5 Signs Your Pet Hates Your Partner
How to know if your fur baby hates your bae.
If you’re an animal lover, you know that your pets can make or break your sex and dating life. According to an internal study conducted by pet platform, TrustedHousesitters, “78% of pet owners would end a relationship if their pet didn’t approve of their partner, and 17% admit to breaking up with someone because their pet didn’t like them.” To help lovers, the platform taps its in-house veterinarian for tips School of Sustainability lover — and on introducing your fur baby and when they don’t get along.
Veterinarian Rebecca MacMillan., says the best way to introduce your fur baby and your lover is to one, ”handle the situation sensitively” and two, regardless of what happens, don’t take it personally. In her case, her “dog was a bouncy, happy-go-lucky type,” so she “didn’t encounter any issues.” However, it’s still important to introduce them to eachother “on neutral territory to begin with.”
For example, the park, “followed by increasing lengths of time at my home. We also made sure to keep all interactions positive with plenty of fuss, walks and play. By introducing my dog to him on neutral territory to begin with, followed by increasing lengths of time at my home. We also made sure to keep all interactions positive with plenty of fuss, walks, and play.”
Here are the signs your pet hates your lover — courtesy of veterinarian MacMillan.
1. Marking Territory
Is your fur baby soiling outside of their litter box or in other parts of your home? “The common signs that your pet doesn’t approve of your partner include inappropriate toileting in the house and other destructive behaviors like chewing or scratching furniture,” shared MacMillan.
MacMillan explains that pets may mark or urinate in the presence of a partner to establish their territory or communicate their displeasure.
“Never punish your pet for their behavior. Instead, reward all positive interactions and look more widely at other steps you can take to make your pet’s life happier. For example, using calming appeasing pheromones, more walks or play sessions and maintaining a consistent daily routine.”
2. Body Language
“When a pet tucks its tail or lowers it, it may be a sign of fear, anxiety, or discomfort around your partner,” she continued. Also, “if your pet’s ears are consistently pinned back when your partner is around or if they have a hunched body posture, it can be a sign that they are feeling uneasy or scared.”
3. Aggressive or Avoidance Behaviors
“If a pet displays aggressive behavior such as growling, hissing or baring teeth towards a partner, it may indicate that they are not comfortable with the partner. If a pet consistently avoids being near a partner or refuses to engage in activities they usually enjoy, like playing or cuddling, this could also signal that they are not happy with the relationship.”
Some pets may not be as subtle and may “attack your partner if they get too close to them.” Not only that, “some may attack if your partner is too close to you. The latter indicates a protective or guarding-type behavior that should be taken seriously and managed carefully,” said MacMillan.
4. Stress-Related Health Issues
A major red flag? “If a pet starts displaying signs of stress-related health issues such as excessive grooming, vomiting or diarrhea when a partner is around,” she stated. “Pet owners should consult their veterinarian for advice on how to address these issues and reduce stress for their pet.
5. Your partner is pushing for an intro
Most importantly, “Forcing your pet to interact with your partner against their will could make the situation worse. It will increase their anxiety levels and could reinforce a negative perception of your new significant other. Instead, interactions should be on their terms, keeping things short and positive to begin with.”
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