Pick your hamster up out of its cage and let it crawl up and down your arms while talking to it softly. [substeps] Pet your hamster gently with 1 or 2 fingers on its back while talking to it.
[header] How to teach a hamster tricks [title] Pick up your hamster to build a bond with it. [step] The first step to teaching tricks to a hamster is building a bond with it. Spend time with your hamster when you first get it so that it gets used to your smell and voice.