2007-03-09 03:49:42 · 8 answers · asked by jmill6587 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Sometimes they simply do not want to be held. I have two chins and they both love attention but don't like to be held, although one is definitely better about it. The only real time I get to hold the other one, unless I grab her against her will to check her health of something, is when I take her to the vet. Them she wants to cuddle in my arms instead of being "checked out".
There are a few things you can try though. First off you want to make sure that your chin is accustomed to your scent. I'm not sure how long you've had the chin, but if it's new to your family, it may not want to be held simply because it doesn't know you. Stick your hand in the cage and leave it there until the chin comes up to you to check things out. You'll probably get a little finger nibble, but eventually the chin will not feel threatened by your hand in its space. Let this happen a few days, and then gradually see if the chin will let you pet it. Reward it for being brave with a raisin or two. Go slow and let the chin come to you. If you're always trying to grab it, it'll catch on quick and stay away. Be slow and non-threatening, and the chin will warm up to you. It just takes time an patience.
Good luck
2007-03-09 15:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by hmx_mail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most do not want to be held. There are a few exceptions, but most will jump away from you the minute you relax your hold. You need to start when they are a couple days old and work with them every day. After that, they do not really learn and I have not yet seen one that likes to be held/petted.
2007-03-09 04:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually not that difficult. I didn't adopt my chin until he was three. He had very little human contact before then. I started opening his cage and letting him come to my hand. Then taking treats from me. The, as time progressed, he raised up and wanted me to rub is belly. You must gain their trust and do it very slowly. I can actually pick him up and give him syringe medicine now, after he has had his teeth filed. Just work on it slowly. That is the only thing that you can do. Good Luck. Just be patient with him. He will come around if you spend enough time with him each day.
2007-03-09 15:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by cathy c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the best thing to do is get him out every single day and play with him, dont force him to be held, just go to a secure room and play with him, bring a raisin with you and tear it into a couple pieces and when he comes up to you and give him one, then if he sits on you give him the rest. do this everyday for at least an hour. (but no more that 1 or 2 raisins a day)
2007-03-09 06:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try petting him while he is outside of his cage. Don't force him to stay in your arms let him jump down and run around for a little while and then pick him up pet him alittle and then put him back in his cage.
2007-03-09 04:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by girl lost...Woman Found 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to handle them when they are very young. If you wait too long they will never really like people. This is true for most animals. Plus, animals are like people, some are just more affectionate than others.
2007-03-09 03:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try to have new people pet it but only one person at a time so that way it will get used to new ppl and it will get comfortable quicker
2007-03-09 03:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by el guero 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be persistent and keeping holding him daily...feed him while you are holding him
2007-03-09 04:09:09 · answer #8 · answered by SnifftheSharpie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋