Anyone have any suggestions about keeping a cockatiel and a semi agressive dog in the same house?
I have a bedroom I could keep the bird in, but I don't know how heat sensitive cockatiels are. Would the cockatiel be alright with a fan blowing if the doors and windows are shut?
This dog is very sneaky. I don't want to have to worry about my bird's safety when I'm not home. I could open a window, but my mom has this thing about burglaries-even though we live in a very 'burb neighborhood.
My dog is very well trained, and I'm starting to believe that he'd really be more curious than mean to a bird. He's just strong and large, which means that curiosity could hurt the bird during that introduction period. I also don't want him to think the bird's a threat.
But the bird will be in a high place, and my parents and I have talked about turning my door into one of those ones where the top can be open and the bottom closed so the room doesn't become horribly hot.
Thanks for the help!
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I have 3 cockatiels and an aggressive dog. At first it took some time introducing them. The dog was here first so he needed reassurance that we still loved him, which was easy. Our dog is well trained and listens to our every word. Sit, Stay, My bird, fetch & no are all good words for your dog to know. After a day or so For me I was able to open the birds cage, the birds arn't afraid of our dog and are as curiouse as he is. They have all become good friends. It's nothing to see one of the birds on the dog's back. But if your dog isn't well mannered and doesn't listen well I wouldn't try this. Cockatiels love hot weather but don't like drafts so if you have to coop them up in a bedroom turn fans away from them.