Boost training success with treats
A little positive reinforcement – your kind words plus favorite
treats – goes a long way. Treats can coax reluctant birds and easily
establish and reinforce positive behavior. Choose a treat your bird is
crazy about. Give treat rewards consistently and immediately, so he
associates the treat with successful completion of a desired action.
Keep the treat "special," and use it for training only.
Also, limit training sessions to 2-3 minutes, 2-3 times a day.
Otherwise, your bird will become bored and move on to other
activities while you're still trying to train.
Which treats are best?
Training treats should be small and easy to eat, so he can
consume them quickly and not become distracted from his
task. These treats are perfect for training:
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What do you want to teach?
Your bird can learn lots of fun and practical things: |
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"Step up" from a perch or other surface onto your hand |
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Acceptable behavior during nail trimming or other grooming |
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Talking (parrots especially) |
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Tricks, including nodding, waving, shaking hands, bowing,
and dancing |
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