... Well done Kim. What a shame that Q wants to kill Number One. I was hoping you might keep her. Who named her? Dean has a way of placing his young birds...
... Fly-to-me and fly-to-perch are the behaviors that I've found most useful. Fly-to-me is nice if the bird is across the room and you want it on your hand;...
... It might be jealously, or he might have issues with telephones in general. My bronzewing pionus is freaked out by all sorts of objects, and will try to...
but "drop it" sounds even better if the bird has gotten into something it shouldn't. Gee Nate, Its a lot more fun to try to grab the back of the earing out of ...
Hi Mona, No, I don't mind sharing Tuchis' problem story as I really need to start working with him to get him to start being a better behaved little grey ball...
... on her ... change my ... number of ... making the ... enjoy, and ... Pam, Don't think of making the play areas being reinforcing because of praise YOU...
Ashley, I appreciate your outlook. I am also one who does not keep a
certain schedule. Over the years with all my animals I have caught some
flack over that...
... "Snot," "devil bird," "headstrong?"--Dr. Friedman is big about not using labels. So am I about using "pejorative labels"----though I rather like the...
That is a good observation Tana. When I brought Artha home the breeder's partner said to me, 'He (at that time Artha was a cock) will be anything you want him...
Can I add to that a very simple fun toy. Tie 3 wooden coat hangers to one another and hang them from a hook in the ceiling. They make a playstand, a swing and...
Janet, can you give me an idea of what to look for in the archives as I don
t have time to go through all. My main concern right now is getting my
birds to...
Good morning Vicky, ... Whenever the responses of one of my birds changes like that, it's inevitably because of me (the trainer), not the bird. Either because...
Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll try a DRA as well. I'll let you all know in a week how things are going. Even the last few days have been better. - Robin and...
This is a REALLY GREAT training plan Nate. Also, the phone can be answered and ask the person to hang on a moment, while you go put the bird wherever with a...
Robin wrote: "I was hoping the list would be able to help with his problem. He's flying to attack me while I'm on the cordless phone. (he's apparently done...
Nate Waddoups <thoughts@...> wrote: Barbara H had some interesting advice for teaching "drop it." Basically, give the bird the cue, offer a treat, click...
Vicky wrote: "She has always come to me almost every time I've called her since a baby but lately she is feeling her "oats" and gets up high where I can only...
... Others have given you some good suggestions. I wonder though what does "attack" mean? Is it a vicious bite? Or does he just fly to you and then want to...
... as I don ... getting my ... Vicky, I wouldn't be looking in the FF archives for a training program for a reliable recall. I suggest you join a parrot...
Ok so it isn't THAT bad.....but I AIN'T no Kim Knox! hahahahah We had a blast last night. Targeting was the name of the night. All I have done up to this...
Sounds wonderful Dean and guess what? I'm going to actually do it this winter too! :-) I'm going to teach one of my birds (probably a Red Bellied) and agility...
Dean wrote: "The fun part is seeing the birds "get it" if you will. My problem now is I feel "stuck" if you will. What do I do next. I know the steps need...
... I think I remember where I posted it, and I don't have access there. I'll fire up my old home computer and see if it isn't still in my Sent Mailbox or...
Jen: Thanks for sharing that very descriptive post...... It seems that you have an interesting situation to deal with...Tuchi sure does sound like a...
Hi Louise, "... What a shame that Q wants to kill Number One. I was hoping you might keep her. " Kim: Knowing Number One was going to go to another home, I've...
Hi Jen, My TAG baby boy Kaya is 9 months old and definitly stepped into the role of ruler of the animals in the household very quickly. He's a bold,...
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... boy, do I know what you mean. When I am outside the only place I can keep my treat pouch where the corellas can't get to it is in my bra. I keep a few...
Mona, Thank you for the positive feedback. Yes, my little Tuchie used to go to all sorts of places when I was more involved with the rescue. He would come to...
... No problem...You obviously have a great deal of affection for this little guy...and your posts are fun to read. Yes, my little Tuchie used to ... He's...
... Agreed. In fact I have -and have had- birds that not only don't know to avoid water, but actually gravitate towards it. I have to be particularly careful...
