noblemacaw
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- Sep 23, 2011
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- Parrots
- Valentino - Red Fronted Macaw - Hatched August 12, 2012
In the past I have done work with pet therapy using my Eclectus Joaquin. He was very good at this kind of work because he was friendly, calm, beautiful, and had a special talent of taking in others pain and helping them feel better.
I do understand why Eclectus can make good parrots for pet therapy but I want to expand on what other species would be suited for this kind of work. My experience with mini macaws, Joaquin and Valentino have taught me a lot with what traits are needed for pet therapy but my experience is limited to what parrots I have lived with.
I don't know if anyone else takes their parrots out for this kind of service but I would like to hear from people that have or do this kind of work themselves. I am thinking of a medium to large medium size bird because the this size is much more easier to handle and travel with and less intimidating for others.
Valentino is not suited for Pet therapy at this time. He is too loud, moves too fast, is fully flighted, stubborn with potting in the correct spot (he is potty trained but will refuse to acknowledge he is potty trained. If you know what I mean). That does not mean as he matures he might become suited. If he never is suitable that is alright with me. I love him no matter what. Valentino is my lovable wack job. LOL. I envision so many unacceptable behavior scenario for taking Valentino in for pet therapy.
I would love to hear from others who do this kind of community service. Thank you.
I do understand why Eclectus can make good parrots for pet therapy but I want to expand on what other species would be suited for this kind of work. My experience with mini macaws, Joaquin and Valentino have taught me a lot with what traits are needed for pet therapy but my experience is limited to what parrots I have lived with.
I don't know if anyone else takes their parrots out for this kind of service but I would like to hear from people that have or do this kind of work themselves. I am thinking of a medium to large medium size bird because the this size is much more easier to handle and travel with and less intimidating for others.
Valentino is not suited for Pet therapy at this time. He is too loud, moves too fast, is fully flighted, stubborn with potting in the correct spot (he is potty trained but will refuse to acknowledge he is potty trained. If you know what I mean). That does not mean as he matures he might become suited. If he never is suitable that is alright with me. I love him no matter what. Valentino is my lovable wack job. LOL. I envision so many unacceptable behavior scenario for taking Valentino in for pet therapy.
I would love to hear from others who do this kind of community service. Thank you.