Training Birds

African Grey parrots instinctively desire to communicate with their flock. Training an African Grey parrot to talk is accomplished by teaching the bird word associations, not by meaninglessly...

Has that cute baby Amazon grown up to be a terror? Or maybe you have a big heart and took in a rescued macaw that just doesn’t trust you. You are not alone; parrot biting problems are common...

A hormonal male yellow- headed amazon, or a feisty goffin’s cockatoo is not a bird to be argued with. It may be that time of year again (or a year round state if you live with an umbrella or...

African Grey parrots are popular pets among bird lovers, as they are extremely intelligent and can say simple words and phrases. African Greys need careful attention and handling to become tame...

African grey parrots are highly intelligent birds that are easily trained in most situations. They have a lifespan of up to 50 years and grow to a length of 13 inches. African greys reach maturity...

Target training is simply teaching your parrot to touch an object. The target can be a stick with a ball at the end or your closed fist for them to touch. For parrots, a target stick is...

Training your parrot increases your bond and relationship. Learning the time of day your parrot most enjoys training can benefit both of you and training. Training can be a very positive...

Just like every dog should learn to “sit” when asked, parrots should also be taught some basic birdie manners. One of these is the “step up” behavior. Training sessions not only teach your bird...

Training your parrot to be potty trained is a simple series of repetitive steps. This can be a rewarding action for your parrot and the training can build the bond between you. Parrots have a...

Parrots are very intelligent and can be taught a variety of tricks. Working with your parrot to teach him behaviors will build the bond between you. It’s important to remember no punishment should...

"Polly wants a cracker" has got to be one of the most famous lines ever spoken by a parrot. Here are 6 techniques for getting Polly or Peter parrot to talk.

One of the first things you want to do with a new parrot is build a trusting relationship with it. Follow these steps to begin building the foundation for a lasting loving relationship

The Eclectus parrot is often considered one of the dullest breeds of parrot. Most people get this idea because of the natural reaction they see produced by an Eclectus when it encounters a strange...

Parrots and cockatoos have fast metabolisms and poop... ALOT! Training your parrot or cockatoo to poop on request, even if it doesn't make the target ALL the time, can be very socially useful and...

Sometimes, you've done all that you can and your bird throws a temper tantrum. Parrots can be as smart as 3-5 year olds, including getting upset when they don't get what they want. This works best...

You will learn the necessary set-up for having a parrot that spends extensive time out of its cage.

Birds can be wonderful companions. Large birds are much like other pets in the home and will love, snuggle and cuddle with you. They will also want to please you, and can learn a variety of...

Parrots are one of the most endearing pets a person can have. They can live for more than 30 years when cared for properly and when trained can provide joy for the entire family --parrot included....

Like many types of birds, Quaker Parrots can be biters. While they are a small parrot, Quakers can inflict a painful bite and even draw blood when they put their mind to it. If you don't correct...

Senegal parrots are wonderful pets, but with any bird training, teaching and taming a Senegal parrot can be frustrating at times. The rewards make it worth it to learn all that you can. Imagine...

Parrots can be such fun pets. A parrot can bring companionship and lots of laughter from their unique personalities to your home, and make perfect pets if you have small children or don’t...

Parrots are commonly pictured in cages or perched on a shoulder or wooden perch. However, when a trip to the vet is required you may need to get your parrot back in the carrier in which you...

You just brought home a new parrot--it doesn’t matter which breed--and he wants to bite every time you stick your hand in his cage. With a little bit of time and patience, you can train...

Rewarding your parrot with food is a good training technique, for doing the things you want it to do and learn more tips about rewarding your parrot's good behavior in this free pet care video.

If you want to train your parrot, you need to start the process early. Even if you didn't start right when you got the bird, you can still manage to train your parrot. Training a pet parrot takes...

Training your parrot to learn tricks can be a rewarding process for both you and the parrot. It does require patience and a lot of love for your bird, as you will most likely have to repeat the...

As one of the most intelligent animals in the world, the parrot can be taught to do some amazing tricks. Different levels of difficulty need varying amounts of training time. Teaching your parrot...

Birds are social creatures and love to interact with their owners. Many parrots are the hit of their families because of their ability to talk and carry on a conversation. Other parrots seem to...

Training a parrot takes a lot of time and patience. To effectively train a parrot, you should use some treats that the parrot really enjoys. If the parrot knows that he will be receiving one of...

Most parrots and other pet birds willingly step up onto your hand or arm if you offer it to them. However, if you have a baby parrot or a parrot that is reluctant to step onto your hand, you have...

Stick-training can be very helpful, especially if you have an aggressive parrot. This way you can pick your parrot up and transfer him to a perch, playgym, etc. without losing fingers.

As satisfied bird owners can attest, teaching a parrot to talk takes patience but is well worth the effort.