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What Kind Of Dogs Are Good With Parrots Or Birds<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Living with dogs and cats as part of your family is nice. Many people would also like to have birds, especially Parrots, alongside dogs. Good idea but it\u2019s that simple. Animals like dogs are typically predators by nature. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although after a series of cross-breeding, their wildness has been reduced much, the natural traits of being a hunter still exist in them. So, they are naturally tempted to attack the prey whenever they find one. The birds on the other hand have been a favorite prey for the wild animals. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, there\u2019s always a risk of your favorite parrots being attacked by your beloved dog. Therefore, it is not easy to train both the birds and the dogs to live calmly and friendly together in the same place. But it can be done. You only need to train both of them, especially the dogs to learn how to live together with the birds. <\/span><\/p>\n

How To Train A Dog To Live With The Birds?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Historically, dogs and birds have a natural relationship of being hunter and victim. Quite unfortunate for the birds. But fortunately enough, it’s easy to train the dogs to accept the presence of birds in the same home. The only thing you need to do is to train your dog to live alongside the birds. Let\u2019s explore how?<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Appropriate Age To Start Training The Dogs <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When to start training your dog to live with birds is debatable. Normally, it is believed that most of the training should be started right from his childhood but there are different points of view when it comes to getting him familiarized with the birds. <\/span><\/p>\n

Well, the best time for a dog’s training to co-exist with parrots and other birds<\/a><\/span> is when he’s grown up, not very young. So, the best age to start training the dog to live peacefully with the birds is when he is more than 8-10 months old.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Give Him Time To Be Familiarized With The Birds<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Characteristically, a dog needs to learn how to live with birds because he’s a hunter. So, it is important to introduce him to the birds. It is a slow process, so you need to be patient. Give your dog reasonable time to learn. <\/span><\/p>\n

It would be wise to keep the birds in cages. Bring your dog close to these cages but keep him leashed. Otherwise, he may get out of control and most likely will attack the cages. Repeat this interaction regularly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Give ample opportunities to both the birds and the dog to get familiarized with each other. Slowly and gradually, let them interact without a cage and leash but with a close watch on them. This way they both will learn the concept of co-existence in a friendly environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Reward And Recognition<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Never hesitate to reward your pets when they behave like what’s expected from them. It’s one of the basic elements of training a dog. During the initial stages of training, there must be some special moments when your dog behaves excellently with the birds. <\/span><\/p>\n

That’s the time to reward them heavily. This will teach them what you want from them when in close contact with your birds. Birds can get scared when the dogs come so close to them. Teach them to learn that dogs are their friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

You might opt to change your dog’s haircut to make him look lesser wild such as a kennel cut style for golden doodles haircut<\/a><\/span>. Also, ensure that dogs must not get too close to birds, especially during the early stages of training. Keep them safe, but don\u2019t forget to reward them for their nice behavior towards the birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Remember The Basics <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Training the pets to live together is a time-taking affair. So, always remember the basics:<\/span><\/p>\n