Trainers allow birds time to desensitize to a new environment, new person, object etc., rather than expect perfect performance in a new situation right away. Bating is considered avoidable and unacceptable. Trainers strive to avoid bating. Birds are not asked to fly in a situation in which they will hit their wings on things. Birds are not forced off the hand if they won't get on a perch.
Trainers focus on training the behavior with positive reinforcement.
Trainers do not push a hawk's tail to get it to turn around on the glove. Conclusion Many of us are in the profession of bird training due to a great love and respect for birds. It is our responsibility to provide the animals we steward with the best environment we possibly can while accomplishing the goal of inspiring others to care for wildlife. Taking our sensitivity to bird behavior to its highest level is an important factor in creating that environment.