Your objective when training your hawk is to...

The primary objective when training your hawk is fundamentally about creating a bond and a relationship based on trust and respect, which is achieved through understanding and meeting its needs rather than merely taming it. Training a hawk to be as tame as possible overlooks the critical aspect of establishing a partnership where the bird recognizes you as a reliable leader.

When a hawk is effectively trained, it should feel comfortable in your presence and confident enough to engage with you positively during hunting and other activities. This comfort level fosters better cooperation and responsiveness from the bird, ultimately enhancing both its performance and safety during flights. Simply focusing on taming—without acknowledging the importance of this master-bird relationship and trust—can lead to difficulties in training and handling.

Thus, while making the hawk tame can be a part of the process, it is not the sole objective. The most successful training involves building a rapport based on respect, where the bird understands your cues and willingly engages with you as part of its hunting team.