Need feedback on harness training technique [video]

[Anansi]

Skylala, I loved your harness video! I think it's a great idea for us to put videos of our own attempts and techniques up, much as Ronel did earlier in this thread. Very helpful for people who are just beginning.

Your approach is quite similar to mine with Maya and Jolly, save that I've never tried it on a flat surface (always on a perch, but definitely worth a try.) and I use less treats. Well... at that stage, anyway.

With Maya, it's when I'm trying to get the harness off (after putting it completely on and around the wings as well) that I have to start handing out treats like a pez dispenser. My fault, really. My movements just aren't efficient enough when loosening the strap at the buckle, which makes the removal process take longer than it should. I'm working on it, and in the meantime Maya is putting up with my fumbling maneuvers. The extra distractions of the treats help, though. Hahaha!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Wowowowowow!!! That is a treasure trove (mods, this video needs to be a stickie, some how, some way!)

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Chris, you inspired us. http://www.parrotforums.com/training/59374-harness-training-videos.html#post543053

 

[chris-md]

Wow fantastic!! And extracted in a way that actually tells a story. Brava and thank you!

 

[Pilaf]

Hi all!

I bought Parker a harness a week ago and have begun the training. We're maybe 8-10 sessions in. I wanted to post a video of my routine and have you all provide feedback on how you think I'm doing, if my approach is good, what I'm doing correct, what I could improve on.

Any feedback would be warmly welcome. I feel like we're at a critical point and don't want to caulk this up.

Feedback needed on eclectus harness training technique - YouTube

Thank you very much Chris! Very helpful.