{"id":430,"date":"2010-04-13T16:22:27","date_gmt":"2010-04-13T16:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityparrot.com\/blog\/?p=430"},"modified":"2010-04-13T16:22:27","modified_gmt":"2010-04-13T16:22:27","slug":"installing-aviator-flight-harness-parrot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?p=430","title":{"rendered":"Installing the Aviator Flight Harness on a Parrot"},"content":{"rendered":"

The AVIATOR will improve your companion’s life experience for years to come. Take time to read, understand and follow instructions to ensure a positive experience. After reading the instructions, view the DVD version. Take your time; your efforts will be rewarded for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not show your companion the AVIATOR until you completely read and understand the introduction phase and installation process. Proper introduction of the harness to your bird is crucial to the success of The AVIATOR.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

WARNING! Even though you can easily install The AVIATOR on most young birds it is important to follow the introductions. Sometimes young birds reluctantly allow a negative experience several times before they start to resist. At this point, it can become very difficult to change his mind. You may not know you made a mistake until it is too late. ONLY use the AVIATOR when your bird will be having a fun experience. If he is having fun, he will soon forget the harness and associate the AVIATOR as a positive experience. Do not put the harness on to get him used to wearing it. He will get used to wearing it while having a rewarding experience.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Following these very important steps will make it easy to install and use The AVIATOR.<\/span><\/p>\n

First: You will need to groom your pet to accept two new behaviors that will facilitate the installation of the harness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Most birds allow the owner to pet under the wing but few birds experience their wings being held up when nothing else is going on. Birds normally do not like this position, they feel vulnerable to predators. Work with your pet until he allows you to hold his wing straight up for a few seconds. The exercise will progress faster if you gently pet his side when doing this exercise. As soon as he resists, let the wing down. Try this several times a day, a few seconds each time.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Most birds never had anything placed over their head or around their neck. Practice wrapping your hand around his head and neck as though you are slipping the harness over his head. Using a toy that is familiar to your pet, approach his head touching and rubbing his beak, head and neck. Start with a favorite toy. Once he freely accepts the exercise try different toys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Second: Do not attempt to put the AVIATOR on until he is familiar with it. Introduce your pet to the harness in the same way you would introduce a new toy. <\/span><\/p>\n

    This is easy for birds that look forward to new toy. For the others the slow approach is necessary and can take several days.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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