Treat Testing for Clicker Training

The bird school | Clicker training | Treat testing

In this video, my Greenwing Macaw hen Ms. Lizzie shows the treat testing exercise. This is an important prerequisite to clicker training. All parrot trainers should take this step before starting with the actual training.

Lizzie joined out flock in late November, 2010. Being busy, I have not had the . . . more

Fireworks training

Fireworks Parrot Training Image

Many parrot and other pet owners have rather mixed feelings when it comes to new year’s and other public celebrations. Of course any party is great. But fireworks can be really scary to our beloved animals. They could be stressed or even injure themselves in panic.

Introduction

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Video | parrot training | African grey sorts coins according to color

In this great video, african grey parrot Pitti sorts coins according to color. Not only does he show great skill in color recognition, but also some dexterity. The coins need to be placed into small slots and Pitti is simply marvelous.