BONDING

Every glider has its own personality and while some bond quickly, it might take longer for others. We know that sometimes it might be frustrating, but don't give up!

Be Patient

Bonding with your glider will take time and patience.

When you bring your glider home, he/she may be scared. Give your new baby some time to adjust to their new home, explore, or even just stay in their sleeping pouch. Giving your glider a dim, quiet area to relax will help greatly.

Speak to your glider gently, let them get used to your voice. In time, your glider will be ready for more interaction. You are building trust. Give your glider treats, so they associate you with positivity.

Bonding Pouches

Once your glider has had some time to relax and become accustomed to you, a bonding pouch will allow your glider to feel right at home, while getting used to your scent and voice.

Bonding pouches can be worn around your neck, to easily carry your suggie. The mesh front will allow them to breathe, hear and get used to your scent. The top is zippered, so you don't have to worry about your baby escaping and getting hurt.

Use the bonding pouch often, when it is safe. This will speed along the bonding process.

Your Scent

When you bring your glider home he/she will need to adjust to its new environment.

The best way to give them a sense of security and get used to your scent is to take a shirt or small blanket that you have worn or slept with and place it over or by the cage. That allows them to sniff it and get used to your scent.

Do keep in mind that you don't want to use a shirt or blanket that has a heavy perfume or detergent smell. Those smells could do more harm than good.

Enjoy Your Time Together

Every glider is different, so the bonding process will take more time with some than others. Enjoy this process, and know that each step, each day you are building a close relationship with your adorable friend.

Please keep in mind, sugar gliders are very energetic, and most of them won't snuggle for long periods of time, but they will love to be close to you.

You become their family!

And it's worth every moment!

BONDING
WITH THE KIDS

We know that getting a new little furry friend is exciting for the young ones, but while bonding it's important to have them remain as quiet as possible, not make any sudden movements, and keep their fingers away from the glider's mouth. You also want to make sure the gliders are being picked up using two hands in a scooping motion and not just grabbed with one hand. If your young one is still a toddler and not out of the "grabbing" phase you want to make sure you teach them to use one or two fingers to pet them instead of grabbing at them.

Tent Time!

While you are still bonding with your sugar glider one of the best things you can do is tent time. That allows you to jump in the tent with your gliders and let them explore and play with you in a controlled environment.