Basic Guide for Training Your Parrot
Most pet owners look forward to day when their parrots would talk and learn certain words. Training your pet needs time and commitment. However, not all parrots will learn and talk. Study and observe your pet’s characteristics and behaviors. Do not force shy birds to talk or do tricks. It will only stress them out. Depending on the species, some parrots can learn more than others. African Greys are extremely intelligent and can learn a wider vocabulary. However, they are not as affectionate or cuddly as other species. Green Wing macaws can talk more than other macaw varieties. Cuckatoos are smart, but they are naturally loud and noisy. Conures are also smart and intelligent, but can only learn a few words and phrases. Cockatiels are ideal for beginners, they like to cuddle and can also learn to talk and whistle. Lories and Lorikeets are also warm, affectionate and smart. However, feeding them with nectars can be a challenge. Once you’ve decided on the kind of parrot you want, you must devote some of your time in training and playing with your new part. Here is a basic guide for training your pet.
First, look for a seminar or workshop on bird training. You can train your pet at home on your own, but it would be better if your training will be supervised by an expert. Second, create a relaxed environment for your pet. Study his/her body language, the wings, body, legs, feet, head and eyes. Third, if you see any signs of anxiety such as fear or aggression, discontinue doing actions that create this response. Fourth, focus your attention on the parrot. Do not talk to other people when interacting with the parrot. Fifth, talking loudly or very animated actions since these create a high level of excitement for your pet. Lastly, before putting the bird out of the cage and after putting him/her in, make sure that your pet is calm and relaxed. Before taking your pet out of the cage, clear any objects that may present potential danger such as mirrors, electric fans, and sharp objects.
