Ninja-n-Bear
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There are collars that spray water instead of using an electric shock. They are marketed for puppies, and are the more humane option. I’m not sure either would be a good option, though, it could make him worse.
5-10 minutes may not be enough of a time out. We have one that needs time outs occasionally, 15 minutes is the minimum amount of time it takes to reset his brain/mood. He goes in the bathroom - no toys. It’s positive reinforcement in his case because he wants to be wherever I am, I don’t know if that’s the case with your boy.
Have you tried hissing at him? That works well with our f2 lady, much better than scolding. We had a week-long squabble over her wanting to be on the stove. I finally hissed in her face out of frustration, and she hasn’t gotten up there since.
Have you considered having his claws capped?
Have you considered giving him something for calming like CBD oil? CBD works great on our f2, it doesn’t sedate her at all, just takes the edge of her edginess off when she gets over-excited. I also run her around the house daily with a laser pointer or wand toy until she’s panting, which really helps.
Hope you find a solution, that’s got to be nerve-wracking!
5-10 minutes may not be enough of a time out. We have one that needs time outs occasionally, 15 minutes is the minimum amount of time it takes to reset his brain/mood. He goes in the bathroom - no toys. It’s positive reinforcement in his case because he wants to be wherever I am, I don’t know if that’s the case with your boy.
Have you tried hissing at him? That works well with our f2 lady, much better than scolding. We had a week-long squabble over her wanting to be on the stove. I finally hissed in her face out of frustration, and she hasn’t gotten up there since.
Have you considered having his claws capped?
Have you considered giving him something for calming like CBD oil? CBD works great on our f2, it doesn’t sedate her at all, just takes the edge of her edginess off when she gets over-excited. I also run her around the house daily with a laser pointer or wand toy until she’s panting, which really helps.
Hope you find a solution, that’s got to be nerve-wracking!