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Protective cat

  • 11-04-2017 2:07pm
    #1
    Ms Doubtfire1
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    I have a thing at my hand that leaves me a tad stumped.
    I've got this blow - in cat, a proper big male who arrived in my yard a few months back.Huge tabby boy.Reasonable friendly. After he got a bit more trusting towards me I broke that trust and had him neutered, vaxed and de-parasited.
    Once he came round he forgave me with all his heart. He started sleeping in my bed and follows me around like a shadow. He's fine with all the others, dogs, cats, goats and horses. Except at night. he sleeps in my bed and any other creature (well dogs/cats) are greeted with a vicious snarl while he's literally standing over my head.He takes great care not to set a claw at me but he did actually go for my lurcher ( who ran for his life).Occe I'm out of bed its all peaceful, he rubs of the dogs, plays with the cats and is the most sociable fella ever.He's also fine with other cats in bed when I'm not in bed...anyone ever had something like this? His name is Greyjoy.. :confused:


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  • #2
    punisher5112
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    Its his bed now. He guarding territory.


  • #3
    jenn1984
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Its his bed now. He guarding territory.

    I would agree with that. Maybe break the cycle by letting the other cats/dogs sleep there during the day so his scent is less concentrated on it?


  • #4
    Pat Mustard
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    Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »
    I broke that trust and had him neutered
    Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »
    His name is Greyjoy.. :confused:

    :eek:


  • #5
    Ms Doubtfire1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Ms Doubtfire1


    jenn1984 wrote: »
    I would agree with that. Maybe break the cycle by letting the other cats/dogs sleep there during the day so his scent is less concentrated on it?

    Thats the thing. he has no trouble with anyone sleeping in there, I caught him and my lurcher snoring on it together last week when I forgot to close the bedroom door. But as soon as i go to bed all bets are off.No one allowed....


  • #6
    Ms Doubtfire1
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    Pat Mustard wrote: »
    :eek:

    :D:D:D


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  • #7
    jenn1984
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    Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »
    Thats the thing. he has no trouble with anyone sleeping in there, I caught him and my lurcher snoring on it together last week when I forgot to close the bedroom door. But as soon as i go to bed all bets are off.No one allowed....

    If that's the case than you might have to implement a "No Pets" rule in your room when you're sleeping?


  • #8
    Ms Doubtfire1
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    Ye I was thinking the same.Just feel so sorry for him..I have the impression it's the first time in his life he was ever shown care and love. banning him feels like I'm rejecting him all over again. :(


  • #9
    kylith
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    What do you do when he reacts like that?


  • #10
    Ms Doubtfire1
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    kylith wrote: »
    What do you do when he reacts like that?

    I calm him down to which he does respond. But he's still growly for a while.


  • #11
    kylith
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    OK, I don't know much about cats, but if you're stroking him to calm him you could be reinforcing the behaviour. If it were me I'd put him on the ground or out of the room every time he did it until he recognised that that behaviour meant he didn't get to sleep on the bed.


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  • #12
    dashoonage
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    He will have asked you to move out by the end of the week. Its his house now.


  • #13
    Ms Doubtfire1
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    kylith wrote: »
    OK, I don't know much about cats, but if you're stroking him to calm him you could be reinforcing the behaviour. If it were me I'd put him on the ground or out of the room every time he did it until he recognised that that behaviour meant he didn't get to sleep on the bed.

    Hm...That would work with a dog..but I sleep with a window open..
    I guess i'll just have to put up with it and hope it gets better over time....
    He was a bit quieter last night so i actually got some rest...:P


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