Teaching Your Feathered Friend Some Tricks

Here is a simple guide on how to train your bird.

Birds are enthralling creatures, and all bird-lovers would attest to that. In case you don’t know, they are even much more intelligent than other commonly kept pets. Plus, they live long!

To those who have birds as their pets, if you want to build a stronger bond with them, training them is a good idea. Not only can training aid in curbing bird’s undesirable behaviors, but it can also be an enjoyable way to spend time together.

Training your bird may seem strenuous, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find all your efforts worth it. By starting with fun and easy tricks, you’ll be appalled at how easy it is to train your birds some easy tricks.

To get you started, just follow these basic and essential guidelines for bird training.

Be patient, don’t get discouraged. Never start a session when you feel disconcerted, impatient, or not in the mood for it. You don’t want to scare your feathered friend. They may take a long time to learn certain tricks; hence, patience is always a virtue.

Teaching your bird some tricks takes a lot of effort. It may take weeks for them to get it, but with patience, commitment, and perseverance, your bird will surely catch up.

Find a suitable place for your training. The training should take place in a quiet room, free of distractions. To make sure that your bird doesn’t get loose, close any windows, doors, and curtains. Provide a safe environment. Turn off any fans, and no other pets should be allowed in the training room. You can also have your bird’s wings clipped to be sure that they do not harm themselves. Use a clip that is specifically designed for wings—you don’t want to hurt your pet.

Set a schedule for training. Plot a specific time each day for practice. You have to integrate training into your bird’s daily routine. This will give your bird an idea when to anticipate their training session. Each session should be brief and should not take longer than twenty minutes. Make that time a fun one for you and your bird to have a good time!

Talk to them. Birds are very vocal creatures. Take a few minutes at the beginning of your session to talk and play with them. Birds are often soothed by the sound of their owner’s voice. Talking to your bird will assure them that the session is going to be a fun one and that they need not to be anxious. Also, talking to them makes them identify you by voice. This creates a tighter bond between you.

Repeat, repeat, repeat. Remember, repetition is the key! When you teach your pet again and again, it will help them retain the information faster and longer.

This is most effective in teaching your parrot how to talk. By repeating the words, your parrot tends to say it back. Opt for some helping tools, such as tape recorders and CDs.

Give your bird a special reward. Look for a special reward that you only give to your pet during training. You can set two rewards: one for every after session, and the other for every progress your bird makes.

In this way, your beautiful feathered pet will have something to look forward to every training session. They will also be motivated to learn the tricks so they can finally have their special treat. Tricks for treats!

Birds are playful, making it possible to teach them to do many tricks. But just like other animals, birds need time to get accustomed to changes in its level of mental stimulation. Hence, do not pressure them into learning the tricks immediately. While on training, don’t forget to have fun with your terrific feathered companion.

 

 

References

Love That Pet. “Bird Tricks: A Bird Training Guide for Beginners.” Accessed October 17, 2016. https://www.lovethatpet.com/small-pets/birds/bird-tricks-bird-training-guide-beginners/

Instructables. “How to Train Bird 101.” Accessed October 17, 2016. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Train-Birds-101/?ALLSTEPS

Hartz. “Bird Training Basics.” Accessed October 17, 2016. http://www.hartz.com/Birds/Training/Bird_Training_Basics.aspx

Kaplan, Elise. “Pet Bird Training Tips for Owners” Petcha. Accessed October 17, 2016. http://petcha.com/pets/pet-bird-training-tips-for-owners/

WikiHow. “How to Train Your Bird.” Accessed October 17, 2016. http://www.wikihow.com/Train-Your-Bird

 

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