Disclaimer: Carrier Advised/Do at own Risk.
I know AA requires a disclaimer for outdoor free flight but couldn't remember if one was also required for car rides as those types of threads have blown up in the past.
Okay, that out of the way...
Transport in a carrier is safest and ideal but I also train stationing on a perch while in a vehicle as well.
It took him a few laps around the empty parking lot to figure out the most stable place to sit and that I am absolutely not a comfy option but once he got it, he was terrific.
Training this behavior is great for desensitization opportunities but also vital for adaptability.
There could always be an emergency where a carrier is not available/cannot be used which would be disastrous for a bird, and driver/others on the road, if not desensitized to riding open in a vehicle.
If the bird is trained to station and is familiar/even enjoys perching in a car out of a carrier, you both can stay much safer should such a situation ever arise.
He's trained and great with the carrier so now I want him confident and happy with both options as you never know what life throws your way... best to be prepared.
~ Tatzu Tuesday
I know AA requires a disclaimer for outdoor free flight but couldn't remember if one was also required for car rides as those types of threads have blown up in the past.
Okay, that out of the way...
Transport in a carrier is safest and ideal but I also train stationing on a perch while in a vehicle as well.
It took him a few laps around the empty parking lot to figure out the most stable place to sit and that I am absolutely not a comfy option but once he got it, he was terrific.
Training this behavior is great for desensitization opportunities but also vital for adaptability.
There could always be an emergency where a carrier is not available/cannot be used which would be disastrous for a bird, and driver/others on the road, if not desensitized to riding open in a vehicle.
If the bird is trained to station and is familiar/even enjoys perching in a car out of a carrier, you both can stay much safer should such a situation ever arise.
He's trained and great with the carrier so now I want him confident and happy with both options as you never know what life throws your way... best to be prepared.
~ Tatzu Tuesday