have had this man for about 5 years total, although I only formally adopted him a year ago. Unfortunately, he is displaying a number of undesirable behaviors and I am considering rehoming him. I am trying to deal with the following behavioral problems:
1) He never puts his things away, instead he leaves them all over the place, usually on the floor.
2) He is very lax in doing his chores, for example, he will leave the dishes in the sink for days, even though we have agreed that when I cook, he will do the dishes.
3) He talks while I am trying to work at home--mind you, he isn't talking *to* me, he is just commenting out loud about whatever he is reading in a book or reading/doing online.
4) He constantly forgets to close doors, so our cats go places they aren't supposed to (e.g. the closet, or letting the unfriendly adult cat into the room with the kittens).
5) He yells at the screen while playing video games, but he swears he finds video games enjoyable/relaxing.
I really do care about him, I mean, he is like family, but I just don't know what to do about all of these problem behaviors.
1) He never puts his things away, instead he leaves them all over the place, usually on the floor.
2) He is very lax in doing his chores, for example, he will leave the dishes in the sink for days, even though we have agreed that when I cook, he will do the dishes.
3) He talks while I am trying to work at home--mind you, he isn't talking *to* me, he is just commenting out loud about whatever he is reading in a book or reading/doing online.
4) He constantly forgets to close doors, so our cats go places they aren't supposed to (e.g. the closet, or letting the unfriendly adult cat into the room with the kittens).
5) He yells at the screen while playing video games, but he swears he finds video games enjoyable/relaxing.
I really do care about him, I mean, he is like family, but I just don't know what to do about all of these problem behaviors.
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shock collar.0
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Squirt bottle...0
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Sounds too well behaved to have been a rescue.... did you contact the breeder? I dare ya....
Yes, she recommended yelling at him--but this doesn't seem to be working well with his litter mate, who still lives with said breeder.0 -
Sometimes having one neutered will straighten out many negative behaviours...is he marking the furniture?0
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Rolled up newspaper and if that doesn't work - unplug the video games at a really important part.0
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If you leave a nice, warm glass of anti-freeze on the table next to his favorite recliner, along with some really dry, crumbly chips, that will take care of the problem nicely. Just be prepared for a few hours of thrashing around and vomiting blood.....
LL, that one is for you....0 -
Crate train him. If that doesn't work, contact the breeder and see if there's a take back policy. If not, find a shelter and tell yourself that will be better for him in the long run.0
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shock collar.
Had it.0 -
You know you made a lifetime commitment to this husband, right? It's going to be difficult to rehome him with these behavior problems. How would you feel if the next person to take him had to put him down?
I say work with him. You could get one that poops on the bed.0 -
Sounds too well behaved to have been a rescue.... did you contact the breeder? I dare ya....
Mine has all these qualities too, unfortunately the breeder seems to have created these behaviors
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Do *not* contact the breeder. They are very territorial. Although they are likely aware of the issues you discuss, they will blame you for them.
I find that small rewards work best. Rewarding good behavior as opposed to punishing the bad is the best way to go.
I find husbands like beer, pizza, and cookies.0 -
Leave the door open and maybe he won't find his way home.0
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Leave the door open and maybe he won't find his way home.
But remove his collar and microchip first!0 -
If you were in "heat" you could distract him.0
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Squirt bottle...
With a little hot sauce added to the water!0 -
There's this place in Detroit that will buy them from you for fighting...
the weaker ones might become bait for the stronger to practice on though...so consider yourself warned :huh:0 -
Has he started licking himself?0
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These are great!:laugh:0
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Lmao reading all these posts!!!! love it! Sorry no advice! lol0
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Take him out in the woods, open the car door, and drive off as fast as you can!0
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This post is hilarious!!!!!0
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I have found taking away treats seems to work! Or making him work a little harder for them!0
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He's immature and irresponsible, time for him to move on and stand on his own two feet0
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Has he tried humping the dog yet?0
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Oh god...my wife has found MFP forums...0
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You know you made a lifetime commitment to this husband, right? It's going to be difficult to rehome him with these behavior problems. How would you feel if the next person to take him had to put him down?
I say work with him. You could get one that poops on the bed.
Actually, I only made that type of commitment to the cats, with the husband I left the "to death do us part" bit out. You do have a point about the replacement being worse though.0 -
Is he humping guests you have over?0
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I think you have a classic problem with an "inside" pet. They get stressed when they are cooped up too much. Allow him to roam a little more freely, but make sure you lavish him with loving and affection when he is kept inside. Make sure that his wants are filled, and insure he has plenty of extra "treats."
Also, please have him send me the money he owes me for this.0 -
Ultimatum time!0
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I reinforce good behavior with treats. And by treats I mean delicious food and slutty behaviour.0
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