You need to CLAIM the bird as yours. You are the pack leader and the dog needs to know that it cannot mess with YOUR things.. When you go to the bird cage and she gets predatory, snap at her and let her know to back off, the bird is yours. do this repeatedly till she gets the message. Then gradually work into actually taking the bird out of the cage. Repeating the same lesson as necessary.
If you sare able to get the Dog whisperer, I reccomend that you watch a few episodes. They are also available on DVD at thedogchannel.com |