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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. Actually, dogs and parrots can work, we've done it. It depends on the dog's personality and the parrot's size. I don't think I'd recommend a parrot and a lab, for example, because even the most well-meaning lab is going to act on instinct at some point.

Yes, birds can be very smart. The largest ones can be as smart as a toddler. Have you seen any of the documentaries about the African Grey, Alex? He could put sentences together.

Yes, the age thing is a bit daunting. Some people make arrangements for their kids to take the birds. Many birds don't live to 70, because they die in home accidents or they lead unhealthy lifestyles as pets.

All birds are very social, however -- it's that flock instinct. So whatever the size, they do need a lot of attention from you, unless you have a flock of parrots and they're not really pets. They are surprisingly gentle, too, because they most are prey (they are eaten by others) rather than birds of prey (hawks and such). Most of the time, sitting on your shoulder and foraging on the table while you work near them is fine, but they really do need interaction. PPs are right when they say it's a commitment that you really need to think about, before taking it on. [/quote]

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