How to Bond and Build Trust with your Hedgehog | Belly Rubs (Tutorial)

[@milperthuskyy]

Great. Now I want a hedgehog 😂😂💙

[@sophiamepsted4569]

I have want one for 2 years

[@madieilaya9269]

A headshog bites a lot you sure you want one

[@lavenderrose8004]

milperthusky having a hedgehog is honestly the best, my mum bought me one 2 days ago and I’ve been wanting one for ages!

[@lavenderrose8004]

Kiwi I agree, I got one 2 days ago and I LOVE him so so so much!

[@lavenderrose8004]

Madie Ilaya it only does that when it’s scared and feels unsafe, when they get to know that they’re not in danger they’ll be amazing!

[@stonedguyy]

Everybody gangsta till their hedgie take a dump on their shoulder while chilling on the couch

[@labradorite_dolly]

I don't know why this is in my recommended. I don't even have a hedgehog, nor have I ever watched a hedgehog video. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed this

[@khubee4068]

3:58 that cute fall😍😍

[@zehlua]

Meanwhile, our boy Scooter tends to fall flat on his face... 😹

[@skylunaa]

my hedgehog does that exact thing trying to crawl out of her bath lol

[@Evangeline-o3o]

3:59 his little arms stuck out when he fell omg that’s adorable 😭❤️😂

[@surprisedfomantis6798]

Those belly rubs look HELLA good! I wanna be that hedgehog

[@hidekiryuga26]

Weird Horse Energy except the part where you would have to lay on your own toothpicks 😂

[@chestnutgaming992]

@@hidekiryuga26 just lay them back and it doesnt hurt

[@hidekiryuga26]

@@chestnutgaming992 😂

[@23phoenixash]

I love this video. I had a hedgehog named Pickle. I loved her more than anything. She died about 5 months ago and I still cry whenever I think about losing her. She had a uterine tumor that ruptured. We rushed her to the vet and thought she was going to be okay when we brought her home, but she deteriorated fast and died later that night. The exotics vet had originally said that getting small animals like hedgehogs spayed is really risky, but if she'd been spayed, she might still be with me today. It makes me so sad to think about. I have a new hedgehog now. He'll never replace Pickle - she was very friendly and sweet and had hilarious antics. The new hedgehog is cute in his own way, but he's very shy and I haven't bonded with him in the same way yet. His name is Pepper and at least he helps keep my mind off Pickle somewhat by letting me keep my routine of feeding, cleaning, and holding a hedgie at night.

[@Nevz00]

Ashley, Pickle left knowing she was loved and cared for by a kind soul as you. Honestly, that's the best gift you can ever give to Pickle ❤️

[@23phoenixash]

@@Nevz00 Thank you. I do think I gave her a good life, but I still feel guilty that we couldn't save her. She trusted me and I remember how she looked at me on that last day, but there was nothing I could really do at that point. I don't know whether I'll get my next female hedgie spayed, but I don't want something like that to happen ever again. Pepper is super timid and I still haven't bonded with him in the same way, but I'm going to introduce him to my partner's girl hedgie soon, so hopefully we'll have some hedgie babies :)

[@Nevz00]

It's normal to blame oneself when unexpected things happen, but hey though Pickle is no longer here, she knows that you were there for her ❤️ The part where she looked at you was her admiring you for everything you have done. Good luck with Pepper! HE is about to enjoy a great life with you.

[@Avlysh]

any progress with the shy hedgehog? i just got a new hedgehog(first one) and wonder how much bonding progress i can expect. she isnt totally shy, but i can not hold her on the back. iknow usually hedgies dont like it, but it would be a bonding goal if she could get to tolerate it and i could handle her like the hedgehog in the video on the back

[@23phoenixash]

@@Avlysh Unfortunately, he's still pretty shy and gets crabby when I touch him. I hold him every night with his house on my chest and him lying down inside it. He gets excited when I feed him and he often lays pretty mellow with me as long as he's in his house and I don't touch him too much. He's really cute and I love him, but I've had to just accept that he's not as friendly as Pickle was. In general, I don't think hedgehogs like being held on their backs for more than a few seconds. I think they probably feel defenseless in that position since they can't hunker down behind their spikes if they need to, so it might be just instinct to be in a more defensible position. Anyway, a small update on Pepper is that I did put him with a girl hedgie to try to breed the two of them (was my first attempt) and they seemed to like each other but it didn't look like they were doing anything. However, I didn't watch them 100% of the time and one day, while cleaning the girl, I discovered we had 3 babies! One of the babies is a chubby girl named Molly and she is SUPER friendly and she'll lay right on my chest, curl up and fall asleep. So, we have a sweet little hedgie family now and I've developed a lot stronger bond with Molly on account of her seeming to trust me more. I hold all the hedgies every single day and I love them all for their unique personalities. No regrets, but of course I do still miss Pickle every single day and I still cry sometimes when I think about her. I don't think that will ever change. Good luck though with your hedgies and if you get yours to be more comfortable being held on its back, let me know.

[@Garasi.Quarter]

Fact having hedhog: If u bring him to play... he gonna poop A LOT

[@mr-pokee]

Informan Local try a sand bath with chinchilla sand to potty train them

[@Kirbykibby]

I normally just let my hedgie run around in the bath tub for 10 minutes and she will go potty. After that she normally doesnt go potty again until an hour later. But yes they do potty A LOT

[@elleb.4941]

So trueee

[@Kirbykibby]

@@kiwimonifa3200 cleaning up after them is a hassle. But I personally don't mind it.

[@Garasi.Quarter]

Hahaha hedhog owner problem 🤣

[@grantschehl]

Having limited English makes this so much better, it is simple and gets it the point, I hope my Nelly will love some belly rubs sometime

[@mr-pokee]

grantCATlover thank you so much!! let me know how it goes :)

[@dionathecatbartender]

ty for teaching me for my hedgehog to calm down / has trust tissue

[@da6d]

I just like how the video is laid out. *explains how to hedgehog properly* Herbee- *WhErE dO i Go NoW?*

[@rachelhayes9099]

SwEeT ChIlD o MiNe!!

[@inbalakkerman8392]

This was the cutest hedgehog video I've ever seen

[@SideshowBob44]

Looking after Herbee is a great way to honour Pokee’s life and make him proud 😊, giving another hedgehog the great life he did x

[@mr-pokee]

SideshowBoB44 that’s so sweet 🥺 thank you 🥰

[@artobsessed7305]

This hedgehog looks EXTREMELY healthy!!! Soooo cute!!!

[@angel-th7eo]

This is one of the most bonded hedgehogs ever :))) And when you put him on your couch all I could think about is how my little waffles would poop... everywhere XD

[@zehlua]

WAFFLES IS SUCH A CUTE NAME

[@pricklesthehedgehog9189]

I have a hedgehog named prickles and awww

[@agarci2625]

Derpywhale 101 mine is named sr.prickles but most the time i call him señor

[@kirbyandsonicfan7312]

If I had a hedgehog I would name him Sonic the hedgehog

[@kirbyandsonicfan7312]

Gotta go fast

[@wayneruddock6998]

Hahaha genius

[@maryamseyedi471]

My hedgehog‘S name is Pickles

[@liamhalliday8437]

This is all solid advice. Adorable hog, happy to subscribe :) I do also completely agree on the singing. I'm a distinctively average singer, but my little guy will just relax and "flatten" himself on my chest/tummy and fall asleep within minutes. Whenever we have music on the TV, he will actively pay attention to it, basically just sits on my all attentive, like a parrot :) Also good advise regarding not approaching from the top. If my wife has our hedgehog on her lap and I go to say kiss her, my hedgehog will just prickle up and huff instinctively. He relaxes pretty quick once he knows it's me but still... My hedgehog isn't massive on belly rubs despite being pretty domesticated. Instead it's like playing with a dog, and I will tickle and play fight with him and he will use his paws to defend himself - never balling up, he's not really defending himself - and it's good fun. It might just be the way we trained him to associate that with playtime mind, but after 18m there's no turning back now :)

[@callumsparrow4379]

This footage of the Live-Action Sonic Movie is adorable.

[@favoritesme9861]

I'm over the moon to see you so happy again! All the best to you and Herbee❣🌹🌹💕💕

[@dunklementhehedgehog2930]

You can tell your hedgehog LOVES you because he doesn’t Evan have his spikes up so that means he is really comfortable with you and that’s really good I wish my hedgehog did that

[@andreastyles2686]

I got my first hedgehog today and Im really excited!! she is sooo freaking cute

[@creyetivemedia]

Herbee is super cute! It was funny when you fed him belly up.

[@hannahj-t1915]

Loved the video! I have a hedgehog named Ozzie, he’s my baby and he has never bitten me.. he has bitten other people before. Sometimes he gets nervous but my voice and smell calms him down! He’s almost 1 year old! Time flies! Xx

[@glencoconut]

i’m excited to learn about hedgehogs but i also love Herbie so, so much :)

[@carvel9916]

I love this little baby! So cute :)

[@wesleybarrett9502]

Singing always seems to work with my hedgehog too. My wife and I sing a song with her nickname Spikey Potato. And then sometimes when she gets slightly upset with me I either sing the song, or I sing random jazz scat and random words in tune to the song and she reacts to it some too.

[@HappySunshineFriends]

Doing some research for my next kids video idea and discover this cute hedgehog. Thanks for the inspiration. Please carry spreading the cuteness of hedgehog:)

[@noobnex2182]

Your bond is so strong

[@lavenderrose8004]

This is just perfect! I googled this so I can get my hedgehog to trust me.

[@bubrflybear]

i’m so glad you made this video!!

[@maddy8426]

you're so gorgeous and your ACCENT 😍😍😍 im in love 🥺❤️ thank you for the video 😊💞💖💓💗

[@siapa_tuhhh]

Good content, now I have more insight about taking care of my hedgehog 😄

[@nirukalim9070]

You have inspired me to get a hedgehog with Mr. Pokee and Herbee❤

[@liamhalliday8437]

They really are amazing pets. Just spend some time with them everyday and follow this advise and soon you'll have a really sweet little hog :) Mine's almost 18 months old and now fully domesticated, and my wife and me but adore him.

[@oliviabradley4972]

My hedgehog LOVES carrots. She annoints every time I give her some. It's so cute. I love herbee too! He is so adorable. Thx for the tutorial❤️

[@zehlua]

What kind of carrots do you give her?

[@desireemiller817]

You should not give your hedgehog fruits or veggies as their digestive system is unable to break them down

[@TangixMochii]

@@desireemiller817 they can be used at treats or in moderation. But it isn't something they should have for a daily diet

[@Fennderbender]

If you could please make a video about his habitat? I want to get a bigger habitat for mine with more fun things for him like small stairs

[@mr-pokee]

It's definitely high up on my list of tutorials!!

[@Erizopapillero]

i know am late but my hedgehog is very scared even after a month of trying but i have patience so its fine thanks to this video ive been able to calm her by alot! ty

[@mountaingirl138]

I’m getting a hedgehog soon and I’m soooo excited!!!!

[@notea9269]

I did do your methods for your belly rub tutorial and I’m beginning to get him on his back to do it thanks!

[@mr-pokee]

So happy about this :)

[@annajohnston2895]

Y’all are talking about how yalls hedgehogs would poop all over the couch, but mine would literally DIVE OFF.

[@2nUMBRA]

can we see more of his house? it looks super cool

[@mr-pokee]

Yes :) coming soon!!

[@lioram.8611]

omg i'm so happy you did this!!! i love you sooo sooo much!!! cutiee😍😍😍

[@marine6748]

He is sooo cuuute ❤️❤️❤️

[@gregushek4963]

I’m getting a hedgehog in a few days and I will definitely use your tips.

[@zehlua]

Scooter is our perfect pet because we work graveyard shift! So our little family is completely nocturnal 🦇💜 Scooter likes to ride on the back of my hand and put nose prints on my glasses when I let him near my face. He has taken a liking to peeing and pooping on my chest, however, and he can be grumpy, prickly, and bitey. I love him so much though, and I'm going to try the mealworm trick! He is stubborn and has only curled up into a comfort ball for us once!

[@nicolenewsome4863]

Little cutie keeps on trying to go into her shirt. 😂😂😂😂 that's to cute!

[@theorybrooke]

I’m about to get a hedgehog and I’m so excited

[@aisyahmardhiah7227]

tips: if your hedgehog is insecure with light on, try wrap him with his fleece/your shirt and put your finger in to rub them! don’t try to flip them instead u rub them while they are walking/standing first then they’ll turn their tummy more and more till they lay completely. my hedgehog looooves it till he fall asleep

[@mr-pokee]

Aisyah Mardhiah Thanks a bunch! 🤗

[@JRT2011]

That's a nice dog 🐶

[@joeyd7822]

Who are the 6 people who disliked this awesome video?! Did they not like the music bc this is the BEST! 😆

[@noraporter725]

Herbee is such a cutie 💖💖💖

[@yoshitrotter2663]

Ive been doing a lot of research and buying stuff for my hedgehog, and in the next few weeks im FINALLY going to get him :) Im going to name him Ramen and Im meeting him today

[@mr-pokee]

That's nice :) good choice for a name!!

[@tookiecookie2266]

so sweet!!!!!! sweet lil hedgehog I LOVE HERBIE!!!!!!!!

[@madisonr8355]

Thank you so much for doing this. Definitely going try this with my hedgehog, hopefully this will work!!!

[@ep4755]

Madison R I hope your hedgehog is doing great!! be patient and persistent with them 🦔

[@greybeard5774]

Well that little guy put a big smile on my face .. 😂😂👍

[@-hedgehog-4369]

So cute

[@spookyspain3952]

This really helped my hedgehog, Pip have a stronger bond thank you so much!!!

[@madelynnpenn4671]

I could watch hedgehogs eat for hours (not to sound weird but they are the cutest when they eat)

[@groch8721]

Wow! Hes really energetic! Good work guys!

[@blupnut1]

You helped me with how to bond with my baby hedgi Diesel. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@megaman2105]

My hedgehog always tries to run off the edges of beds couches etc :(

[@Kirbykibby]

You aren't alone mine does too.

[@Andrea-nu9vy]

mine too✋🏻😔

[@lizzyloo9977]

Same!

[@desireemiller817]

Its because they have no depth perception. Her cage setup is not safe either. Hedgehogs should not be given the opportunity to climb, 2 story cages that do not have tall walls around the 2nd story and ramps can cause harm to your hedgie!

[@evangeleneking7753]

me too

[@fmadrid91]

I just bought two hedgehog's they are from the same litter and get along great. You can hear them talking to each other

[@zehlua]

Wow, what do they sound like?

[@verlara07]

Thank you so much!!! This worked for me on my first try since I've been basically doing everything else, i just didn't know how to introduce belly rubs to my Leo 🦔😍

[@andrewpaige1194]

Oh my god, he's so precious!!!!! I have to say, it worried me a little seeing u holding him so loosely while standing up like that. I'm sure ur very careful, but it looked like he could've fallen at times, and from that height could really hurt him, although I know u know that. I was hoping u would give a warning about how even tho ur doing it in the video, people shouldn't hold them high up unless u have them very secure, and people shouldn't just let them be so "free" while up high. Most hedgehogs are uncomfortable without secure footing, unless held securely, anyway. YOU may be experienced enough to know exactly what ur doing, but in general people shouldn't do that, it's not worth risking serious harm to the little cuties. Other than that, I love ur video, and love ur little baby!

[@mr-pokee]

Andrew Paige I was sitting and there was a desk in front of me haha :) but thanks for worrying ❤️

[@vintuitive7627]

Aw so sweet! He’s a very nice hedgie ! You have trained him well

[@stanleyyy427]

My hedgehog (Poké) is strange. He’s not phased by my voice at all. If he sees me moving he tenses up and sometimes hisses if I get my hand too close, but if I lay my face near him he is calm.

[@andaurora1174]

I don’t know why but my hedgehog doesn’t go on its back and when I try to mark it go on it’s back it flips over.

[@Danielle-rq4st]

I have a hedgehog Luna and bonding is going well thanks to u

[@mr-pokee]

Danielle MM. so happy about this 🥰

[@glennakelly1736]

Thank you I have 2 11 month girls one is a sweet heart other one is just really huffy I've had 4 all of them are wonderful thank you for your veto

[@nazgulring]

Question, it doesn’t poop a lot in your couch? I have one and. He poops a lot, is difficult to play with ...

[@hajar-chan798]

Thanks, that video helped me I'm gonna try it on my hedgehog

[@pricklesthehedgehog9189]

Thanks for telling me what to do to help your hedeghog

[@MarciaSilva-mg5hi]

This is the content that we need ❤️🥰

[@hedgehogeEMMAshomevideo]

How friendly they are

[@JacobFlex]

Oh my gosh, how cute!!!

[@reesetev]

Hi! Can you make a video on like how to care for one? Like stuff about the cage ect.

[@evelynbonner3908]

You are a loving hedgie Mom. So sweet and cute is Herbee! Thanks for sharing.

[@biancasalinas9936]

Herbeeeee 🦔💕 He seems so full of energy, always haha

[@lailaharris3873]

Qucik queston, how much do you have to clean his cage?

[@paisleygates1458]

I just got one today and I didn't know how to build his trust he keeps hissing at me and wont let me get him out of his cage this helped

[@ellaine157]

Wow! thank you this is what I really need. This is very helpful Thank you! New Sub here! will watch more of your hedgehog videos!

[@jodavin2325]

Thank you for educating me.

[@HarpyMortem]

That's adorable😍🦔

[@ambergoodall7617]

Gonna try this with my hedgehog , thank you

[@cepNyx]

Awww wie süß das ist🤯😍 schönes video, weiter so.❤️

[@RuPaulCharley]

Great video! When he’s getting free time on the sofa and such climbing around does he leave little poops around? I just got one but he is a total poop machine. So I’m afraid to give him that freedom but that also makes me feel bad. You’re a great hedgie mom! Thank you for the video!

[@musicaltheatrerat9643]

Okay so I have a hedgehog panelope and I really wanted to build our trust and the shirt thin WORKED SO WELL so if you plan on getting a hedgehog and want more trust and want it to get used to you,listen to this video,from a hedgehog owner I will tell you ITS TRUE

[@sonameliksetyan940]

I am glad to see you and your hedgehog.i don't know,your hedgehog boy or girl,but i have much positive moment from watching your video.it is very interesting😍😍😍😍😁😁😁😘😘😘

[@kkaleidos]

Sooooo adorable! His personality is exactly like my hedgehog’s! So playful and energetic. And thx for the help ❤️

[@badsneakers917]

I love you, danger potato. 💙

[@raizer1300]

And yet KZbin recommendation make me happy again

[@marym8560]

Thanks for this tutorial ☺️ it is very useful!

[@Breznknedel]

Dieses Video hat mir ein großes Lächeln auf die Lippen gezaubert. Ich möchte auch einen Igel haben und dein Video hat mir sehr viele gute Informationen gegeben. Es tut mir wahnsinnig leid, dass Herbee nicht mehr bei dir ist. Ich bin mir allerdings sehr sicher, dass er ein wunderschönes Leben bei dir hatte, dafür danke ich dir sehr! 💖

[@carsonlee1723]

Thank you so much, i literally got my 2 baby orphan hedgehogs today, girl and boy, so far i have already bonded with Riley! (girl) but Rustle (boy) was asleep so when he wakes up i hope he enjoys his new home and me. Any questions?

[@getin3949]

You will have more hedgehogs soon if Mom and Dad don't eat them first.

[@Anne-ss7pb]

Can you tell me were do you have buy your cage ? It's really beautyfull 😮❤

[@BluePhoenix7373]

Any advice for someone who would love to let her hedgehog roam around but doesn’t want him to poop everywhere (he isn’t potty trained... yet) and is nervous about him falling off things because he has before? Thank you for your wonderful video, as well!

[@seraphin669]

Ich habe seit mitte mai mein zweijähriges baby und trotz all meinen versuchen ihn irgendwie an mich zu gewöhnen hilft einfach nichts. er erschrickt immer wenn ich eine bewegung mache oder ein geräusch von mir gebe, genauso lässt er sich wirklich gar nicht anfassen.. irgendwelche tipps? 😣😅

[@madieilaya9269]

Can I ask how to scoop a headshog

[@mattea_miller8144]

My hedgehog Quilly hates to be touched on the belly but I haven’t exactly took baby steps to touch his belly but I think these steps might help

[@amandaelder5160]

I have a hedgehog and I think I will try this on my hedgehog. Hopefully it works!

[@ladydatura2529]

I have a rescue hedgehog. I love him so much but he poor thing was abused so he doesnt like anyone at all. But he gets the best of everything so at least maybe someday he will trust me. I love your little hoghog

[@mr-pokee]

I'm so sorry! I guess you will need a lot of patience - but it's worth it!! So happy he found his forever home with you ❤️