On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:40:21 -0800 Sparrow 13    
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   > tues 29/03/005 06.13   
      
      
   >   We're moving to a larger place soon, where we can have pets; ideally, a   
   > hand-tamed budgerigar (your basic parakeet) and a puppy.  The bird will be at   
   > large in our house a lot of time.  So, what I'd like to ask is, how feasible   
   is   
   > it to train the puppy not to attack the little bird when it comes within   
   reach?   
   > Is it possible that they could actually make friends? I'm sure we'll have to   
   > keep them under supetvision when they're together, of course.   
      
   Possible - but how possible depends on the breed, and the individual   
   temperament. You can improve your chances if you get a breed with a lower   
   natural prey drive, and a known background.  Don't expect a puppy to be   
   safe even for a split second.  Puppies have no more self control than a   
   baby or toddler.  Your best chance is to make sure that you are starting   
   with a well trained and well mannered mature dog before making   
   introductions.   
      
      
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   Diane Blackman   
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