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RE: [genet] Handling tips and pointers

This was the way I trained my, mostly grown, wild caught adult and my wild caught baby: 
Let him get used to a cage to serve as a safe area. 
Allow him to enter and leave his cage on his own while you are in the room. 
You will likely have to sit still a long time. It helps to read a book or watch tv.
Avoid handling him unnecessarily, and when he gets more comfortable around you, work up to giving him treats from your hand.
 
Joanna




Does anyone have any hints, tips or pointers for a new genet owner who is working on taming down a 3 month old small spotted genet. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Enrique




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Does anyone have any hints, tips or pointers for a new genet owner who is working on taming down a 3 month old small spotted genet. Any help would be very much...
enriquelopezcalleja
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Jul 9, 2009
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This was the way I trained my, mostly grown, wild caught adult and my wild caught baby: Let him get used to a cage to serve as a safe area. Allow him to enter...
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Jul 9, 2009
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Enrique: Joanna's suggestions are probably among the best advice you can get in this regard. Beyond what she had to offer, however, I think it's important...
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Jul 11, 2009
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It took a long time because I had to get them comfortable with me, but with positive reinforcement using treats, I was able to get mine to learn 'come here,'...
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Thanks so much for the advice! I guess my patience will really be tested with this task. And let me clarify, I had no intentions of "taming" my genet, as I am...
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