Pet owners recognize the need to devote quality time with their pets to establish trust. Yes, it may sound too personified but it rings true. Dwarf Hamsters, like any other domesticated pet animals, can be easily tamed but they may also go wild if not channelled properly. Thus, proper handling procedure is a must in order to maintain the harmonious owner-pet relationship.

How can Dwarf Hamsters be distinguished?

As the word “dwarf” implies, they are really small compared to the other rodents of their kind because they can only grow for about 3.14 to 3.94 inches or 8 to 10 centimetres. Also, they can simply adapt to their environment–whether they are joined altogether or put in small groups. They can be easily distinguished through the dark dorsal (back side of animals) stripe lining that runs from their head to their tail. This kind of hamsters perfectly fit the preference of a pet lover who finds bigger joy from cute dwarf hamsters.

Are Dwarf Hamsters Really Wild?

Perhaps you may have heard the question “Are Dwarf Hamsters Really Wild?” from a friend or from someone who would like to have dwarf hamsters for a pet. It’s a common issue. Researchers say that dwarf hamsters have the tendency to run wild. Yes, they are very energetic and active. The agility that they display can be easily explained by their size. Small as they are, they can move and run to and fro in quick motion.

How to Tame Dwarf Hamsters

Experts suggest that dwarf hamsters should be handled once or twice a week. It sounds dreadful but you have to give it a shot. You can either scoop the dwarf hamster with your bare hand (of your already comfortable with the tingling sensation from their fur) or use a glove.

Experience wise, I’ve been there myself. It took a lot of tries and inhale-exhale exercises to finally get hold of my dwarf hamster. I almost lost grip when the little creature nipped my palm. I even mumbled a near-shout when it was about to strike a bite. It was a false alarm. It just sniffed and finally walked right in. I Funny it may seem but I ended up saying “thank you” to the rubber gloves that I have worn before handling the dwarf hamster. It worked. Well, if rubber gloves (or gloves of any kind) do not come handy at your home, you may also use tiny towels or rolls of tissues or anything that you could use to protect your hands but you have to make sure that they are free from any food spills or free from any food-like smells.

However, my friend has a different way of getting a hamster out of its cage. He uses a folded paper in a tube-like design. He just simply lays the paper flat to the cage and the hamster would likely go to the tube right away. Choose a quiet place when you do this because dwarf hamsters might run if they are startled with shouts or unpleasant noises. Begin tapping the hamster’s forehead or body the time that you think it’s already comfortable with the touch. You can actually feel it and it will look as if it’s waiting for you to move.

As a pet owner, the amount of time spent with your dwarf hamsters determines the level of their wildness. Simply put, hands-on is of paramount importance. You may resort to other resourceful tactics on how you would be able to tame your dwarf hamsters but you might want to consider the ideas above to jumpstart the taming task. It’s an easy way to get your dwarf hamster’s trust.