Louzparrot
New member
- Aug 28, 2022
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- Parrots
- Green cheeked conure
I think this forum is for giving suggestions, but I am looking for ways to get my small terrier-mix to see the bird as a member of the family, not as prey. The weird thing is that he has been non-aggressive and even kind of a pal to birds (including a conure) in the past. Probably not even 2 years ago, he respected The Beak and never chased or attacked any companion birds. He is older and hasn't shared our house with an avian sibling recently and he now reacts when she flies or flaps her wings in her cage. I have kept them safely separated, to be safe. Experimentally I have tried letting Rocket (conure) have free flight and range of the living room whilst the dog is "caged" in his kennel. This may be helping, as Rocket came right up to the dog, very boldly and curiously. Evidently Rocket was very confident in her safety. The dog didn't show aggression from within the kennel. He was interested and sniffed and licked at Rocket. I have been told that licking can precede biting in dogs. I have to keep her safe, but wonder if a reader can tell me how they have introduced interspecies pets, and hopefully get them to bond. Even if they aren't going to bond, at least I hope they can peacefully ignore each other!
Thanks for any help!
Thanks for any help!