He thinks the couch is his litter box

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- 08/31/2020 at 9:07 AM
  TeddyBun
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  My bun, 7mo neutered male, will not stop going potty on our couch. Luckily for us, it’s leather so we are able to put down pads and not have him ruin any sort of upholstery but it’s getting old. He is 100% potty trained otherwise, no issues going on the carpet at all, but as soon as he hops up on the couch, he thinks it’s a litter box. Full pees and piles of poops. He has 3 litter boxes across the living room/dining room but prefers to use the couch. I’ve even moved 2 of the litter boxes up on the couch and he will wiggle his way between them and go on the couch! I’ve tried to scoop him up once I see him on the couch and place him in a litter box, and he will use the litter box, but then proceed to jump up on the couch and go some more.
  
  Aside from banning him from the couch, which is easier said than done, how to I fix this behavior?
- 08/31/2020 at 9:40 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  If you are consistent with shooing him off the couch, you may be able to teach him not to mess with it. I personally have found it difficult to allow my rabbits to be on my bed/couch reliably without them peeing on it. They are very comfy and love it, and I think this makes them lazy/reluctant to jump off to use a litter box. Couches are so scent-heavy so it’s a really attractive peeing spot for rabbits. You may need to negotiate your freedom and resign to put up some sort of barrier or be very insistent he cannot go on if you want to try and eliminate the danger all together.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 09/01/2020 at 6:30 PM
  Wilburbunny
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  Try putting a litter box on the couch and make sure there’s still hay in it. Maybe he will go in there, it’s at least worth a try in my opinion. It stopped my bun from peeing on my bed.
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