Outside training tips ?

[TeGu1213]

I have a 3 year old Argentine black and white tegu , she's a rescue i have had for about a week or two. She is harmless inside loves to free roam and cuddle. But as soon as she's in that sun light its like her wild instinct comes into play . I've tried staying low so she doesn't seem like a prey but she leaps and trys tp bite me and run off in the yard . Like i said completely different inside doesn't run off can stand over her and clean while she's in the room but outside seems to be a diffrent story . Any input would be great thanks !

 

[TeGu1213]

I also live in calgary alberta so there is no way she was a wild tegu. Would have been a captivity breader as an import would cost more then there sold for .

 

[Justsomedude]

Yea I have a similar problem that seems to be getting worse when it comes to outside! I was thinking of making an outdoor enclosure for the summer. My guy doesn't ever bite but he fights to high hell to get away...most of the time. Otherwise he's great!

 

[Walter1]

It might be a freak out of sudden openness that they're not accustomed to. Mine live outside until late fall when I bring them in to sleep. They are docile.

So, could just be a matter of it being familiar to them.

 

[TeGu1213]

I know there docile but how do I curve that behavior ? Lots of people talk of pinning them down till there calm but i dont feel right doing that almost feel as if it would cause more fear towards outside .

 

[TeGu1213]

Also get what your saying Walter but i just can't get her out there for more than 10 seconds to make her familiar with it .

 

[Walter1]

Also get what your saying Walter but i just can't get her out there for more than 10 seconds to make her familiar with it .

I understand. Well, when on occasion my male doesn't want to be held but I need for him to be held, so I hold him tight by my side- fully restrained. While he's struggling, I tell him "no, no, no" but more conversationally.He gives-in under a minute, and I speak nicely to him afterwards. He's still tame. I know of no other way. I'm easy going with him and seldom force him to stay, but I'M the boss.