Creative ways to train your dragon ? Haha

[Alisha OK]

I only have mine for 5 days now, and I'm gonna start taming soon, anyone have any methods that worked well ? Haha
Sully doesn't struggle when held or anything, seems to enjoy a good head rub but I'm afraid to let him crawl around the bed yet haha
What are some milestones to get over with taming ? Haha I hope this is fun

 

[Pat B]

I only have mine for 5 days now, and I'm gonna start taming soon, anyone have any methods that worked well ? Haha
Sully doesn't struggle when held or anything, seems to enjoy a good head rub but I'm afraid to let him crawl around the bed yet haha
What are some milestones to get over with taming ? Haha I hope this is fun

What is it that you want your dragon to do?? I don't think you can really 'tame' a dragon. Remember....they are 'wild' creatures that live in the desert. Good luck....and keep posting as to how and what you do!!

 

[Alisha OK]

Haha tame him to tolerate me ! Just hold him everyday ?

 

[Pat B]

I can tell you what I have done....whether it works for you or not....who knows?? I was very patient when I first got him....as in I didn't handle him for almost 2 weeks. He needed to get acclimated to his new home. I always and still do put my hand in front of his face and wave it around so he knows I am there. I talked to him a lot so he will be familiar with my voice and still do. Today....when I take the screen off the top I talk to him and wave my hand in front of his face and then pick him up. It works. This way he knows I am coming. Beardies are wild by nature and can't really be trained as in sit, jump, blah blah blah....lol! Good luck kiddo and be patient!!

 

[Aleena]

Don't pick them up from the top, make sure you scoop them up and support them as much as possible. You can also try hand feeding some veggies.

 

[thorn]

I'm getting an adult male dragon soon. It's going to be like a 4 hour round trip drive and I was wondering how long should I wait before trying to pick him up after I get him home and settled in. I'm not going to try that first night. I want him to eat at least once before I try. I am told that he is a very friendly guy. Any signs of stress I should look for other than the head bob and him gaping or showing his beard at me?

 

[Germ]

Generally you should give a BD a week to 10 day acclimation period to get used to it's new home & you as it's food source, to make the transition as stress free as possible before too much handling is attempted. Keeping handling minimal & to maintenance only is recommended during the acclimation period.

 

[thorn]

That's what I thought thanks for the tip