In Reply to: Re: That's a wonderful idea! ... posted by Michelle on June 10, 1999 at 13:00:08:

An idea,
Have your sitter over at night with you for a full week before you leave so they can get a feel for the routine, and so they can also be introduced to the gliders. Have them bring an artical of clothing that they have worn and put in into the cage the first night of the acquaintance, that way the gliders can be familiarized with the sitter and not go into shock when someone with a new scent is suddnenly there. What do you think?

Cheri

: Before I even got my babies I made sure that I had glider sitters. I met some people on-line, and some family members that live close-by. I've never had to use any of them yet, but just knowing their there incase I need them makes me feel better! And they know I'm there for them as well.
: The only thing that I worry about is playtime. I have a little game that we play when it's time to go back in the cage, and what if the sitters can't figure out how to play it? I have never had to "chase" my gliders to get them back in the cage, and would hate to add to their stress by having a sitter have a hard time with them! Any ideas on this? :)

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