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Still trying to bond with my gliders, almost a year
#1412423
10/11/17 08:57 PM
10/11/17 08:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 38 Florida
April
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In Pouch
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In Pouch
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I have my 2 gliders, purchased in February. I try to have them in the pouch at least 3x a week. Unfortunately, I have been dealing with medical issues, and have been having to go to the hospital constantly. They don’t crab at all anymore. They recognize me when I go into the room where the cage is. They jump over to the door, and look for a treat. I usually take the sleeping pouch and open it, at the carrying pouch, and they get right in. I haven’t had much time to let them loose to bond with them loose. I am going to visit my daughter, and am bringing them with me. I’m hoping that they will be happy and hang out with me. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
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Re: Still trying to bond with my gliders, almost a year
[Re: April]
#1412425
10/11/17 09:23 PM
10/11/17 09:23 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 14,003 Wisconsin
Feather
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Keep doing what your doing. Just because your not playing with them in the bathroom or tent doesn't mean your not bonding. Mine love their time in the bonding pouch against my heart.
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet  T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon  TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: Still trying to bond with my gliders, almost a year
[Re: Feather]
#1412427
10/11/17 09:57 PM
10/11/17 09:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
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Terry
Serious Glideritis
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Serious Glideritis
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Maryland
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I agree with Kimberly, though I don't get to spend much pouch time with my trio. I have found though, anytime is better than no time. Keep up with what you can do. As for taking your gliders with you on your visit, they should be fine traveling. I suggest letting them have sleep-over at least once in their overnight-travel accommodations in their usual room at home, then at least one other in another room or location in your house. Also, use-used bedding that still has their scent marking on it, not fresh clean stuff. If you find you have a place safe for out of cage play where you stay, then make the most of it, if not, continue with your pouch time visits while away, again, using their scented bonding pouch or fleece blankies inside it.
Last edited by Terry; 10/11/17 09:58 PM.
Lives with: 1 God 1 dog, (Willow) 1 Sugie, (Ollie) R.I.P. Lulu (2/28/12-10/13/17) R.I.P. Skadoosh (2/28/12-3/26/18)
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Re: Still trying to bond with my gliders, almost a year
[Re: ptamom]
#1412431
10/11/17 10:28 PM
10/11/17 10:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,389 Maryland
Terry
Serious Glideritis
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Serious Glideritis
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Posts: 5,389
Maryland
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Most gliders do not like or even tolerate being held in hand. Some, that were maybe raised that way will, but it's rare, and then it would most likely be during daytime sleeping time. Even mine won't tolerate being held closed handed. On nail trim day, I work with each one individually for short periods letting them free-sit in my hand while I hand feed them their mealie with my other hand, and that doesn't last for long. Don't be discouraged by their normal behaviors, gliders will bond to whatever degree they're capable of, which depends on many factors. This usually is not contributed to yourself, unless you're not putting in any effort, which is obviously not the case, so please don't take it personally or expect more from your glider than it can offer you. Also, besides varying degrees of trust, there is also the speed at which a glider learns it, this also varies upon various factors, just as the degree does. Enjoy your glider, and they will enjoy you to their capacity, love them, and they will love you to their capacity, don't expect too much of them, you may get more or less than you expect, just accept whatever.
Lives with: 1 God 1 dog, (Willow) 1 Sugie, (Ollie) R.I.P. Lulu (2/28/12-10/13/17) R.I.P. Skadoosh (2/28/12-3/26/18)
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Re: Still trying to bond with my gliders, almost a year
[Re: April]
#1412439
10/12/17 10:46 AM
10/12/17 10:46 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 14,003 Wisconsin
Feather
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When he jumps on her he is probably just marking her as his.
If she was getting hurt she would be making noise and trying to get away.
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet  T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon  TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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