Due to several rather unexpected circumstances my boyfriend and I have had to move within a short window of time. Not only does the new apartment have new smells, but it also has wood flooring which is new to both of the rats. As some of you may remember from previous posts, I have two boys Bane and Loki. Bane has always seemed to be unconfident and tightly wound. Loki is the opposite, he's ever curious, mischievous...and has some seriously crazy energy levels (lol!). Anyways, the move effected Bane in the way I thought it would. Over the past few days he's been more tense, jumpy upon touch (even when he sees you coming), seemingly stressed, and has tried to start numerous fights with Loki. Surprisingly Loki has really shined, since the move he has been much more interactive with my boyfriend and I. He'll race around trying to start up a game of chase, and sit and groom us for upwards of ten minutes on our laps. Just in general he has suddenly become quite noticeably less aloof and more loving and even cuddly. I mean his happiness is pretty much tangible. And despite Bane being insecure and challenging him, he's all of ignored him.
Basically, how can I make Bane more confident in this new environment?
Also, why do you suppose Loki has had such a change of heart with his increase in "lovey dovey" affection, and all around happiness? Just out of curiosity! My theory is that since we've followed him through the move, he now sees us (his humans) as "real" members of his mischief. Is that possible?
Thanks for any insight as always!
Basically, how can I make Bane more confident in this new environment?
Also, why do you suppose Loki has had such a change of heart with his increase in "lovey dovey" affection, and all around happiness? Just out of curiosity! My theory is that since we've followed him through the move, he now sees us (his humans) as "real" members of his mischief. Is that possible?
Thanks for any insight as always!