3.1K views · 52 shares | Taking macaws out and about on a harness, getting them used to distractions and being able to sit on the lower arm, is how you properly harness train a macaw. Only putting a harness over the head or just putting one on is better than no training but it is not producing a well adjusted harness trained macaw. | Macaws Australia | Facebook

First time outside on a harness....this is after about half an hours training.....its natural for a fully flighted macaw to try and launch when you first take them outside...." fight or flight"..B & G macaws always choose flight in the first instance.......its up to the handler to keep things calm because macaws amplify emotion.. if you amp up...so does the macaw. | Macaws Australia

If you want to properly harness train a macaw, you have to get them out and about. It's the only way to do it and it is the responsibility of the breeder to properly prepare a macaw if they are going to market them to the pet trade. It's no different to dogs, some breeders train their puppies to be familiar with and walk on a lead , others can't be bothered. #givethemthebeststartyoucan #macaw #macawsauatralia ♥️ | Macaws Australia