Yes, I noticed that short window of holding time too. Throw in the week or so of the pre-blue and then blue stage when ours doesn't even venture forth from his hide, and there's not much holding time left. That's why we hold ours whenever possible. Last night I sat quietly here at the computer and Patriot stayed quietly on my arm and lap for a full hour, hardly moving. I'm taking that as a sign that he's getting more comfortable with me. (We've had him for 7 months.)
Good luck with yours.![]()