Therefore birds are able to fly at will, not pulled into flight. They are also gently lowered to ground if necessary. Birds do not experience food anxiety from observation of other birds eating or by viewing conditioned reinforcers such as food bowls or crates when not being fed. 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.