edillon5063 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Some of you may know I've been having trouble with Indy lately. Phobic, anxious behavior, won't come out of the cage or let me touch him. It's really sad, and progress has been slow. A few days ago I had a really, really bad day at work. I was on the phone for awhile in the couch next to indy's cage, visibly very upset. When I got off the phone I sat there for a few seconds, Indy came down from his top perch and said in a very concerned voice "Are you ok, Indy?" It was the cutest thing! I'm sure we've been saying that to him a ton lately, and he connected that that's what you say when someone is upset. Love him! Tonight was a big night for us. My fiancee was going to the kitchen to get ice cream, and something freaked Indy out so I went to go talk to him. He bent his head down to be scratched (which is huge!), then held my finger in his foot! I decided to try to reach for him, he stepped up and came out no problem!!! This is the first time he has come out of his cage in over a month without drama, him screaming and growling and biting! He was just normal Indy! The vet said to keep play sessions short and positive, so we did. I hope this means he is on the upswing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 That's great news! You must have been so pleased - what a good little boy Indy is! To use "are you okay" in context is fantastic too! Little steps and they say - and it looks like you are making headway! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yes it does but remember to take it in short steps, progress will be slow but the key is to keep at it and never give up. It doesn't surprise me that he clued in on your bad day, what amazing creatures they are and it gives positive reinforcement that what you are doing is going to reap great rewards in the end, keep at it as you are doing an excellent job. Thanks for sharing your good news with us and can't wait to hear more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 That is so awesome!! Congrats on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Great-progress and trust regaining. Keep up the slow and gentle approach and sorry you had such a tough day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Great news Elisha. Sound like you are doing just right. Hopefully things will turn around now for Indy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 What a wonderful break through with Indy. Very touching story of how it came to be and the grand finale' of the step up and out of cage with no problem. You must be besides yourself with pure elation. Congratulations!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Congratulations. I thing it is wonderful that you have had the patience to wait this out and it has payed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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