 | Posted by: | dagny | | Subject: | licky treat/bonding problem | | When: | 11:39 AM, 22 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 207.87.132.10 |
i have been having a problem with the bonding of my gliders. they, ( I have two,dagny and roark) seem to be moderatly friendly (roark more than dagny) but anytime you put your finger out to smell hey will bite it. if there is something to lick they do that then chomp. if you take them out of the cage and put them on your shoulder they will hang out and don't bite. if you pet them no problem but if you exend your hand in good faith forget it. it does not seem to be done out of spite. (they are'nt angry when the bite, they do it slowly and dont usually run away after) nedless to say this is still not a desirable trait...any ideas on getting them to stop?
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| Posted by: | Pixygirl, lindseywebb@yahoo.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 7:07 PM, 22 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 63.25.52.47 |
Can you please post your e-mail addy for me.
Thanks
| Posted by: | IrishCreme | | Subject: | none | | When: | 7:41 PM, 22 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 209.71.86.44 |
If they are doing it slowly enough for you to see it coming - consider yourself lucky. 
You can do a few things actually.
1.) Pull your finger back just a lil' and tell them 'no'. Do it in a nice but firm voice. They should get the idea.
2.) Keep your hand where it is (not pulling back) and tell them 'no'. You'll need to be a bit firmer this way - making sure you gain their attention BEFORE they bite.
3.) Grit your teeth and take the bite. Tell them no firmly.
Like I said - having the slow bite is actually a good thing... cause without notice, you'd be simply stuck with #3.
Best of luck! (and hopefully no band-aids) ;)
| Posted by: | KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 10:39 PM, 22 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.201.84 |
Unfortunately,I was always stuck with #3 above, but I also discovered that Sams Club sells the biggest box of bandaids known to man 
It will take some time, but the "no" method actually will work and quicker than you think. You will just have to be VERY CONSISTANT with the retraining - not biting, that is
Good luck.
| Posted by: | Bourbon | | Subject: | Let me say... | | When: | 12:50 AM, 24 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 216.248.35.233 |
I love the fact I don't have to post very often as you all are doing such a great job..  now, however; I do have to say the biggest problem you are having, is that you are letting them lick it all off, resort to only allowing a couple of licks at a time, repeating by adding more to your finger. Do this as often as you can, as many times as you can. disturbing them, just long enough to allow a few licks. DO NOT rush this. this must be continued.. I even after 5 years am still doing it. I now can place my hand in the pouch and they grab it, just to lick my fingers..without anything on it. This is something that takes time, and loads of patience. When you see the teeth firmly say no, when you put your hand towards them, be sure you go in there like you know what you are doing. IF you are afraid to get bit. You WILL, they can sense your heat in your hands as your blood pumps harder. Grit your teeth and be prepared for that bite. When they do start to lick.. and this about the hardest part.. for I know it is the most awsome feeling.. you can NOT allow them more than a couple of licks at a time.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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