Parrot Training On; Teaching Parrots To Step Up & Parrot Finger Training

Dear Bird Lovers,
I know that you will find this information and these parrot training techniques useful if you apply them correctly, good luck training your bird!

Before I actually show you how to train your parrot to step up onto your hand, arm, shoulder or perch, I will give you some universal parrot training techniques.

· Use lots of positive reinforcement; punishing a parrot only makes your parrot mistrust you or makes it suspicious and fearful, you could never train a parrot that was in any of these states of
mind.

· Train your parrot in short regularly repeated sessions.

· Always make your training periods end positively; if your parrot is making an effort, reward your parrot generously, and move on to something else.

· If you want your parrot to be more interactive with other people then once you have the parrot trained let the parrot practice his new moves on other people.

· The parrot will enjoy being with you as long as you keep your sessions positive and once you have him trained to do whatever it is you are training him to do, you can then use the new trick to spend positive quality time with your parrot, trust me your bird will enjoy it.
The techniques I am going to reveal to you are good for all bird’s not just parrots.

· The first step to teaching your parrot to “step up” is choosing a command. Make sure the command word you choose always stays the same word while training so that the parrot can recognize it every time he hears it. It doesn’t really matter what word or words you choose just make sure they stay the same.

· Step two. Choose a time when the bird is not eating, preening etc…

· Step three. If your parrot is not responding well to training, try training out of sight of your bird’s cage in an area less familiar. This tends to make the parrot more attentive.

· Ok step number four. Position the perch, finger or whatever you are using level with the bird’s abdomen directly above the feet. Make sure you are close enough that it will be an easy step for your parrot. Next give the command. When the parrot climbs on give him treats and lots of praise, repeat this over and over again, the parrot will get the concept and will do it for you every time.

· Try not to let your parrot run up your arm when it steps on your hand. If your parrot does this, block it by putting your other hand in the way then give the step up command again to get him onto your other hand. Repeat as necessary. If your Parrot is keeps running up your arm, try to end the session with a good step up and carry on the training later.

This wraps up your training for now! I know this information will useful to you. I am also making a posting on how to teach your parrot to step down.

Untill Next Time!
Adam
The Parrot Tamer.