Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Discover How To Start Teaching Parrot Tricks

Copyright (c) 2010 Kaye Dennan

So you now have a new parrot and have it all
settled in its new home. Good on you! That is
not always an easy task as they don't like
change. You cannot cuddle a parrot like you can a
kitten or a puppy and that is why it can be a
little more difficult.

But have you been faced with a lot of noise and
fuss yet? Most probably! That is how they will
react until you can start bonding with it.

It now becomes the time to form a relationship
with your parrot where it is comfortable with you
and with you moving around it and putting your
hand in its cage.

They make a lot of noise and fuss because that is
their defence system for frightening predators
away so until he gets used to you he will
probably keep on with all the racket. Don't be
afraid though. As long as you don't go too near
he most likely will not bite. He is just telling
you he is not happy!

So let's make him happy and gain his trust.

Gaining his trust is allowing you to move closer
and closer to him without him feeling threatened.

To start gaining his trust it is good if he is
outside the cage, but if not that is OK too. He
will come out eventually.

The best approach is to slowly walk towards the
parrot until such time as it starts to look wary
of you. Stop there for about 10 seconds and walk
away. Repeat the process every 30 seconds.
Once you have managed to get within 3 feet of the
bird stay at that distance and raise your arm
towards him with the palm and fingers down.
Again keep repeating this motion until the parrot
stops its squawking and you can comfortably move
a little closer.

The parrot is going to remain cautious for some
time but eventually it will let you get closer.
When it does, use the same hand motion putting it
near its feet. The idea is to eventually get him
to step onto your hand.

To entice him to step forward onto your hand you
may need to hold some food out in front so that
he steps forward to take it. Once he has stepped
forward onto your hand give him the treat
immediately because he has done well. And so
have you!

It is not easy walking towards a large parrot
that is squawking and flapping his wings at you,
especially when he has that large beak open.

How quickly you are successful will depend on how
confidently you can betray yourself to the bird
and also on his past experiences. But do
persevere as it will be well worthwhile and a
strong bond will be forged.

Just a tip here, if the bird is looking alarmed
before you even start this initial training,
leave it until you and he both are feeling and
looking relaxed. Teaching a parrot tricks
requires both the parrot and the owner to be
relaxed.

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Kaye Dennan has been a parrot owner for over 20
years.Parrot enthusiasts will find much more
information on all types of parrots at the
following website http://petparrotsecrets.com
where they can also sign up to my FREE '10
Secrets to Caring for a Pet Parrot' mini-course.

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