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Subject: Re: HELP!!! NEW SUGARGLIDER OWNER!!!
Posted by Jaded on May 21, 1998 at 10:50:20:

In Reply to: HELP!!! NEW SUGARGLIDER OWNER!!! posted by Brenda on May 20, 1998 at 15:55:20:

A little patience is a good thing. It will take time for your little guy to get to trust you. Never scold even after a bite or food bowl dumping. Get or make a pouch that you can get your hand into easily. I took the arm of a sweatshirt and bound the small end closed, they seem to love it. Once you have a pouch, use it to bond, let Smiles "sleep" with your hand by placing it in with him while you watch TV. Have him with you at all times or as much as possible. Carry him between 2 shirts or in a pocket that snaps. I think we used the pouch to much while carrying ours, I would recommend taking him out to carry him during the day, it's more personal and it forces you to handle him. Try to show no fear of the cabbing and biting if there is any. It doesn't hurt and they tire of it if it doesn't work (get you to back off).

There's to much to type here today, you may try reading a page dedicated to bonding

Hope this helps,
Jaded

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