Re: outdoors

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Posted by BabyHerp on March 15, 2000 at 13:04:23:

In Reply to: outdoors posted by Barbara on March 14, 2000 at 07:36:36:

: As she matures will she stop moving so fast and take life at a slower pace? It would make outdoor time a little more relaxing.

Most definately...least mine have slowed down a GREAT deal as they've aged...outdoors they still tend to be a little more squirrelier (?) than usual...must be the heat ;-)...this is true too btw....outdoor uvb exposure does have a direct effect in changes of behavior and has been known to cause an increase in aggressive, acting out in igs...least Ive read in NUMEROUS books ..but don't tell MK I said so! lolol When my igs are outside which is almost everyday weather permitting ....when its time to come back inside and THEY don't want to ...they will go into a hissy-fit... a totally outrageous temper tantrum! (dewlaps flaring , those "Carrie gone nutts" looks, struggling once Ive picked em up)...true totally spoiled brats..but TUFF!! Im the MOM! THEE ONE AND ONLY ALPHA UNSCALY GOD and what I say goes ;-)
..but for the most part...when approaching your ig...move slow, get down low, speak softly, slowly move your hand under her when attempting to lift her...your ig more than likely still feels your a predator and will not trust you...if looming over her like a giant T-REX!!;-) Its all in the presentation ;-) it really is what works for you Barbara...you may want to start slow.. limit your time outside with your ig...a little may really be enough....to avoid full blown out fights and croc-rolls on the leash! Like HD says sometimes things like a car going by or a bird, plane overhead is enough to spook em...or they just snap get some notion in their noodle that they are gonna ditch ya! then its off to the races....I can't tell ya how many wrestling (Im totally serious here!) matches Ive been in with my igs because they have a desire to test my patience and excercise their will!! ...beyond the mat!! lolol They *have* won more xs than Im letting on tho ;-) .....Im really ig-whipped! but PLEASE don't tell THEM!

Gina

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: : As she matures will she stop moving so fast and take life at a slower pace? It would make outdoor time a little more relaxing. : Most definately...least mine have slowed down a GREAT deal as they've aged...outdoors they still tend to be a little more squirrelier (?) than usual...must be the heat ;-)...this is true too btw....outdoor uvb exposure does have a direct effect in changes of behavior and has been known to cause an increase in aggressive, acting out in igs...least Ive read in NUMEROUS books ..but don't tell MK I said so! lolol When my igs are outside which is almost everyday weather permitting ....when its time to come back inside and THEY don't want to ...they will go into a hissy-fit... a totally outrageous temper tantrum! (dewlaps flaring , those "Carrie gone nutts" looks, struggling once Ive picked em up)...true totally spoiled brats..but TUFF!! Im the MOM! THEE ONE AND ONLY ALPHA UNSCALY GOD and what I say goes ;-) : ..but for the most part...when approaching your ig...move slow, get down low, speak softly, slowly move your hand under her when attempting to lift her...your ig more than likely still feels your a predator and will not trust you...if looming over her like a giant T-REX!!;-) Its all in the presentation ;-) it really is what works for you Barbara...you may want to start slow.. limit your time outside with your ig...a little may really be enough....to avoid full blown out fights and croc-rolls on the leash! Like HD says sometimes things like a car going by or a bird, plane overhead is enough to spook em...or they just snap get some notion in their noodle that they are gonna ditch ya! then its off to the races....I can't tell ya how many wrestling (Im totally serious here!) matches Ive been in with my igs because they have a desire to test my patience and excercise their will!! ...beyond the mat!! lolol They *have* won more xs than Im letting on tho ;-) .....Im really ig-whipped! but PLEASE don't tell THEM! : Gina

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