Re: Is she just being grumpy?

[Justine&Rafe]

Oh poor you, you must feel really poo.  But gawd, don’t take it personally (sometimes it seems like they want to rob us of the will to live – but remember the times when they make you feel on top of the world), and don’t forget you have the most amazing people on here to help you through.

Bev will sort them out.

I’m not knowledgable enough to give advice on how to stop it, but in the meantime if her attacks are on the up, you may want to consider separating them during known triggers… Evening cuddles, when OH is around to play… This is by NO MEANS a long term solution, but it will prevent it from escalating before you get some help with them.

I’m not sure if her being so possessive of her bone is a good thing, either… If she is so quick to trigger, then any sort of possessive feeling – over you, OH, bone, toy, THAT bit of the carpet… It seems to me that it could worsen to much lower value items if not addressed.  

And you are not a horrid owner!  Which is why you’re on here asking for help instead of ignoring the issue!