One of the most valuable behaviours you can train your parrot to do, is to enter a carrier or crate willingly…
Training & Behaviour
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At some point you may have to medicate your parrot. There is no need to catch the bird up in a towel which can result in a loss of trust…
Bathing or showering helps dislodge debris, dust and loose feathers, as well as keeping dander down which can benefit the respiratory system
Biting is communication. Usually it means “I’m not comfortable”, but can also be a response to over excitement or to get a “drama reward”
What is the purpose of aggressive behaviour in our parrots? How to address aggression using the least intrusive methods
Make clipping or filing a parrot’s nails easy using desensitization and shaping. No need for toweling and loss of trust on the bird’s part!
Exploring the reasons why a parrot won’t step up, plus tips and training to teach your parrot the step up using positive reinforcement
Target training is a fantastic first behaviour to teach. It can be taught inside or outside the cage
How to address the problem of excessive screaming using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (Updated June 2024)
Teach your parrot how to step up using a process called shaping. A picture heavy step by step guide for success!