{"id":122338,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:45","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a hedgehog to trust you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_trust_you\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog to trust you?\">How do you get a hedgehog to trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_hedgehog_to_get_used_to_you\" title=\"How long does it take a hedgehog to get used to you?\">How long does it take a hedgehog to get used to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_hedgehog_to_bond_with_me\" title=\"How do I get my hedgehog to bond with me?\">How do I get my hedgehog to bond with me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_trust_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a hedgehog to trust you?\">How long does it take for a hedgehog to trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_befriend_a_hedgehog\" title=\"How do you befriend a hedgehog?\">How do you befriend a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_like_you\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog to like you?\">How do you get a hedgehog to like you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_should_you_bond_with_your_hedgehog\" title=\"How long should you bond with your hedgehog?\">How long should you bond with your hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_used_to_being_handled\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog used to being handled?\">How do you get a hedgehog used to being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#Can_you_form_a_bond_with_a_hedgehog\" title=\"Can you form a bond with a hedgehog?\">Can you form a bond with a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_bond\" title=\"How long does it take for a hedgehog to bond?\">How long does it take for a hedgehog to bond?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_gain_my_hedgehogs_trust\" title=\"How do I gain my hedgehogs trust?\">How do I gain my hedgehogs trust?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_let_you_hold_it\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog to let you hold it?\">How do you get a hedgehog to let you hold it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_hedgehog_is_comfortable_with_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your hedgehog is comfortable with you?\">How do you tell if your hedgehog is comfortable with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_u_bond_with_a_hedgehog\" title=\"How do u bond with a hedgehog?\">How do u bond with a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_like_u\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog to like u?\">How do you get a hedgehog to like u?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_a_hedgehog\" title=\"How long does it take to bond with a hedgehog?\">How long does it take to bond with a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like to be held?\">Do hedgehogs like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_bond_with_you\" title=\"How do you get a hedgehog to bond with you?\">How do you get a hedgehog to bond with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_like_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a hedgehog to like you?\">How long does it take for a hedgehog to like you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_pick_up_a_scared_hedgehog\" title=\"How do you pick up a scared hedgehog?\">How do you pick up a scared hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_your_hedgehog\" title=\"How long does it take to bond with your hedgehog?\">How long does it take to bond with your hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_can_I_bond_with_my_hedgehog_fast\" title=\"How can I bond with my hedgehog fast?\">How can I bond with my hedgehog fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#Do_hedgehogs_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do hedgehogs get attached to their owners?\">Do hedgehogs get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_your_hedgehog_to_get_used_to_you\" title=\"How long does it take for your hedgehog to get used to you?\">How long does it take for your hedgehog to get used to you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-hedgehog-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_help_your_hedgehog_get_used_to_you\" title=\"How do you help your hedgehog get used to you?\">How do you help your hedgehog get used to you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bonding with Your Hedgehog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Put something that smells like you in the cage.<\/li>\n<li>Handle them frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Put them on your lap.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap them in a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Use a snuggle sack.<\/li>\n<li>Use a bonding bag.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hoodie.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_hedgehog_to_get_used_to_you\"><\/span>How long does it take a hedgehog to get used to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first <b>two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hedgehog_to_bond_with_me\"><\/span>How do I get my hedgehog to bond with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bonding with Your Hedgehog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Put something that smells like you in the cage.<\/li>\n<li>Handle them frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Put them on your lap.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap them in a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Use a snuggle sack.<\/li>\n<li>Use a bonding bag.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hoodie.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hedgehog to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage the bonding process The first <b>two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_befriend_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>How do you befriend a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to win your hedgehog&#8217;s trust and affection is to <b>use treats that it will love and want more of. Since hedgehogs are insectivores (insect eaters) in the wild, freeze-dried crickets and mealworms are a great treat to use while you&#8217;re taming your hedgehog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_like_you\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog to like you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bonding with Your Hedgehog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Put something that smells like you in the cage.<\/li>\n<li>Handle them frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Put them on your lap.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap them in a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Use a snuggle sack.<\/li>\n<li>Use a bonding bag.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hoodie.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_bond_with_your_hedgehog\"><\/span>How long should you bond with your hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to effectively bond, hedgehogs need to be held by you <b>at least 30 minutes each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_used_to_being_handled\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog used to being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some hedgehogs will bond to their owners for life (HHC). Bonding does require effort, persistence, and an understanding of hedgehogs. Many hedgehogs don&#8217;t like to be petted by just anyone until they are completely comfortable with their environment. This is especially important when a hedgehog goes to a new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_form_a_bond_with_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>Can you form a bond with a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, each hedgehog will have a unique personality, and some will be friendlier to others. <b>Friendly hedgehogs will bond quickly with their owners, while shy ones may take a long time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_bond\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hedgehog to bond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage the bonding process The first <b>two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_gain_my_hedgehogs_trust\"><\/span>How do I gain my hedgehogs trust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bonding Through Sound. <b>Talk to your hedgehog. Talk to your hedgehog any time you hold, feed, or bathe your hedgehog. This helps him get used to your voice and associate your voice with comfort and safety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_let_you_hold_it\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog to let you hold it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hold your hedgehog (<b>try cradling your hedgie on one hand or forearm and placing the other hand gently over his or her back for security) or place him or her in your lap. Most will unroll fairly quickly if they feel safe and will begin exploring. Feel free to resort to bribery if necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_hedgehog_is_comfortable_with_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your hedgehog is comfortable with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lori Keller, bonding expert, suggests <b>holding your hedgie against you in your hands and on your chest so your hedgehog can feel your body heat and hear your heart beat. Hold him while watching t.v. or long enough so that he sleeps on you, as having your hedgie sleep on you is an excellent way to get them to bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_u_bond_with_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>How do u bond with a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pick it up gently and hold it in your hands or your lap. Don&#8217;t worry if it balls up, since it will unroll when it feels comfortable. If your hedgehog isn&#8217;t comfortable with you, leave a t-shirt you&#8217;ve worn in its cage so it gets used to your smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_like_u\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog to like u?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bonding with Your Hedgehog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Put something that smells like you in the cage.<\/li>\n<li>Handle them frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Put them on your lap.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap them in a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Use a snuggle sack.<\/li>\n<li>Use a bonding bag.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hoodie.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>How long does it take to bond with a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage the bonding process <b>The first two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every hedgehog has a unique personality, but most aren&#8217;t interested in human affection. Caretakers note that <b>it takes a lot of time and effort to get a hedgehog to tolerate being held. Like porcupines, hedgehogs have sharp, prickly quills that they use to fend off predators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hedgehog_to_bond_with_you\"><\/span>How do you get a hedgehog to bond with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lori Keller, bonding expert, suggests <b>holding your hedgie against you in your hands and on your chest so your hedgehog can feel your body heat and hear your heart beat. Hold him while watching t.v. or long enough so that he sleeps on you, as having your hedgie sleep on you is an excellent way to get them to bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hedgehog_to_like_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hedgehog to like you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first <b>two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_a_scared_hedgehog\"><\/span>How do you pick up a scared hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every hedgehog has a unique personality, but most aren&#8217;t interested in human affection. Caretakers note that <b>it takes a lot of time and effort to get a hedgehog to tolerate being held. Like porcupines, hedgehogs have sharp, prickly quills that they use to fend off predators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_your_hedgehog\"><\/span>How long does it take to bond with your hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage the bonding process <b>The first two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_bond_with_my_hedgehog_fast\"><\/span>How can I bond with my hedgehog fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bonding with Your Hedgehog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Put something that smells like you in the cage.<\/li>\n<li>Handle them frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Put them on your lap.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap them in a blanket.<\/li>\n<li>Use a snuggle sack.<\/li>\n<li>Use a bonding bag.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hoodie.<\/li>\n<li>Take them outside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some hedgehogs will bond to their owners for life (HHC). Bonding does require effort, persistence, and an understanding of hedgehogs. Many hedgehogs don&#8217;t like to be petted by just anyone until they are completely comfortable with their environment. This is especially important when a hedgehog goes to a new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_your_hedgehog_to_get_used_to_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for your hedgehog to get used to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first <b>two weeks with your hedgehog are the most important in shaping your new companion&#8217;s personality and how they will react around you! Once home, you may notice a temporary personality change from when you picked out your hedgie, and this is completely normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_your_hedgehog_get_used_to_you\"><\/span>How do you help your hedgehog get used to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lori Keller, bonding expert, suggests <b>holding your hedgie against you in your hands and on your chest so your hedgehog can feel your body heat and hear your heart beat. Hold him while watching t.v. or long enough so that he sleeps on you, as having your hedgie sleep on you is an excellent way to get them to bond.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get a hedgehog to trust you?How long does it take a hedgehog to get used to you?How do I get my hedgehog to bond with me?How long does it take for a hedgehog to trust you?How do you befriend a hedgehog?How do you get a hedgehog to like you?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122338"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122338\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}