bark+chirp=No progress

[iluvmyluvbird123]

I have two chihuahuas, and of course a lovey. But anyway when I want to go play with my lovey I run into a problem.:( I have no where to play with it.:cry: If i leave it where it is the dogs will come near it and if I put up a doggie gate they still bark and scare it. If I take it in the the living room same problem. Bathrooms are really small. My room has to much stuff in it. My parents room has a window to the family room where my dogs can get on the couch and atempt to jump into their room.>: Oh and my mom dont want me to put the dogs in a room while I play with it.:roll: Or at least i think thats what she said What do I do?:confused:

[ittyandrita]

can you see if one of your parents can entertain or distract the dogs?

[iluvmyluvbird123]

I could try but once they hear the chriping they run. Buts its an idea I will try it

[Mummieeva]

I would put dogs outside,have parents take them for a walk,or tell parents that the dogs need to be up for a few minutes so you can safely play with your bird. Maybe let your parents read here and see how lovebirds need outside time safely. Only other thing i can think of is try and clean your room out enough safe for birds.


Steph

[linda040899]

It's time to teach these dogs some manners!!!!!

I work with dog rescue and I know that dogs can be taught to stay away from things, especially when a human member of the pack is present. Each time they come near your lovebird, you need to sternly tell them "No!" Look them straight in the eyes when you say this. Make them leave and keep repeating this each time they return.

I allow my Corgi to sleep in a certain place on my bed when I go to sleep but he's not allowed there unless he's invited to join me. If he comes up uninvited, he gets an invitation to get back down! Consistency is the key word here.

[iluvmyluvbird123]

Okay thanks all try all of these 1 way or another. But my dogs are really really spolt for example they eat out of a spoon. Oh and my younger 1 [2 yr.] Dont care when she in trouble she just walks away happy waging her tail. But Ill try

[iluvmyluvbird123]

And my oldest 1 [8 yr.] is really stuborn actually she is the one doing the main barking. But again im still gonna try
thankss

[ittyandrita]

hi, another thing I thought of, but don't want to say for sure since, it is a risky topic. I have a toy poodle who goes insane whenever he hears a squeek. Basically I just had to let him know that these were squeaky things he is NOT allowed to mess with. It might take a while, getting them all comfortable together, and I dont know your dogs so I dont know the exact method you should take with them. It sounds like they are pretty active hyper dogs, so maybe you could take them on a really, really long walk first? Hopefully after several short little meetings neither party, dogs or bird, will be as frightened. Good luck!

[iluvmyluvbird123]

I feel bad to say this but ive never takin my dogs on a walk. But I had a parakeet for a bunch of years and thry still liked to bark at it ect

[mjm8321]

Do you have a basement or garage the dogs can be put in? You say your room has too much stuff in. Is it possible to make some changes in there so you and your pal have a place that can be just yours?

[michael]

Autumn. Your parents advice to keep dogs and bird separate is "good" advice. I think as long as they are separated the dogs barking will be something your lovie will get used to, provided you can also keep your lovie away from the dogs. As linda said your dogs can be trained to stay away but this takes time and you will most likely always have to supervize them. Easier said than done, and one nip from either dog can kill your lovebird instantly. I believe you will just have to make a room available for your lovebird during playtime, even if its not the room it sleeps or stays in. And occasionally work on training the pooches that your lovebird is strictly "off limits". Best of luck from Michael and Goofy lovebird

[LauraO]

I don't want to sound too harsh, but you need to just figure this problem out. Your lovie not only needs daily attention with you but needs daily out of the cage time. If your room is too messy, then clean it up. If it has a lot of stuff, move things around to find a space to spend time with your lovie. This is really not a very difficult problem and one that just needs a little commitment from you. I also want to add that if your lovie is not getting out of his cage daily, it's important that he has a big cage and lots of toys that are moved in and out. Lovies, and all parrots for that matter, are smart creatures that need mental and social stimulation in order to have a happy healthy life.

Good luck and keep trying:)