Taming process

[Valentino]

Hi all, I've been reading about how to tame your hamster in this forum and I have learnt a lot! Read a couple of days ago about the tissue trick. And finally I decided I will have a go.

I washed my hands, with the same soap I use before and after I interact with Valentino and sat to watch tv for an hour or so while holding the tissue in my hands. I opened the cage and left the tissue close to Valentino's house. He was there, by his house nibbling his treats. It didn't even take 2 seconds until Valentino grabs it and take it into his house!

I'm really happy with him. I have had him almost 2 weeks now and he seems to like me. Takes food from my hand and has never bitten me (apart once when I hadn't washed my hands after handling his food). It was my fault though,he thought I was food!

Are there any other tips you could give me regarding taking?

Thank you all ��

[yandere]

I'm glad to hear the taming process is going well

I trick for taming that many recommend is bathtub/playpen bonding, in which you sit in a bathtub or playpen with your hamster and a few toys, your hamster will be able to climb over you and learn your scent.

Here's a few videos on it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2l-JbBjX4g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qwxJLw7l24

[Valentino]

I ve done the same today with the tissue. So far he hasn't been bothered to take it into his house. Hopefully he will later ��

[Valentino]

He finally did!!! �� I thought it would be much harder than that. Couldn't believe it yesterday when I saw him picking the tissue. I'm really pleased but is it really because he feels comfortable with my smell or is it a coincidence?

[yandere]

It could be either or, but him taking the tissue into the place he sleeps will definitely help with the taming process