Parrot Training: A Guide to Taming and Gentling Your Avian Companion

• ISBN13: 9780764563270
• Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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Product Description
In paperback at last — the definitive guide to parrot training.

Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner’s Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved pets. You get:

• Hands-on advice from one of the nation’s foremost parrot authorities
• A thorough explanation of “normal” parrot behavior and the benefits of training
• Coverage of everything from gentling fledglings and basic obedience to potty training, speech, and tricks”

I need help taming a cockatiel?

I bought this black and white female cockatiel from a pet store and took it home.Once I bought it home, I put it in a large cage with food, water, and toys. I don’t know why, but whenever I came near it, it screams and flies to the corner of the cage. I can’t take her out, because she screams and bites. Any websites,processes,or something to tame this little guy? The store employee said she was hand raised and young. I’ve had her for over 3 months. I will do anything HELP!

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Taming & Training Cockatiels

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Taming Cockatiels- 3 Facts to Know About Cockatiels Before Taming Them!

Cockatiels can be quite the handful if you don’t know how to tame them properly. They can screech, squawk, bite and even pluck their own feathers out continuously if they are not tamed. Taming these little creatures can be very fun as long as you know all the simple little tricks and secrets. Even before that’s begun however, there are a few things we should go over about your feathered friends personality. 

You get to know your family well, you get to know your friends well, you even try to understand your lover, but isn’t it time to start understanding your pet cockatiel? Taming cockatiels is very important; after all, you do live with them every day. 

For starters, Here are three major insights that will help you understand a cockatiel. 

1) As much as you love your bird, you should be aware that this little species may have a mild case of ADHD. Cockatiels are fun because they are filled with energetic interactive traits and are full of personality. They are not necessarily the calm, laid back, watch life roll by types. They like to interact, get involved and receive real attention. Just like humans, If they don’t get certain needs met, they feel very wound up and it will show in their behavior in disturbing ways. 

In this way, your cockatiel can also be compared to a pet dog that is somewhat hyperactive. Many dog owners notice if they don’t walk their dog regularly, the dog is more aggressive in nature and more prone to biting. As you study and read about cockatiels, you will learn how to handle them properly, provide them with the right toys, and give them a plenty of time out of their cage in a safe area. When these needs are met, behavior begins to turn around drastically. 

2) As you give your cockatiel attention, you don’t want to be an enabler. What do I mean by this? When these little guys start plucking their feathers viciously, they usually want attention. Don’t go over and give them attention right then. Instead, walk over after they stop plucking and play with them some. They will learn that self abuse is not a good cry for help but good behavior receives love and attention. 

3) The next thing to know is that your cockatiel loves variety. They like toys to be changed up occasionally. Even change the scenery of their cage some every couple weeks. It’s amazing what an impact this can have on a bird. Cages should be wide and if possible contain several perch levels. Stainless steel or powder-coated cages tend to be best. These birds come from a wild and active social background but doing these things will make your home a much better place. 

This is just the beginning of understanding your cockatiel. The real exciting secrets of handling them and taming them is fun and easy when you know the right methods. People are actually shocked when they discover these secrets. That also means no loud chirping, hissing, feather biting etc. 

For the best source I’ve found for taming these little birds, go to Taming Cockatiels

or visit http://www.squidoo.com/tamingcockatiels

 

Tips on taming and training cockatiel?

I just got my cockateil today. She is 5 months old. She is kinda shy and she hisses when I put my hand in her cage but she doesn’t bite when I pick her up. She stays in my hand for about 2 minutes then flies away. I just had someone clip her wings about 10 minutes ago.

Taming and Training Cockatiels

Product Description

This completely revised edition of the best-selling Taming and Training Cockatiels provides the information that all cockatiel owners should have to choose, care for, tame, and train the perfect companion cockatiel. The book covers basic topics such as feeding, housing, health care, in addition to step-by-step instructions for training basic commands and more advanced tricks. Includes helpful advice on dealing with problem behaviors and socialization.

Taming and Training Cockatiels

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