Doing some research, this could be a jealousy issue. Negative attention is better than no attention. I guess I can GET the problem, but no idea how to fix it. I have had them all their lives pretty much, from 9 weeks old, just over 5 years Ive had them in my home. They get SOOO much (ridiculous amounts - as if!!! LOL) love and attention and affection. When I am home I am all over them, playing, cuddling, loving on them. I think I created little monsters. When I'm home but not physically there giving them attention they get jealous and display bad behavior.
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