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Hi Everyone, my first post here! My husband and I are considering getting a dog. We are avid animal lovers and have a zoo already including 2 Quaker Parrots, 2 elderly cats, 2 geckos and a Leopard Tortoise. We have the time, space and lifestyle that would allow us to provide a great home. My husband has his heart set on a Great Dane although I am leaning more toward a rescue puppy/young dog. I have issues with purchasing a dog when there are thousands sitting in shelters waiting for homes.
My biggest fear & concern is having a dog in the house with my birds as they both spend most of their day out of their cage. I do know people who have had their birds killed by dogs and others who have both that seem to live peacefully together. I would be devastated if anything happened to my green kids. We are thinking puppy, only because we feel it will be easier to train a pup from day 1 that the birds are family and not food rather than taking a chance on an adult dog that might have a stronger prey response instinct.
I would love to hear from others who have both parrots & dogs in the home!
My biggest fear & concern is having a dog in the house with my birds as they both spend most of their day out of their cage. I do know people who have had their birds killed by dogs and others who have both that seem to live peacefully together. I would be devastated if anything happened to my green kids. We are thinking puppy, only because we feel it will be easier to train a pup from day 1 that the birds are family and not food rather than taking a chance on an adult dog that might have a stronger prey response instinct.
I would love to hear from others who have both parrots & dogs in the home!