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Oct 25 2014
08:47:55 AM
So, I know there are a BAJILLION bonding topics on here, but Every glider is different, and I need a little advise on what will work best with my babies.

Well, they're not babies to begin with. I was told that Apollo, the boy, is two, and Artemis, the girl, is 1. As far as I know they've been together since Artemis was little. They've had three different owners in the past year, though I'm unsure before that..

I'm worried that they've had so many owners and been treated differently or been in so many different situations. I'm worried they won't bond because they think I'll be gone in a month or two?

Here's my progress so far. (It's only been less than a week..)
- I've been bit giving a treat once. Now I'm just nibbled and when it looks like there's about to be a rough bite, I Psst! at them and it definitely distracts them.

- While they're sleeping, I can hold them in my hand and have been able to pick them up out of the pouch once.

- Apollo will come up and lick applesauce from my finger. I still have to go to Artemis. She'll sit on the edge of her nesting bag and lick the applesauce but will jump back into her pouch at the slightest movement.

- I've taken them out in the bathroom, and they love to jump from the shower curtain to the top of my head.. but they never keep still around me.

I know from what I've read that this seems to be good progress, but I'm concerned that it's just because they're so used to people, not because they trust me. I'm not sure how to get them to really trust me.
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Oct 25 2014
09:37:26 AM
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It sounds like they are actually settling in VERY well for being with you for such a short time.

Just keep interacting with them. The more time they are with and around you for play time in the bath room the more time they will spend interacting with you.

Most gliders will not stay still on you unless it is during the daytime and they are in a comfortable spot to sleep.

At night, the are going to be active. This is their time to explore. You might hid a treat or two in a pocket or on you some how during playtime. They will learn to come and explore on you to find it.

Time and patience will let them learn to trust you and want to be on you more often.

You are doing very well with them so far.
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