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Sorry to hear this. Your plan seems like a good one. A few months break made all the difference for our two. In the end it all hinges on them both agreeing who is dominant, in our case the challenger, who had been very determined, ended up having second thoughts about pursuing the top spot.
 
As an aside, I believe research currently suggests humans don't actually have pheromones. Guinea pigs, however, are very sensitive to signs of stress e.g. in the voice, so they will still pick it up. When they are in the midst of a dominance dispute, however, they are probably too preoccupied to care how we are feeling!
 
Cheekypigs said:
Sorry to hear this. Your plan seems like a good one. A few months break made all the difference for our two. In the end it all hinges on them both agreeing who is dominant, in our case the challenger, who had been very determined, ended up having second thoughts about pursuing the top spot.
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Knowing my boys as well as I do, I firmly believe that D.S.George would step down if the challenge was whole hearted/more developed (does that make sense?) As it stands it's interspersed with submissive behaviour, which is why I interpret it as fear aggressive.
All of the negative yesterday was from M.M.Boris. D.S.George explored, noticed they were together, did a little rumblestrut that turned into a popcorn, gave a nose bump then started eating hay. Every time M.M.Boris started teeth chattering, the initial response from D.S.George was to start grooming then ignore it while eating hay.
 
It sounds very similar to my Popchop, he didn't really have a plan, he was just a ball of swagger and bad manners. He wouldn't even initiate a contest properly, just barge in. Kept pushing and pushing and eventually nearly lost an ear for it! When we finally reintroduced him, it's as if he looked at Fuzzable and realised "good grief you are actually quite big, aren't you?" and gave up on the whole project.
 
I feel very honoured right now. D.S.George does enjoy lap time but his preferred method is to sploot while being stroked. IMG-20240623-WA0000.webp
Tonight however he decided that a cuddle was the way to do it. Instead of a quick hug followed by climbing down to spread out, he stayed in my arms, ate two pea flakes, licked my arm then told me about his busy day before giving a big sigh and settling in my arms....
WITH HIS EYES FULLY CLOSED!
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Somepig was very naughty at floor time today, no prizes for guessing who!IMG-20240817-WA0002.webp
We use grids to stop them getting to the table and chairs as they already look like the victims of a beaver attack. They take turns getting the run of the rest of the dining room and kitchen but we leave the door open. The force field failed today so after hearing the tippy tap of lil feetsies in the hall, we caught him contemplating whether to attempt the stairs. As soon as he realised he was being watched he shot back into the kitchen and gave his most innocent look. Hubby followed him so he parked himself on his foot and did a big wee....🤣
 
fluffysal said:
Somepig was very naughty at floor time today, no prizes for guessing who!View attachment 258580
We use grids to stop them getting to the table and chairs as they already look like the victims of a beaver attack. They take turns getting the run of the rest of the dining room and kitchen but we leave the door open. The force field failed today so after hearing the tippy tap of lil feetsies in the hall, we caught him contemplating whether to attempt the stairs. As soon as he realised he was being watched he shot back into the kitchen and gave his most innocent look. Hubby followed him so he parked himself on his foot and did a big wee....🤣
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It's actually worse if you are wearing slippers. The classic sog-foot manoeuvre.
 
fluffysal said:
Somepig was very naughty at floor time today, no prizes for guessing who!View attachment 258580
We use grids to stop them getting to the table and chairs as they already look like the victims of a beaver attack. They take turns getting the run of the rest of the dining room and kitchen but we leave the door open. The force field failed today so after hearing the tippy tap of lil feetsies in the hall, we caught him contemplating whether to attempt the stairs. As soon as he realised he was being watched he shot back into the kitchen and gave his most innocent look. Hubby followed him so he parked himself on his foot and did a big wee....🤣
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He was obviously looking for the bathroom 🚽
 
I've been trying to do nail trims for several days now. It's not happening, M.M.Boris is slippery as a bar of soap and the screaming as soon as I hold his foot is very off-putting.
D.S.George just climbs up me and demands a cuddle which I can't resist!
I think it will be a vet job.....
 
If D.S.George wasn't too dignified to pee on us he'd stay there for hours. We always get at least 30 mins until he needs to go and have a wee. Sometimes, as soon as he's relieved himself, he asks to come back out! Even M.M.Boris likes a lap time cuddle and snooze. We do appreciate how lucky we are.20240817_202502.webp
 
fluffysal said:
Poor Sir George is off to the vet tomorrow as he's doing squeaky wees again. I have some calpol to keep him comfortable until then on previous vet advice.
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Oh, poor Sir George 🤕 UTIs are horrible,! I hope the vet makes you better quickly 🙏
 
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