Parrot Training
Parrot training is absolutely vital if you want to have a healthy, sociable, and well-balanced bird, which is why it is something that every parrot owner should take very seriously. Parrots are extremely intelligent, and they have an aptitude for learning new things, which means that parrot training shouldn’t be difficult, providing you follow the simple guidelines below.
- Parrot training sessions should be kept short (i.e. 10 minutes at the most). Any longer than this and you will over-tire your bird, and he will equate training sessions with a negative experience.
- Do the training somewhere that is quiet, well-lit, and without any distractions.
- Don’t commence the training session unless you are feeling relaxed and patient. If you are stressed your parrot will pick-up on it and become stressed as well, which means he won’t learn anything.
- Begin by teaching your parrot how to step-up onto your hand or arm, because this is something that he will have to do often if you plan on handling your parrot – which you should be.
- Begin your ‘bird talking’ teaching as soon as possible. Just pick a simple word (e.g. hi), and repeat it over and over to him. Be patient, and only teach him one word at a time.
If you are patient, parrot training isn’t difficult, and it will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both of you. Your parrot will pick things up very quickly, and you will naturally form a strong bond with him. Enjoy!
