What you said was:
Dogs don't do anything for you out of love
then you reply with:
I did not say animals do not love.
So which is it?
Again, there is a problem here with your understanding of my words. A dogs obedience not being a direct result of love is not the same as dogs not loving at all. A person does not comply with their bosses wishes because they love him.
Judgemental?? Yes, but only on your comments, no body language or inflections needed.
Not just judgemental, but excessively combative and becoming downright offensive.
I'm 52 years young, I wasn't born yesterday and have a tad of experience with dogs (only German Shepherds), 2 reptiles and birds. All of my bird knowledge was learned/imparted to me from my breeder, she is extremely educated in birds and has the credentials to prove it.
I've actually made my "judgement" based on various comments by you in different threads, I know for a FACT that others share my opinion on your comments as well. Quit trying to be an "expert" and help people in a positive manner. My birds have a downside to having them and I have posted as much (with pics). I'll also add that all the negatives of having them does not alter the joy and love they bring with having one.
You have been on this forum longer than I have, I am certain you have formed close relationships with members here and have private chats, especially when someone has gotten under your skin. I don't doubt at all that is a FACT that others share your opinion. On top of that I know that some people don't like the way I write things. They are usually very surprised to meet me in person. Again, I'm probably as capable of changing that about myself as you are of changing the fact you are a bit of a hot head
Do you see my point now?
I never said that the negatives of owning a bird took anything away from owning them. These assumptions are becoming rather out of hand. I never claimed to be an expert either
The OP wanted to know "Just the worst things" thats what this thread was for. Even the most novice keeper may have a useful point or tip, from my point of view no one should be excluded from contributing and as far as I know, its not a forum rule that only experts should post?
that whether they obey or not is not based on love
Again I say false, if an animal "loves" you, how apt are they to listen and comply as opposed to one that doesn't? Rea "loves" me, is capable of seemingly jealous emotions and responds in a very positive manner when I show her affection.
Did you read the OPs question? It was regarding training/asking a bird to do something. If you read my response fully, you will also note that I said the better the bond you have with your bird the better it will respond.
For all you know I volunteer my time in a nursing home during the week and in an animal shelter of weekends.
I doubt it, unless you do and prefer to lead an alter ego life here. To do that job would require compassion, empathy and kindness.
I said what I did about volunteering because it was the truth, a little cheeky but I try to remain light hearted regardless of personal attacks.
I used to volunteer with the red cross to work afternoons in a nursing home. Doing anything from running small errands to take the pressure off nurses, to taking around afternoon tea or just sitting with those residents who rarely get visitors and having a chat.
I also volunteered with the RSPCA onsite training and rehabilitation. After that I ran my own fostering and rehabilitation system through the RSPCA, placing small breed dogs into foster homes where they could have appropriate care for their size, when the RSPCA facilities just could not cater for them as well as large breeds. Those needing serious rehabilitation stayed with me. I ran that on my own dollar for many years until my health wouldn't allow it.
I absolutely love dogs, they had been my entire life up until the point where I became too ill and could no longer do what I love. I never spent a moment of my life without a dog at the foot of my bed... until now... and it is rather devastating.
I used to spend sleepless nights handrearing sick baby puppies that the vet said would not survive the night. Crying all christmas eve until the dawn because I thought I would lose them that night. Only to proudly hand them to their new owners at 12 weeks old, healthy and happy and strong. Hours of washing out grass, burs and dirt from matted coats. Days spent reinstilling faith in dogs who had been so badly abused and neglected they cowered in their crate for months, never venturing further than a couple of meters to do their business.
I have fond memories of the dogs I have rehabilitated over the years, some cases which seemed impossible to others and earned me the reputation as someone who could turn even the most broken dogs life around. Some owners still keep in contact with me often sending out yearly hand written letters.
I doubt any of them would describe me as lacking compassion, empathy or kindness.
) and I don't intend on using "big words" it just comes from my particular life experience... just as your way of typing is affected by your own life experience. 
