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Dogs and Parrots
by LindaHartsook on Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:29 pm
We have several small and large parrots. Our 2 labradors mother all the birds and get along great. Recently brought home a Nanday Conure. Our female lab is appearing so much more overexcited than she has been with our other 7 birds, jumping to get to touch the bird. Because of her excitement I am cautious with her and this bird and would not want her to accidentally hurt our new baby. Anyone have any advise on why this one bird might excite the lab so. There is a definite diference between this new Nanday and other parrots. Nanday doesn't appear afraid of lab, lab just overexcites.
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Re: Dogs and Parrots
by Bluesbird Exotics on Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:49 pm
Trust your instincts and protect the baby! Doesn't matter why it's happening, only that you don't let the dog kill her.
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Re: Dogs and Parrots
by MFids on Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:43 am
It's from my understanding that the more you keep something away from a dog the more eager they are to get to it. Also, by keeping said item above the dogs head, out of reach, may also excite the dog... after all, where do we hold treats and toys? When throwing a toy or a stick, where is it? Most often, above the dogs head.
Therefore, one could assume that keeping the two apart may lead to future problems. How might we fix this? Well, if we can get the dog into a calm state of mind, we must then carefully introduce the two creatures and rewarding the dog for calm behavior.
I have yet to have to try this as all the dogs that have been around the birds were either indifferent to them, or showed only mild interest.
Therefore, one could assume that keeping the two apart may lead to future problems. How might we fix this? Well, if we can get the dog into a calm state of mind, we must then carefully introduce the two creatures and rewarding the dog for calm behavior.
I have yet to have to try this as all the dogs that have been around the birds were either indifferent to them, or showed only mild interest.
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Re: Dogs and Parrots
by ZazuSally on Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:54 am
I have heard too many stories about dogs killing birds in the blink of an eye. I would not allow any dog access to my birds. Ever.
Better safe than sorry.
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Re: Dogs and Parrots
by jounderw on Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:57 am
I would say better safe than sorry as well. As least while your baby bird is young, and ESPECIALLY with a lab, just try to make sure that the lab cannot hurt her. Labs naturally like birds and will kill and eat her if you are not careful.
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