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 Parrot
Tricks: Teaching Parrots with Positive Reinforcement
by Tani Robar & Diane Grindol
By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent,
and social animals who love attention, communication, and socialization.
You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train
your bird, teaching him/her behaviors that will make your lives
more enjoyable, such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command,
and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach
your parrot all kinds of tricks. From the essential basics of obedience
training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends,
this book covers techniques to use during the "get acquainted"
period; setting up a training area and using food as a training
tool; training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues;
necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay;
the basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks; simple
tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow; tricks
based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the
peg, and stacking cups; advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon,
pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard;
innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities; chaining
tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox; verbalizations
and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward
Method; and directions for making simple props. With this book,
patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship
with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get
your parrot to jump through hoops for you — literally!
Item Number: 916
ISBN: 0764584618
Pages: 210 pp.
Published: 2006
Illustrations: Black/white and color photos
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 6.25" x 9.5"
Price: $20.00
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