Since he hit 6 weeks, Freddie has been a brat! Always biting and attacking. I know he is just treating us like he would treat his litter mates, but I was too afraid that this behavior would roll over into his adult hood. Today, after he was particularly mischievous, I rubbed Tabasco sauce on my hands, and then wiped it off with a towel. When I re-entered the room, Freddie prepped himself to attack, came over to my hand, and then I saw his nose twitching. Without even biting my hand, he could smell the heat! He's been attacking one of his stuffed animals since.
But, was this too mean of me? I don't want him to be afraid of my hands completely. I spent time petting him but just not playing with my hands. Do you think this will leave a lasting impression, or will the conditioning wear off as soon as the Tabasco does?
But, was this too mean of me? I don't want him to be afraid of my hands completely. I spent time petting him but just not playing with my hands. Do you think this will leave a lasting impression, or will the conditioning wear off as soon as the Tabasco does?