Aviator Trouble

[TinyTimneh]

Well, took about two months to get Jacko in the Aviator harness. It actually went really well.

But now he's... I wouldn't say afraid exactly but as soon as he sees it he's gone like a shot.

Once he has it on he's good as gold as however. And it's not like he growls or squawks angrily or chews on it once it's on, unless he forgets it's there and trips on the leash bit or something.. He'll grumble when I go to put it on and as I'm putting it on (during this time he'll tend to lash out and eat it) but doesn't bother it once it's on, unless he notices the buckle... but even then it's not a scared chewing... just like a 'oh, what's this?'. If he starts to chew it I'll take it out of his beak, tell him 'no' firmly and keep going.

It's like he knows what it is, knows it won't hurt but just DOES NOT want to put it on.

It hangs outside his cage permanently too... so he's familiar with it, he sees it everyday.

 

How can I get him to want to put it on? Do I have to start all over again from the beginning or what? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also, anyone have any idea of where I might've went wrong? I'm training the linnie and tiel to wear theirs too so if I can prevent mistakes beforehand I'd like to.