Harness Training :/

[Cockatielsongs]

So, I've been trying to work on getting Bandit to wear the harness but not really getting anywhere... he's definitely not afraid of it but just dislikes having it on him. I tried putting it around his neck first, once its around his neck, he will start attacking it. I treat him, he'll accept it then attack it viciously again. I treat him then try removing it but he finishes his treat and attacks it again including my fingers. The only way to get it on or off him would be if he is eating a plate of food... what do I do? Its been about 3 days, I'm in no rush really but I would love to see progress...

[Michael]

Looks like you didn't spend enough time on the earlier stages of harness training where you touch them with the material for progressively longer lengths of time to get them comfortable without actually putting it on.

[Cockatielsongs]

Looks like you didn't spend enough time on the earlier stages of harness training where you touch them with the material for progressively longer lengths of time to get them comfortable without actually putting it on.

Ohhhhh... Yeah I didnt really do much on that... Thanks for the link, I'll definitely spend more time on that stage.

[Michael]

It's not a race! I did it in 3 days because Kili is soo extensively trained that this pace worked for me. I freely admit it could easily take a month for me to do this with some other bird.