Neutering has come to mind, but I think this issue falls deeper than hormones.. Hormonally aggressive males will at least let you touch them usually, right? ;/
My Bruce I bought from a pet shop (bad, I know) already fully grown. I think this basically was a recipe for disaster.. A rat that's been in the 'pet shop system' for his entire young life and is now an angry adult. Are there many tricks to getting him to come around and trust me?
When I take him out I basically have to force him out, and I don't know if that's helping or hurting. I'll either toss a blanket over him and gently lift him out, or manage to get my fingers on his scruff and lift him into my palm that way. Regardless, he gets lots of treats and ear scratches while he's out, but he doesn't change his attitude the next time around. I've had him a couple months now, and no change..
My Bruce I bought from a pet shop (bad, I know) already fully grown. I think this basically was a recipe for disaster.. A rat that's been in the 'pet shop system' for his entire young life and is now an angry adult. Are there many tricks to getting him to come around and trust me?
When I take him out I basically have to force him out, and I don't know if that's helping or hurting. I'll either toss a blanket over him and gently lift him out, or manage to get my fingers on his scruff and lift him into my palm that way. Regardless, he gets lots of treats and ear scratches while he's out, but he doesn't change his attitude the next time around. I've had him a couple months now, and no change..