{"id":122464,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","slug":"how-do-you-get-your-hamsters-to-trust-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get your hamsters 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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_your_hamsters_to_trust_you\" title=\"How do you get your hamsters to trust you?\">How do you get your hamsters 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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_bond_with_your_hamster\" title=\"How do you bond with your hamster?\">How do you bond with your hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_do_hamsters_take_to_like_you\" title=\"How long do hamsters take to like you?\">How long do hamsters take to like you?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_bond_with_my_hamster\" title=\"How do I bond with my hamster?\">How do I bond with my hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_trust_me_again\" title=\"How do I get my hamster to trust me again?\">How do I get my hamster to trust me again?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_gain_your_trust\" title=\"How long does it take for a hamster to gain your trust?\">How long does it take for a hamster to gain your trust?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_your_hamster_to_like_you\" title=\"How do you get your hamster to like you?\">How do you get your hamster to like you?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_bond_with_your_hamster\" title=\"What is the best way to bond with your hamster?\">What is the best way to bond with your hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_bond_with_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a hamster to bond with you?\">How long does it take for a hamster 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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_a_hamster\" title=\"How long does it take to bond with a hamster?\">How long does it take to bond with a hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_know_my_hamster_likes_me\" title=\"How do you know my hamster likes me?\">How do you know my hamster likes me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#Can_you_hold_hamsters_as_soon_as_you_get_them\" title=\"Can you hold hamsters as soon as you get them?\">Can you hold hamsters as soon as you get them?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hamster_to_come_to_you\" title=\"How do you get a hamster to come to you?\">How do you get a hamster to come to 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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_can_I_bond_more_with_my_hamster\" title=\"How can I bond more with my hamster?\">How can I bond more with my hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_show_affection_to_my_hamster\" title=\"How do I show affection to my hamster?\">How do I show affection to my hamster?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_get_used_to_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a hamster to get used to you?\">How long does it take for a hamster 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_cuddle_with_me\" title=\"How do I get my hamster to cuddle with me?\">How do I get my hamster to cuddle with me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_stop_being_scared_of_me\" title=\"How do I get my hamster to stop being scared of me?\">How do I get my hamster to stop being scared of me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_train_my_hamster_to_trust_me\" title=\"How do I train my hamster to trust me?\">How do I train my hamster to trust me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#Why_is_my_hamster_suddenly_scared_of_me\" title=\"Why is my hamster suddenly scared of me?\">Why is my hamster suddenly scared of me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_my_hamster_to_trust_me\" title=\"How long does it take for my hamster to trust me?\">How long does it take for my hamster to trust me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_new_hamster_to_trust_me\" title=\"How do I get my new hamster to trust me?\">How do I get my new hamster to trust me?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_hamster_is_starting_to_trust_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your hamster is starting to trust you?\">How do you tell if your hamster is starting to trust you?<\/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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_long_will_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_get_used_to_you\" title=\"How long will it take for a hamster to get used to you?\">How long will it take for a hamster 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-your-hamsters-to-trust-you\/#How_do_you_get_a_hamster_to_hold_you\" title=\"How do you get a hamster to hold you?\">How do you get a hamster to hold you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_your_hamsters_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you get your hamsters to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Bond with Your Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ensure that you have met your hamster&#8217;s needs.  <\/li>\n<li>Place your hand near your hamster in their enclosure, but don&#8217;t grab them.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer health treats to your hamster from your hand.  <\/li>\n<li>Try to pick up your hamster gently.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your hamster out-of-enclosure time to explore.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jan 2022<\/p>\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_do_you_bond_with_your_hamster\"><\/span>How do you bond with your hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wait <b>at Least Three Days<\/b> Your hamster will start to get to know you from your smell and your voice in those few days. Try to hold your hamster while they&#8217;re awake, and watch for signs like growling. Gently put your hamster down if they seem upset.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_hamsters_take_to_like_you\"><\/span>How long do hamsters take to like you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hamsters can get stressed or scared if you wake them up. Sometimes, of course, it can&#8217;t be helped  a sudden backfire out in the street, a loud noise, you need to move their cage, etc. But don&#8217;t wake your hamster up just to play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_bond_with_my_hamster\"><\/span>How do I bond with my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Ways to Get Your Hamster to Like You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get an adequately sized cage.<\/li>\n<li>Let her get used to her surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Let her come to you.<\/li>\n<li>Do not punish your hamster.<\/li>\n<li>Learn your hamster&#8217;s personality.<\/li>\n<li>Enrich your hamster&#8217;s habitat.<\/li>\n<p>27 Apr 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_trust_me_again\"><\/span>How do I get my hamster to trust me again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will usually take a hamster anywhere from <b>5-6 days to a couple of weeks to get used to you. So you&#8217;ll have to have some patience with them while they&#8217;re getting comfortable with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_gain_your_trust\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hamster to gain your trust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Introducing the sound of your voice during the socialization period will also help your hamster recognize you. If he&#8217;s in his burrow, you can gently coax him out with the sound of your voice. Hamsters are blessed with great hearing and spook easily. Keep your voice gentle so as not to scare your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_your_hamster_to_like_you\"><\/span>How do you get your hamster to like you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Ways to Get Your Hamster to Like You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get an adequately sized cage.<\/li>\n<li>Let her get used to her surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a routine.<\/li>\n<li>Let her come to you.<\/li>\n<li>Do not punish your hamster.<\/li>\n<li>Learn your hamster&#8217;s personality.<\/li>\n<li>Enrich your hamster&#8217;s habitat.<\/li>\n<p>27 Apr 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_bond_with_your_hamster\"><\/span>What is the best way to bond with your hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allow your new hamster to adjust. By letting your hamster adjust to its new home, it will be more relaxed and more open to bonding with you. It can take <b>up to three weeks to bond with your hamster, so be patient and work slowly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_bond_with_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hamster to bond with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Teach Your Hamster To Snuggle<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Erin Phraner \/ BuzzFeed \/ Via Giphy.  <\/li>\n<li>Put the hamster directly into its new environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Some rules  <\/li>\n<li>Start by hand-feeding it.  <\/li>\n<li>As the hamster takes food from you, slowly get it used to being pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Cup your hands around it slowly and lift.  <\/li>\n<li>Can you even handle these cuddles?  <\/li>\n<li>Can you!?!?<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_bond_with_a_hamster\"><\/span>How long does it take to bond with a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allow your new hamster to adjust. By letting your hamster adjust to its new home, it will be more relaxed and more open to bonding with you. It can take <b>up to three weeks to bond with your hamster, so be patient and work slowly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_my_hamster_likes_me\"><\/span>How do you know my hamster likes me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the hamster likes you, <b>they will be interested in the sound of your voice. Watch the hamster&#8217;s behavior when you walk up to the hamster cage and place your hand near it. If they show interest in you by coming up to you or looking at you, they like you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_hamsters_as_soon_as_you_get_them\"><\/span>Can you hold hamsters as soon as you get them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;ll take discipline, but the first thing you should do is <b>avoid the urge to handle your new hamster for 12 to 24 hours after you first get it. Larger Syrian hamsters are more amenable to holding than dwarf hamsters, on the whole, but all will live longer, happier lives if you create a nurturing environment for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hamster_to_come_to_you\"><\/span>How do you get a hamster to come to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try saying your hamster&#8217;s name before it starts moving toward you. Now that your hamster is familiar with its name (and it associates its name with getting delicious treats), it should come to you when you call. If it responds to its name and comes toward you, click and give it a treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_bond_more_with_my_hamster\"><\/span>How can I bond more with my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Bond with Your Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ensure that you have met your hamster&#8217;s needs.  <\/li>\n<li>Place your hand near your hamster in their enclosure, but don&#8217;t grab them.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer health treats to your hamster from your hand.  <\/li>\n<li>Try to pick up your hamster gently.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your hamster out-of-enclosure time to explore.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_show_affection_to_my_hamster\"><\/span>How do I show affection to my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gently stroking your hamster&#8217;s fur is just one way to show affection. You can also hand-feed her vegetables or pieces of non-sugary cereal. Hamsters love to perch on their owner&#8217;s shoulder or sleep in a shirt pocket.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_get_used_to_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a hamster to get used to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if that&#8217;s the case, how long does it take for a hamster to get used to you? It will usually take a hamster anywhere from <b>5-6 days to a couple of weeks to get used to you. So you&#8217;ll have to have some patience with them while they&#8217;re getting comfortable with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_cuddle_with_me\"><\/span>How do I get my hamster to cuddle with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Teach Your Hamster To Snuggle<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Erin Phraner \/ BuzzFeed \/ Via Giphy.  <\/li>\n<li>Put the hamster directly into its new environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Some rules  <\/li>\n<li>Start by hand-feeding it.  <\/li>\n<li>As the hamster takes food from you, slowly get it used to being pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Cup your hands around it slowly and lift.  <\/li>\n<li>Can you even handle these cuddles?  <\/li>\n<li>Can you!?!?<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_stop_being_scared_of_me\"><\/span>How do I get my hamster to stop being scared of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quickest way to break trust with your hammy is to <b>try and force contact as this will definitely scare them off. Don&#8217;t grab your hamster or try to hold them in place so you can pet them. Instead, let your hammy come to you and respect that they will need to move at their own pace around this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_hamster_to_trust_me\"><\/span>How do I train my hamster to trust me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will usually take a hamster anywhere from <b>5-6 days to a couple of weeks to get used to you. So you&#8217;ll have to have some patience with them while they&#8217;re getting comfortable with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_hamster_suddenly_scared_of_me\"><\/span>Why is my hamster suddenly scared of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are tiny prey animals. They can scare easily. Something as small as a sudden movement can make your hamster fear you. Your hamster may become suddenly scared due to <b>loud noises, fast or abrupt movements or new animals or people in their environment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_my_hamster_to_trust_me\"><\/span>How long does it take for my hamster to trust me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve only had him for a few days so he won&#8217;t be used to his surroundings yet. You should give him <b>at least a week to get used to all the new smells and sounds of your home. After that when he knows you&#8217;re there to take care of him you can start to handle him. Every hamster is different, so be patient.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_new_hamster_to_trust_me\"><\/span>How do I get my new hamster to trust me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allow your new hamster to adjust. By letting your hamster adjust to its new home, it will be more relaxed and more open to bonding with you. It can take <b>up to three weeks to bond with your hamster, so be patient and work slowly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_hamster_is_starting_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your hamster is starting to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Bond with Your Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ensure that you have met your hamster&#8217;s needs.  <\/li>\n<li>Place your hand near your hamster in their enclosure, but don&#8217;t grab them.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer health treats to your hamster from your hand.  <\/li>\n<li>Try to pick up your hamster gently.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your hamster out-of-enclosure time to explore.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_it_take_for_a_hamster_to_get_used_to_you\"><\/span>How long will it take for a hamster to get used to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Bond with Your Hamster<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ensure that you have met your hamster&#8217;s needs.  <\/li>\n<li>Place your hand near your hamster in their enclosure, but don&#8217;t grab them.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer health treats to your hamster from your hand.  <\/li>\n<li>Try to pick up your hamster gently.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your hamster out-of-enclosure time to explore.<\/li>\n<p>7 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_hamster_to_hold_you\"><\/span>How do you get a hamster to hold you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So if that&#8217;s the case, how long does it take for a hamster to get used to you? It will usually take a hamster anywhere from <b>5-6 days to a couple of weeks to get used to you. So you&#8217;ll have to have some patience with them while they&#8217;re getting comfortable with you.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get your hamsters to trust you?How do you bond with your hamster?How long do hamsters take to like you?How do I bond with my hamster?How do I get my hamster to trust me again?How long does it take for a hamster to gain your trust?How do you get your&#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\/122464"}],"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=122464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122464\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}