Dog And Parrot Who Didn't Get Along Spend Every Single Moment Together Now | The Dodo Odd Couples 

Somethings are meant to be. You were destined to have a close relationship with a parrot. Majority of us have had relationships with dogs and cats. You're special, so you got a parrot. Accounts like this let me know nothing is by chance. Beautiful story.

That is hilarious 😂

Wow! I wasn't expecting that ending, lol!

Amazing!

Good pets are generally better than humans. Though not always.

Yes. It’s something we discuss a lot about on our channel, free flight for macaws IS possible, and is BEAUTIFUL

It has nothing to do with love. It's just a lot and a lot and a lot of training 🤣 I'm currently flight training 2 parrots and the amount of work you need to put in to enable thrm to free fly is astronomical. But so, so worth it in the end :)

Freedom as William Wallace shouted

same thing i was wondering, im happy they don't cut the wings and allow the parrot to fly but i can imagine how much training is involved to get them to come back

@@codexone2194 the training is for you to ensure they return to you, but birds can willingly return to you if they truly trust and more importantly feel safe with you

That is cute. When she flys the dog watches her and runs along with her.

It is so beautiful to watch

@@australianwoman9696 but she'd never hurt the dog, nor the dog her.

Yes when I saw that my ❤️, well you know.

oooh i knooow !!!! my heart melted at that moment !! especially seeing birds, they do NOT give bellies unless they are so relaxed even many relaxed chill birds have limits and dont like to be belly up as that is such a vulnerable position, so that shows the level oft rust and the bond they both have

💯Agree ❤️

Exactly !!!

Yes 👏🏼 yes 👏🏼 yes 👏🏼

@@ShelbyTheMacaw “

they're cats :D

Haha! It’s the fact that shadow responds to “shall we go for a fly?!” 😂😂

He'd be expecting her to get that leash!

@@ShelbyTheMacaw .

Clever 👌

😂 awesome!

So so so many people have said this!!

@@ShelbyTheMacaw yeah I know, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen!

Yes. I certainly agree. I can also see this as a wonderful children's book. Go for it !

I've already made it an episode of Reading Rainbow (in my head).

This needs to be a cartoon

They really do love each other

@@ShelbyTheMacaw yes they do lol

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Just wondering, what are the dumb dogs? 🤔

Oh brilliant thanks for that Barbara

Did you buy this parrot or rescued it????

I'll remember This three minutes vdo for my whole life

@@vaidehi2935 yes thank you!

I love that you let your parrot fly.

@@csam7778 thank you so much. It’s the least she deserves

Thank you! Shelby is free flight trained

Do you have eagles or hawks there? Would they be a danger? I really enjoyed your beautiful bird and wonderful dog. 😁

I was thinking the very same thing, it's brilliant to see💖

Its so refreshing to see .

I was thinking the exact same thing, I have a little pacific parrotlette and I wish I could let her out like this but I don't think she would come back unfortunately and I wouldn't want to put her in danger.

I was thinking the same thing. Birds are meant to fly and it's always upsetting to see birds kept in cages

We’re very much against wing clipping and instead promote recall training in birds! We have loved every second of allowing Shelby the freedom of flight

@@ShelbyTheMacaw That's wonderful you trained Shelby to come back. I was afraid he would fly away! 🦜

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Just watch out for those sneaky falcons. ;)

I think it's even more incredible that Shelby has such a bond and trust. I would be so, so nervous letting my parrot fly around outside. It's awesome

It’s extremely frustrating sometimes haha

I'd rather be with my creatures than some humans I know. :)

There's actually a lot of parrot owners who now don't clip their bird's wings, and will let them fly outside (they train for a long time for recall training of course) It's growing more popular!

Thank you! Comments like this are why we continue to spread awareness of the dangers of clipping and try to educate people on training their birds to recall.

@@phoebezhang1190 you’re so right. It’s getting more and more popular!

exactly my thought!

My macaw also gets outside time, she however doesn't really seem to like flying. Nothing wrong with her, she just prefers to stay on the ground 🤷

Haha yes. Our last video shows the first time she rolled onto her back and it’s actually a sign of complete trust and love!

It’s one of our favourite ever pictures of them together

IKR! You beat me to the comment.

@@ShelbyTheMacaw I had no idea anyone let their parrots fly freely outdoors. This makes me so happy!

Very

Yesss

@@ShelbyTheMacaw eyyyyy you're here

@David Lee exactly. 👏👍🏼

@David Lee I fully agree with you,human's nature is destructive.

Funky looking pigeon 😂😂

@@ShelbyTheMacaw Wow if it isn't the flying doge herself!!

So great!

Thank you. We have worked very hard to allow her the freedom of flight and love sharing it with you

@@ShelbyTheMacaw how old was Shelby when she met Shadow? Thanks! I am hoping to pair up similar animal friends one day...

not possible with budgies

Thats a good title.

They really do love each other now, we are lucky to have them both

Thank you so much. 💜

Oh my god me too 🥺

So true. It kills me to see birds caged just so we can look at them when we want to. Humans are so thoughtless.

We share so so many videos on our channel of Shelby in free flight and the beauty of allowing pet birds to fly. We hope it becomes the norm

@@sunnydaze2359 so true. Heart breaking

It’s called free flying. A lot of people do it especially with the larger parrots like Macaws. In Sydney there’s a family that has a flock of blue and gold Macaws and although they hang out at the house they’re free to just fly around wherever they want. In the inner city too, but they live near an enormous park.

The wild instincts of most birds kick in when they are allowed outside. They just kind of forget that they have a home already. Animals like parrots are a bit different due to their unusually high intelligence. But it's very rare to pull it off with a bird like a parakeet.

My old neighbor had a parrot and he let it fly free and it chewed the tops of the door off and a lot of the walls of the room. So you really have to be careful with that. They can do a lot of damage to your home.

Thank you 🥰

Aw thank you so much. We loved working with them and spreading the love

Thank you! And yes! We want people to notice this too, he’s super gentle with her!

Lots of people have said Shadow resembles their dog too haha.

Hi

They absolutely adore flying and running side by side. It’s a wonder to see

Thank you! And yes, it’s so important that she can fly every day

@@ShelbyTheMacaw it was lovely to see thanks

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Some even 80 years. It's something you need to address in your will.

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Haha right!

so true Wittie

Thank you 🙏🏼

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How to I like this comment over and over again 😙

Hey Laura

Completely right! We filmed the first time she ever rolled on her back for him and yes it’s a huge sign of trust. Birds are of course extremely vulnerable in that position. Our latest vid on the channel shows it

Maybe the parrot is doing what he sees the dog do.

Aw this is so cute. Shelby preens Shadow too, and he isn’t a fan haha. He has no idea what she’s trying to do 😂😂

You’re early 😍

Thank you so much. Comments like this are why we do what we do ❤️

@@ShelbyTheMacaw You guys are amazing people!! 🙏🙌

@@ShelbyTheMacaw I'm also amazed to see that you let her fly free, as she's supposed to. But is there a specific reason you don't get a second one? I mean it's lovely to see how well she gets along with you and the dog, but after all these are animals that usually live in big swarms and have one partner for life. She's probably not unhappy the way she lives now, but maybe you could get her the best life possible by allowing her to have a partner - one with feathers. I don't think that humans or dogs could replace that partnership, especially considering how much longer a parrot lives than a dog. Like I said, I do think you are already providing a good life for her, but maybe there is room for improvement. I wish all the best for you and your furry and feathery friends🤗.

@@j051eb8 this is the plan but the timing and circumstances need to be just so, so as not to affect Shelby negatively (we can’t assume she will just get on with any old bird, she could hate it) but also so as not to impact the family negatively in any way. Pairs of birds isn’t necessarily essential but we would like another soon

@@ShelbyTheMacaw thank you for the answer, I hope you will be able to find her a new friend that fits right into your family, good luck

@Allen Webber Yeah Dodo has an animal Odd Couple category of videos. Many shows and categories have the label of "odd couple." It's derived from this famous classic old tv series called, "The Odd Couple." It's based on 2 people who are completely different in every single way, but manage to form a friendship.

@Allen Webber I find it so fascinating too. Especially the fact that they took the behavior that each species shows when they are expressing love or contentment, and then dialed it back and blended it so that they don't hurt each other, yet they can still tell what each one is expressing.

@Allen Webber I completely agree!

They really love each other

Hello

I hope you’re ok, and I’m glad we put a smile on your face. ❤️

@@ShelbyTheMacaw you are very kind

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I know haha. Although sometimes she’s not so careful lol

Then do not buy these birds. 😴

@@Dare-Knight I would never buy a bird I’m an animal rights advocate and vegan.

so true

Animals can teach us to be better🌈

People believe the non-stop propaganda being pushed on them. That's what creates the anger we are currently dealing with. If they'd do their own research, people would get along and realize, those in power are the enemy to us all.

@@Peace-lr7mt agree there

@@Peace-lr7mt Amen to that, amen!

I totally agree. Our last video, also about shadow and Shelby, shares the importance of loving each other

Thank you 🙏🏼

@David Lee ;)

I dont think it's good to encourage this to public at large, as many parrots get fatally injured by dogs too close, even if unintentional bite

Hey Linda

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@@davidryan7992 hi

@@davidryan7992 is this your dog & Macaw ?

@@kwutopia10 so where are you from.

@@davidryan7992 is this your dog & Bird in video ?

Thank you so much 🥺

Thank you 🙏🏼

That’s why their time together has so much meaning, though. Everything is fleeting, but it’s our memories that make it matter.

It's only sad that doggos don't live longer.

Yes this is very true. We did a video about how thing may turn out for Shelby and shadow on our channel

I wish this had not been posted. What's the point?

All 4 (at least) love each other. Every day is a gift anyways

Yes 🥺

And vice versa

We have tried but Shelby is having none of it. She did land on his back once out on a walk and stayed there for about 1 second lol

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Yes 👏🏼

@@ShelbyTheMacaw i alluded to start of joke :D

Thank you. Firstly, i dont think it's good to encourage this irresponsible behaviour to public at large with dog too close, even if unintentional bite. As parrots get fatally injured by such incidents. It is the parrot, whose life is being risked here. I got an Amazon from a neighbor who passed away. I have had it for 14 years. He had it for 8. I dont know it's history. I would never buy parrots. I dont want to support nest thieves and breeding for a life of captivity. The amazon is happy as i give it liberty and it flies. But i do need to find some parrot friends, as it's just me. We have bonded. It flew away and came back. But risky when i am outside in yard or balcony a little bit, which it enjoys. I do need to find and follow a flock down south perhaps.

Bird is the word...

Thank you for sensible comment. I totally agree. Encouraging irresponsible behaviour to public at large, and as u mentioned many parrots fatally injured by dogs too close, even if unintentional bite. Also, thank you for letting me know about mammalian saliva. I will not chew up bread for my Amazon again!

@@raminkhajavi9513 this is what Google says about mammalian saliva: Given that humans are mammals, the general consensus is that mammalian saliva potentially contains bacteria which may cause sepsis in the avian bloodstream. As such, most veterinarians and avian websites caution against allowing one's pet birds to come in contact with mammalian saliva and reference it as being toxic. It is a small risk with human saliva, but still the risk is there.

@@piercedangel1623 i appr8 da info! And your sensibility!

Wow, I don't think I have seen so many falsehoods in a single sentence but let's deconstruct them. Lie 1; B&G macaws are a vulernable speces, while in reality they are classified as 'least concern'. Lie 2; Implication that a pet bird has an effect on the wild population, while in reality any animal on the CITES registration must be bred in captivity and has the relevant paperwork (in a civilized country) and Falsehood 3; you imply that many folks keep them locked up for their pleasure while in reality many people have free-flying uncaged birds.

People get so weird when anyone points out how stuff like this isn't cute, it's neglect. That first clip is just awful.

Thank you so much. We love to spread awareness of the beauty of free flight