In Reply to: Survey: Define what "Bonding" means to you.. posted by Bourbon on October 15, 1999 at 00:11:41:

A "bond" to me, grows from trust, it is something that grows over time, and only gets stronger. To be able to first gain their trust, requires time, lots of attention, and consistancy. A glider that is not afraid to come to you or your hands, and trusts you, has already started to form a bond, much like friends, they just don't happen, the glider must feel they are safe with you. The amount of trust that builds with time, and the constant love they feel is a bond. I know my hubby's version of "bonded" is much different than mine. His glider although not always a pocket glider, enjoys his company, he does, however; love the company of his mate much more. When in "play" mode, Smokey will come back often to let him know he still loves him, he mainly enjoys exploring. Smokey is more of a 5-10 glider; whereas Baybe is much different, she prefers me over her mate, she will stay with me at all times. In "play" mode she spends more time with me than exploring. I know of another that has cage gliders, however ; when they hear her voice, they come to the cage walls to say hi, and they "show off" for her often. To her they are bonded with her. To allow your glider the opportunity, to love you on their terms, helps build a much tighter bond. Don't ever expect them, to give you more than they want. Accept any and everything they do, that is positive, as a sign of trust, a sign of bonding.. Remember each glider has their own personality, their own characteristics. All of which is, as unique and as individual, as each person that lives and breathes.

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