I once had a parrot who was convinced he was the reincarnation of a famous actor. Every time I walked into the room, he’d squawk, ‘I want the limelight!’ It made me wonder — do we need to set up a bird-specific support group for these diva tendencies? Anyone else encounter hilariously dramatic pets in their practice?
I’ve definitely seen some dramatic pets! One of my clients had a cat that would throw itself dramatically on the floor every time it didn’t get its favorite treat. It’s amazing how their personalities shine through. Have you thought about incorporating some positive reinforcement training to manage those diva moments?
I think you might be onto something with the bird support group! They really know how to steal the show, just like my old dog who’d pretend to faint if the doorbell rang. Have you ever seen a pet act even more dramatic in front of strangers?
, that parrot sounds hilarious; it can be frustrating when pets start acting like drama queens. I had a dog who’d act like he was dying if we didn’t immediately give him the treat he wanted.