I’ve had Apollo for 3 days now, he will let me pet him, sometimes likes it, some times doesn’t, but any time I try to pick him up, he just backs away, what can I do? I just want to take him out and try bonding, I set up a little corner I can sit with him while he finds around without escaping. Please help
Is something preventing you from picking him up anyway?
Some experts say that if you don't follow through, the BD will learn that his behavior will put you off anytime he doesn't want you to pick him up. This can cause problems for times when you might have to pick him up. If he knows he will get picked up anyway (and he's learned to trust you) he should stop such behaviors & tolerate handling more easily. :wink:
Thanks, just seconds ago actually he let me get my hand pretty much completely under him, I went to secure him and he leaped off, but it’s progress. I think he is actually okay with being picked up, but we have to build up trust with each other first