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I personally don't like or agree with his methods of training. As Judy said, don't waste your $$

Question,do you do a lot of training with him?

Have you tried putting you dog on a small leash when your let her out ofmher cage and guarding your dog? All the time reassuring your grey that all is ok and your dog is a friendly family member? Also, maybe your grey is jealous of the dog?

I agree with Jay that you have to teach family rules To ALL you pets and kids. I have a bichon puppy that is nippy in a playful way, that Nilah my amazon likes to play with. But I watch him, and train him not to nip. You don't pull your dogs teeth out so that he doesn't nip at your kids, guests, other pets do you? NO, you teach and train him NOT to nip! The same goes for a cat, do you declaw them because they scratch your or your kids and pets, NO! That is like cutting off their fingers, do the research, declawing is exactly the same. I feel very strongly myself, that clipping a birds wings is the same as cutting off a humans legs. They were meant to fly, not sit and perch wherever we decide they should be. TRAIN and WATCH your pets. They may or may not learn, but watching their behaviour and being attuned to them and their actions and personalities will keep the situation under control. You have to be diligent when they are out together as I am when we are all hanging out watching tv together. I NEVER EVER trust them alone. You will learn to read them and their behaviour. That's what you get posting here, LOTS of opinions, it is up to YOU to decide what is the best course of action, but clipping shouldn't be the only one.....you have a teachable moment to begin training the behaviour of your bird.

Judy gives greyt advice. His cage should no out in the room with the family right from the start, it will an easier transition for him. Bless you for giving him his new forever home. I bet you will see a big change in his personality over time as he becomes a member of your family. Give it time tho and be patient. De Ending on the ages of your children. I would allow them to have him step up as well as you in the presence of your husband.. That way he won't develop a fear of you and your kids, he will know that you are safe and a part of the family. Keep usosted!

Very bad idea! And a very dangerous one. Bird Sitting is fine, but they must have seperated cages. Their cage is like their own palace, and birds don't usually like to share it unless they were brought up together in te same cage, and then only a few get along with no problems.

I LOVE it! Thanks for the info, don't realize when it happens, just notice it.

My greys way outpoop my amazon!!! And with 2 greys, I spend my spare time wiping poops off the floor, chairs, etc. at night before I go to bed, I have to go thru all the spots I know they poop or hang out in and clean it all up. Every night!!!! That's what having free flighted birds does. But wouldn't have it another way!

Dan said it best! I couldn't agree more, and I speak from experience. My amazon who is the youngest member of my flock, she is 2 yrs old, attacks both my bichons, and both my cat and my daughters cat. She is free flighted and will always remain so. She will run over to them, and bite them or walk on them, they are scared of her because of this so I have to watch her when she is out, but that is nothing new, cause an amazon is no different than having a 2 year old child, you have to keep an eye on her all the time. She is out of her cage for a good part of the day, but always where I can see her, and if she flies off and I can't hear her, I call for her or look to see what trouble she is into. I also keep watch over my dogs and cats as their Instinct will kick in one day and they will do what nature intended....attack back. She also loves to walk around the floorwhile her and one of my dogs try to play together, of course I have to put a stop to it as much fun as they are having...... Vigilance is the key here, NOT wing clipping. I feel that is like cutting off ones legs, just MY OPINION!

What kind hearts you have! Yes, pictures please!

Beautiful! Love the pics!

Oooohhhh!!!! I LOVE that smell! Haven't noticed exactly when it happens, but would like to hear why, and when...... I stick my nose in her when she does that and inhale.......

Phew! The lady said she already gave him a new home.......I keep telling myself, NO MORE BIRDS until our parakeets are over the Rainbow Bridge... I AMA bit worried about Nilah and a tiel. She can be a bites desire over me, and a bully when Rikki allows it. I am afraid she would chase it away all the time....

Wow! This is wonderful! Thank you, and it's a fantastic idea!!!

Oh my, my heart is sad and heavy for what you have had to endure. I feel glad that you took the time to write and share these chapters of your life with us. It is nice to know that others are human and have problems like we all do. My heart breaks as I sympathize with you. See, my son's best friend for 12 years took his own life ( he was 16) for reasons no one understands . Also, my oldest son I imagine, will behave in the manner in which your brother has to his 3 younger siblings... I hope my children are strong enough to endure the wrath from him. As it stands now, they don't want much to do with him, but that's another story. I am so happy and relieved that Dorian has the most important person in her life to care for her. You have a bond with her that is irreplaceable, and she needs you. Please come here and vent anytime to us, t is helpful not only to you, but to help many of us to know we are not alone .......when my oldest son leaves, we are all very upset, stressed, but relieved when he's gone. He brings a toxixicity to us that can't be explained, but he lives with his father and that house and envirement is highly toxic, that is why I divorced him 4 1/2 yrs ago. I understand how you feel in a way, but I am sure it is far worse for you. Please know you are in my prayers, stay strong, and please vent anytime. I feel this is such an important thread, your life serves as a lesson to many here, and i applaud you for using it as a tool, as a thought for others to realize the importance of our birds.

Judy.....look what I just now found that wasn't there this morning........ A free male cockatiel..........cage and all............yes I emailed, DON'T NEED ANOTHER BIRD?????? STAY AWAY PENNY!!!!!!

Judy!!!!! Wish there was a dislike button, YOU ARE NOT HELPING!!!!!!!!

Oh my, dd I wirite this? I have been wanting a tiel very badly for a while now.....but trying to convince myself I have enough with my 3 already!!!! Your not helping Twix........: ) don't need one more cage to clean already have 4, don't need , don't need, don't need.......ugh!

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Hi and Welcome neighbor.....as Judy said, is this your first bird? If so, lots to research before making that lifelong commitment of a forever home. Look forward to hearing more from you.

I agree, dump it down the drain! So he is a plucker, don't put chemicals that aren't good for his health into him, let him be and buy him a sweater like another member did. Just my opinion.

I don't know what some of you guys are smokin here, but I want some! Lol

These stories are so funny! Keep me coming! My mother doesn't like my birds, so she rarely visits..... :) My sisters latest boyfriend, none of us can stand, and apparently he's AFRAID of birds.....they came over one time, and he sent my youngest son in the house telling me to put my birds in their cages so he could come in....... I laughed and said "I don't think so"....... Instead I went outside. Now they NEVER come over and I don't have to invite them here for the holiday dinners because he's scared of them, what a good excuse for me!...... hee hee PHEW! Makes us all very happy!!!!!

Judy is correct. 3 weeks is like a day to us. He isn't even close to feeling settled in or relaxed. He does not know this is his forever home, why he is here, for how long, and who you are. I would be guarded too. He can't understand your good intentions yet, that comes with patience, love and time....lots of it. Remember, YOU know he should've calm and relaxed and feel loved, but it is his nature to be on guard until HE decides it's safe for him to feel comfortable enough to make sounds.

Oh, and BTW< This is my daughters new baby! Isn't here adorable? 3 Mos. old