Shih-tzu and macaw playing

[QueenSmileyFace1]

They are NOT playing. Your dog's afraid and your bird's mad. Your bird could hurt it very bad. I have a quaker and she bit my friend's dog.

[RealRikku17]

That is so cute! They look like they play nicely too

[30secondstomarscam]

-parrot walks away- ...stupid mammal...

[johnnyjagwani]

score 1- nil for the macaw's.. Now that's owning a dog for ya!

[Cadbarry]

HAHAHAH

[rachael2122]

are you thick thats not play the bird is threatened by the dog not to metion it could serious halm to the dog

[AsphaltAbuse]

@rachael2122

Blue throateds retreat over fight. The bird and dog are obviously playing, otherwise the bird would have done more than gently nip at the dog's paw. Birds naturally play fight too...

Besides, the owners know their individual pets' behavior 1000x better than you do.

[rachael2122]

@AsphaltAbuse

mmm my friend thought she new her pets too, after 20 plus years of owning every parrot you can think of, (as she ownes a pet shop and hand rears from being 3 weeks old and having dogs around for as long as shes been alive) until one day she went in the shop to get whatever she was getting to come back to find bird feathers and no bird!!!!!! she used to let the bird out and it used to walk on the floor with the dogs and (ahem PLAY) funny how people know there pets well aint it duh

[AsphaltAbuse]

@rachael2122

There's a HUGE difference between supervised and unsupervised play. This video was supervised, unfortunately you friend was not supervising and couldn't prevent a fight and unnecessary death.

[rachael2122]

@AsphaltAbuse supervised or not the time it takes for a bird or dog to bite one another nobody can get to them in time to prevent a serious bite

[jerrybake458]

haha macaws are big and beautiful. it looks really long on the floor almostl ike a serpent.

and u be careful cuz those beaks are pointy/sharp >_o mite poke his eyes out.....

[greengrendel]

Dogs and birds is generally unsafe, but these two are playing right. it looks like they know eachother's boundaries, and "stop" signals, you can see the dog doesen't go after the macaw when the parrot has had enough.

The dog is not biting even in play, which is dangerois because of saliva, and the macaw is stopping it's bites.

First time I saw a relativey safe interaction. Go you and your animals!

[greengrendel]

@greengrendel

Wow, my english sucked in that comment.

[temour123]

hahah he walksaway

[Ultima72]

omg macaws are huge! and this one seems to be pissed off at the dog :p

[bootini1]

Are you really sure that the bird is playing?

[92lipgloss]

haha.. he just walked off

[bbutton29]

thats too cute!!!! i love shih tzus i have 2 there great! yours is too cute whats its name? how old is it? and your macaw is cool too!!!

[ukebec]

Well, this looks like play to me. The dog is in classic "play posture"....rear up, front down. The Mac definitely isn't trying to hurt. But, what if the doorbell suddenly rings, or someone drops a pot/pan in the kitchen? Don't know...you're braver than I am. Would love an update video showing these two are still buddies.

[BijanParandeh]

I love blue throated macaws!

[JustDanceRightRound]

jajaja

look to me like a macaw won!

[DCsexonastick]

lol, I love how the birdy just walks off. He got bored, I guess

[cowboy1441]

I love this little dog. It looks just like my neighbor's. It's so cute. I love Shih Tzus.

[moderndaechristine]

best face off ever!

[XxPestilencexX]

The shitzu looks afraid of the macaw. XD

Adorableeee.

Fersure.

:)

[parrotguitarist]

would a dobberman play whit a macaw?

[SessaFrost]

maybe after it covered it in gravy and chowed down, they're not a good match up too big.

[luvjasmin]

Hate to dissapoint you, but a macaw, which is usually gently by nature could take the nose off of a Dobberman if it felt threatened enough. They can break broomsticks in one snap. I know a breeder that had this happen to her Dobberman. Sadly the macaw took part of the eye out as well. Never under-estimate something equevilent to Big Bird with a can opener for a beak!

[lilhungarianjenny]

A Hyacinth or Greenwing might but NOT a BG. So don't get carried away. What kind of broomstick was it, a cracker jack box one? Wtf? But yes, that bird can mess that little dog up..and vice versa.

[brenesmora]

@lilhungarianjenny this is a blue throated blue and gold there are pretty rare

[DMEBiller]

That's so funny....we have a Shih-tzu that looks just like yours and our Sun Conure "Rufus" does the same exact thing to her!! I think our bird is jealous of her. LOL.

[orkamad]

aww reminds me of my old shitz tzu and the tortoise

[hickrocker8324]

i kind of dont think they're playing

the macaw is getting pissed at the dog because of its barkin.

Macaw's have very sensitive ears, and can hear very well.

[periwink]

thank you for posting this comment hickrocker. I agree with you. I have a macaw and she is very sensitive to my tone of voice, or actions. I think it's just a matter of time before there's a puncture wound on that dog. A macaw's bite can inflict a LOT of damage. The macaw is just waiting for the right opportunity. The paws move too fast, and he's not wanting to be flung around...at least that's my 2 cents. Just wait though, ... it's all "fun and games" until someone gets hurt. (right?)

[narutokun202]

No kidding.. I have a blue and gold macaw, and i told my sister not to scream when i was petting my bird. But she just had to scream anyway, luckily it wasn't that bad of a bite, but I did bleed. I agree that there will probably be something bad happening to that dog soon if this continues

[guldwin]

lol that's so funny!

[NYCBiGDEAZ718]

lol

[02dfox]

Lol that wos so funny!!! But I don't think my shih tzu and my budgie would do that!!! That was definetly playing.

[funfest24]

it is just nice to see 2 animals of different species playing together...if they were actually fighting there would be more movement and more agression

[periwink]

"If they were actually fighting there would be more movement and more aggression" My question to you is... What are you basing this opinion on? (just curious, as I own a macaw and got the macaw from a previous owner how had small dogs... they do not go together well at all. Yappy dogs stress them out. She doesn't go after the dog, becuz she's a baby, she just screams.)

[thestrugglewithin]

LOL at the end. Macaws just like "yea Im done here.."

[rekario2]

and the macaw wins

birds rock

[zubery]

I mean I had a 80 lb. sheepdog - not 80 of them, although I think a macaw might just scare off 80 of them too.

[zubery]

I'm thinking it's a joust, more so on the dog's behalf, but that macaw is serious - not playing. If he got close enough it'd take a chunk out of that dog. With my current and last parrot I had a 80 old english sheepdog - both were scared to death of my parrots. They are a force to be reckoned with and the dog knows it.

[jonnyfx]

No, it's a play. Macaws especially love to play tag. Notice after he tagged the dog's paw, he walks away. He would have had no problem lunging at the dog and clamping on for a serious bite if he was serious.

[parrot210]

go parrot!

[firecat6232]

So adorable! You see the bird touch the dogs paw at the end and then walk away. Bird 1, Dog, 0. LOL

[Maccamare]

FUNNY, . . . .and the bird wins . . .yeah!!

[nerdelicious5]

that is so cute!

[Doodman555]

That is cool, I'm getting a mini macaw or a milatry macaw soon.

[nycitypigeon]

so CUTE i love how the mac just waaalks away

&anyone who thinks their fighting obviously hasn't been around animals enough -.-

[mka800]

All that behavior is so typically Shih-Tzu! He/she is having such a great time. They're the best dogs on earth -- they can play, be gentle, and love you more than most people.

[veganschmegan]

Anyone who thinks this is fighting.. hasn't ever been around a macaw. Cute video!

[LizTheParront]

Agreed. The macaw is playing a "macaw game". I call this game "beaky beak". I've been around a few large macaws, and "beaky beak" is a favorite game for them. The point is to grab the opponent's beak (or claw). If you do that, you "score". Notice that at the end the bird touches the dog's foot and then walks away. That's because he (the bird) "won".

[pimpdaddysteveo1]

Ok, if it was a real fight, the dog could kill that bird easy, and the bird is playing, if it was gunna attack it wouldnt just slowly try to touch it, it would fly at it. This Is Not Fighting, Its PLAYING.

Anyways, really cute, and funny to watch.

[vidgirl4444]

i would never let my dog or bird play like this!

[birdzrfluffy]

That dog is afraid of the bird it seems...

[Thengel123]

haha cool

shut the f*ck up mpebs!

[ilovepetss]

They look like they're fighting

[bcberryfarm]

that may be true about the dog saliva... but idk that beak looks like it could put a hurtin on that dog!! haha. THE BEAK!!

[shellhill]

actually the bird would be in more danger than the dog. If you know about parrots, you know that dog saliva is toxic to birds. well adjusted and trained parrots will not bite to injure. this bird is playing..that's how they play. The macaw charges and then slows down and very gently tries to touch the fur with her beak. If afraid or not wanting to be bothered, the bird would give warning and try to escape, never attack.

[monstabia]

tht's true, whered u learn tht?

[mpebs]

It is very clear from the birds body language that it is trying to bite the dog....not play with the dog! It is NOT funny or cute and should be considered animal abuse!!

[mpebs]

The bird is not playing with the dog! The bird is trying to attack the dog! Look at the birds body language...it says it all. This video is NOT cute or funny to a parrot rescue person. Shame on whoever put this video out there. It should be considered animal abuse!

[jellybelly755]

:O

im scared shitless of birds....

waz neva afraid of parrots...

now i dnt kno

lol

[macbooktrainer]

I know there just playing, but it takes one second for that bird to get ahold of the dog. Im not impressed!

[AVIANSAM]

This is as dangerous as allowing your child to play with a loaded gun. I just autopsied an African Grey whose neck was broken by a playful snap during a game like this. The owner hd toknowif their bird suffered, I told them death was immediate. I have also seen dog's eyes enucleated (torn out of the eye socket by their burd "buddy"), It only takes a heartbeat for a life ending disaster.

[elkubabe]

how can you tell if there fighting or playing???

[PrayerWarrior4Him]

Aww! That's so precious! Must be fun to have them!

[johnandmac]

Yes, still precious to watch again :0

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[GTADRZ]

that must hav been a tiny macaw an adult one would be the size of a small dog if not bigger:P

still cute though

[Sole911]

HAHA

I love how the bird walks off at the end like "I have better things to do with my time..." hahaha!

[confussledninja]

this seems awfully dangerous. i would never let my parrot play with my little dog. i care to much about him (the parrot)

[Hillarious87]

W-O-W a Bluethroat. I'm jealous. Beautiful bird you have.

Personally, I would never let them play together, not because I didn't trust the dog or the bird, but an accident could be fatal. But, not my choice and you seem more than competent to decide whats good for YOUR bird =)

[klepadlo]

there like fighting

[aflyboy4u]

amazing how everyones on one side of the fence or the other. i have a macaw so i'll vote that the owner knows what he's doing. i know that i play pretty rough with my bird sometimes and if i hurt her by accident, she'll kick my ass!

[sodacoaster]

i think they are just playing, they have obsiously learned about each other, and each is quick enough to get back if they are truly being threatened by the other.

[blackie0nassis]

how old is your macaw?

I heard blue-throats are hard to handle.

[tomh2006]

She's about 2 years old. She's very needy - kind of like a cockatoo - wants to be with me every minute of the day. She's a sweetheart. She loves most men, doesn't care for most women. She tolerates being handled by my wife, but I can do anything with her. She runs up to me and rolls over on her back for me to tickle her tummy. If she nips, it's just hard enough to let you know she want's something. She's never broken the skin.

[tomh2006]

It's funny seeing them on the couch. The blue-throat will charge the shih-tzu like she's going to bite, and then will stop and gently barely touch the edge of the shih-tzu's coat. This is pretty common behavior with a blue throat and even blue and gold macaws. They threaten to bite, but don't want to and would rather flee than fight. It's also seen in playing behavior and you have to know the particular bird to tell the difference.

[tomh2006]

Yes, I agree! The Shih-Tzu is in great danger!

This is the same Shih Tzu that saved a baby mockingbird. You should watch that video.

[captmicha]

This isn't playing. The bird is trying to bite the dog. The dog thinks it's playing which isn't great either b/c it'll get bitten one of these when it isn't fast enough.

[Choozylady]

WOW, that is dangerous for your parrot! Is he still alive? P-L-E-A-S-E, don't let them conyinue with this form of "play". It could turn deadly....quickly....sadly....­.

I am not being obnoxious....I just care.

[palmtreeman7]

thats not playing, Work with birds as a job, and that behavior is, judging from where the macaw is positioning himself, keeping the dog away from you, watch how he circles

[bitecandy]

well even if the bird doesn't think its play, the dog obviously does. my dog does the same thing with me and my dad, although she's a lot bigger than that poopsy dog :)

[Jnnburk]

Does the bird initiate the play?

[supergurrl23]

lol our cockatoo does the same thing with our chow we're not sure if the dog thinks shes a bird or if the bird thinks he's a dog :)they have so much fun tho and you can tell they love it...they're just playing

[ugutpimped]

wow!!

too cute

all i need now is as shih-tzu ,lol

[velious2121]

I'd be scared letting my bird play with other pets..their bodies are not near as strong as a dog/cat cuz their bones are hollow. Cute video though..that bird was letting the dog know who's boss!.

[TheEh]

Hahaha I love it how at the end your macaw just walks away. This is awesome. Can I steal your pets?

[dangerousmindzpa]

that is so cute and im sure that if it was a prob that you would not feed your bird to the dog lol it is so plain that they are friends and very good ones at that good job i see you are like me and love your pet very much have a great day

[kisame119]

lol

[phulghari]

not good for both of it is torture

[luvmycru]

No, that bird could really hurt the shih tzu if it wanted. They know each other is playing.

[Choozylady]

I agree. Way too dangerous. PLEASE, tomh2006, don't let this continue. I implore you......

[90909090hk]

this should ONLY be done under supervision

[soph7133]

my macaw and dog do the same thing but my macaw doesn't really go after him like that but the dog loves him

[Loveisinportant]

imagine that the shih-tzu would flip and strike him and bite his head off? :P im joking that's horrible toughts but funny :P and yea, seems to be a brave bird ^^

[iadknee]

brave little bird..lol..very cute

[Hollywoodstr]

aw poor lil doggy

[DirtyJjlova]

Holy crap why can't people relax, I think the owner has WAY better judgement than any of you about whether or not the playing is a good idea, stop patronizing!

[johnandmac]

That was great! It is clear to me that they are both playing, I have a macaw too and it is plain to see that the bird is enjoying this, no fear whatsoever. Have a look at my videos too! ;0)

[tomh2006]

This is the same shih-tzu that saved a baby mockingbird. Another of my videos. She's a sweetheart. She knows what the bird is supposed to do and not to do, and she acts like the bird police.

[rennaben]

Hey how horrible are macaw bites? Worse than from a cockatoo? Ive been wanting to get a macaw forever, but im just too afraid of loosing a finger or having to get stitches. Everything else, like experience with parrots - I have...

[tomh2006]

She's never bitten hard enough to break the skin. She knows how hard to bite to hurt a little. I've never heard of a macaw taking a finger off - if the try to hurt you they would pinch you with the sharp end of the beak - which would make a puncture wound.

[cuteambros15]

that is mean i hope nothing serius ever happens

[mj3610]

if the bird bites the dog, the dog will have an injury, but if the dog gets a hold of the bird in his mouth then its certain death for the bird...

and supervising wont make a difference as such things happen in a split second and it'll be too late by the time the owner moves to do anything, so I DEFINATELY WOULD NOT LET THEM DO THAT IF I WAS THE OWNER. and it looks like the dog is playing around and being silly while the bird is simply defending himself...

[Moddy628]

I'm sure the owner wouldn't leave them alone together. Considering even owning a parrot like that takes a huge amount of resonsibility. Very cute. My cat and parrot play like that sometimes. Bird always wins.

[klwess]

Blue Throated macaws are endangered, better watch your pooch. My bet is on the bird though.

[ssj2matt]

bjjfighter35 (3 months ago)

hahah b funny as hell if they dog ate the bird.

I think it would be more the other way round lol.

That beak is more than enough defense.

[parrotland]

Canindes are endangered and CITES listed. Not so sure he should be playing with the dog. Your bird, your call.

[bjjfighter35]

hahah b funny as hell if they dog ate the bird.

[YemayaVis]

They're precious! I hope that you supervise them carefully though, it'd be a shame to lose such a rare macaw to an accident. :)

[Shasta4737]

They are so cute!

[AttackTheRim]

very cute