Old dogs

Posted by Roger Van Couwenberghe on November 07, 2001 at 22:00:04:

In Reply to: How do you train an older ig?(5 years old) posted by newbie on November 07, 2001 at 18:19:36:

: Hi...I recently obtained a male ig a little over 5 years old, and I was wondering if they can be tamed like a young ig can. He isn't really wild

Yes they can, depending on the individual ig. Let him settle in for a week or so, and then acquaint him with you by sitting next to him, talking softly to him. Avoid looking directly at him, in case he thinks it's a predatory stare. If he has a favored treat, give him a bit every time you approach him. Here is an article about taming igs:
http://www.sonic.net/~melissk/part4.html

Actually he sounds pretty mellow for an ig in ownership transition. If he really wanted to whip you hard or bite you, well, uh...(he could).

Is he healthy-looking, with no pronounced lateral folds (from dehydration) and is he eating well yet? Is he pooping yet? Can you post a pic?

Roger

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: : Hi...I recently obtained a male ig a little over 5 years old, and I was wondering if they can be tamed like a young ig can. He isn't really wild : Yes they can, depending on the individual ig. Let him settle in for a week or so, and then acquaint him with you by sitting next to him, talking softly to him. Avoid looking directly at him, in case he thinks it's a predatory stare. If he has a favored treat, give him a bit every time you approach him. Here is an article about taming igs: : http://www.sonic.net/~melissk/part4.html : Actually he sounds pretty mellow for an ig in ownership transition. If he really wanted to whip you hard or bite you, well, uh...(he could). : Is he healthy-looking, with no pronounced lateral folds (from dehydration) and is he eating well yet? Is he pooping yet? Can you post a pic? : Roger

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