[header] How to train your hamster [title] Give your hamster a chance to settle in. [step] While it's a good idea to begin training a new hamster early, let it get used to its new surroundings once you bring it home. Gently put your hamster in its new cage and leave it alone for three days. 
Put fresh water and food in its cage, but don't try to hold or interact with it. [substeps] Time alone will let your hamster become familiar with your smell, voice, and the sounds of the house.