New CAG Bite

[Mike1]

So I just got my 5 month old CAG. This is my first time owning one, and the second day I had him, he bit me, drawing blood. Of course it was my own fault for trying to get him to step up before he was comfortable, but I was wondering, how long after getting a new grey should I be waiting to handle him? Also, what would be the first step in gaining his trust?

[judygram]

You have to give him some time to settle into his new home, after all he is in entirely new surroundings and it takes a while to build the trust with him, allow him to make decisions on his own, when he wants to come out of his cage, allow him to come completely out of his cage before trying to get him to step up as some view their cage as their safe zone and do not like any intrusions. Get down in the floor with a couple of foot toys and pretend you are having a good time with them to encourage him to want to come and join in, if he does give him a treat but do not force yourself on him, if you see signs that he is unhappy with you trying to touch him before he is ready then back off and allow more time, some take longer than others as they each have their own personality. Some handle their new grey right off the bat and others take some time to be able to handle them, let your grey give you the cue.

[Cupid]

Judys right, take it easy. Heed the advice given to you, and read the threads in the forum as this has helped me understand my grey so much more.

 

Good luck, and Im sure it will get better with time.