Cabelltech Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 After introducing the harness to Gabby a few times during the last couple weeks, I decided today would be the day. I'd practiced placing it over her head a few times with no trouble but the one time I placed it on her, a week ago, she accidentally got her leg inside and lost her balance. That was a "no go". She was not happy. Anyways, today we tried again with no accidents. She was a little uneasy because it felt strange and given the chance, she would chew on it. It was messing with her feathers (and you know how girls are with their hair.). I kept her entertained walking around the yard. I could tell she was loving it even if she was a little nervous. She stayed on my shoulder a bit cause she feels secure there. She'd come down onto my arm some and would hide her head in the crease of my arm. Before long she'd be peeking out and then came onto my hand and just took it all in. We stayed out for about 15 minutes and I could tell she was wanting it off because she kept chewing on it. I don't think I had it quite tight enough around the middle. Once inside I took it off and she was very calm about me removing it. Didn't even try to bite as she did the first time. I consider that a successful first venture and hopefully we'll try again in a couple of days and she'll eventually look forward to it (fingers crossed). We are also working on acclimating her to the shower. I'm turning it on and letting her watch me put my hand in the water while I tell her how much fun it is. Three or four times she has ventured off my shoulder on to my forearm to check it out. She's a curious one! I'm hoping to take it slow and eventually she'll warm up to it. So that's our big day! We both have made great strides in trusting each other and it's great. Now if I could get her to quit pooping on me. Geesh!!! Any suggestions? PS. I stupidly forgot to bring my camera out, so no pictures. Next time I'll remember. She looks quite special in her dark green harness even if it does mess up her feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sounds like you and Gabby had a great day and we will be looking for pictures the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 It sounds like it went very well indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2birds Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 It's great that she's taking to the harness. Sounds like you guys had a nice time. Gabby's curiosity sounds cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabelltech Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Here's Gabby out today with her harness on. The only problem is the entire time we're out she keeps chewing on it. I snugged the fit up after this pic was taken because it looked a little loose. Still, regardless of the fit, she won't leave it alone. Anyone with experience regarding this? Will she get used to it being there or will it forever drive her nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We have some other members whose fids chew their harnesses. From their experience all I can say is, buy some stock in the company that makes the harness. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgerardo Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've had the harness for a few months and he Luna chews on it :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Greycie chews on hers most of the time. I had to get a reinforced version because she was getting the fabric welds apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Gabby is adorable in her harness. Yes they do chew through them. My Grey never did, but my Sun went through one in two wearings! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So I'm planning on getting one for Sophie this month. What website is best? I am hesitant, but am now ready. I have been putting it off like forever. I know she will accept it because she trusts me. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabelltech Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) They have them online at drs foster and smith. Here's another pic of Gabby in hers today. Edited July 5, 2014 by Cabelltech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 GreycieMae went out with me today and 'helped' build the fire we used to grill the 4th of July hot dogs (she got tofu dogs). Love taking her out with me. It's worth the pain in the butt to train them to accept it. She kept making her standard fart noises...love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabelltech Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 I love burnt hot dogs over the fire!!! I'm sure Greycie was a huge "help". Gabby and I aren't completely comfortable with the harness yet, but we keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2birds Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 She'll get there. I think it's totally worth it for them to have the freedom of going outside and maybe other adventures with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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