My little Ozzie is a 8 month old French lop. I have had him about 5 months and he got neutered when he was 6 months old. When I first got him he was very receptive to attention even picking him up he did not seem to mind but he was never cuddly. He is perfectly happy approaching me, when I walk around the house he hops along with me and if I hold still long enough he loves to lick my legs and feet if they are bare. But when I pet him, even on the head, which people on here talk about them loving, he will stand up on his back legs and make like a growl sound.
I will admit I haven't been able to give him as much attention lately but I just started a new job so I have more time with him again but he seems to hate being touched now.
Do I just need to work with him more, giving small treats and short periods of touching and petting? Can neutering them change them this way? Is it likely just because I wasn't giving him the attention so he's not used to it anymore?
He seems quite happy otherwise, zooms around the house, plays with toys, etc. I just wish he would let me pet him, he's so soft and cute plus I do need to be able to groom him occasionally cause his shedding is getting out of control!
Thanks for any advice!
by rainbo_sparklz