Sounds bored and under-stimulated to me.
Dog trapped in a cats body - Likes to pee under Xmas trees and in any box left open - Poops the most stinky massive things imaginable - Hates going outside, we live in the country - Sits and meows at the window till he gets back in..unbelievably loud - Jumps in the fridge or any cupboard door that’s opened, as you open it - Trips me up all the time by walking in front of me and just flopping on the deck - Couldn’t catch a cold let alone a mouse - Bites the children...children’s fault really they have been told not to pick him up and cuddle him - Playfully claws me every time I walk past him - Is systematically destroying every piece of my furniture -
I don't know what you were expecting when taking on a Bengal, but if you expected a cat that will disappear out the house and only come back for meals or cuddles you don't want a Bengal. Bengals have a very specific nature and personality. To sum them up they are more like "A hyper toddler with a very mischievous attitude" They are very high energy cats, very intelligent, and can be the most loving and cuddly cats. They will typically associate with one, maybe two members of the family that they will follow around like their shadow. When taking on a Bangal it's probably best to remember that your new pet will learn in exactly the same way as children, every single experience will have an effect on it's behaviour and ultimately your pet will be a product of it's upbringing, exactly like your children. The sooner you accept that truth, and adjust how you interact with your Bengal the sooner you can train him, and teach & enforce rules. Mental & Physical stimulation is key, as is time invested in activities such as playing, cat (dog like) walks etc.
Good luck with your adventure :)
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