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There are many benefits to clicker training, including:

It is a positive reinforcement training method, which means that it uses rewards to encourage desired behaviors.
It is a gentle and effective way to train your bird.
It can help to build a strong bond between you and your pet.
It can help to solve behavior problems.
It can be used to teach a variety of behaviors, from simple tricks to complex commands.

To get started with clicker training, you will need a clicker and some high-value treats. A clicker is a small device that makes a clicking sound when you press it. The clicker sound is used to mark the desired behavior. High-value treats are treats that your bird really enjoys, such as pieces of fruit, nuts, or seeds.

Once you have your clicker and treats, you can start training your bird. The first step is to teach your bird to associate the clicker sound with a reward. To do this, simply click the clicker and immediately give your bird a treat. Repeat this several times until your bird understands that the clicker sound means that they are getting a treat.

The Bird School More Clicker Training for Parrots and Other Birds Including: How to do Medical Training (The Bird School Clicker Training 2)

The Bird School. More Clicker Training for Parrots and Other Birds. Including: How to do Medical Training (The Bird School. Clicker Training Book 2)

by Ann Castro

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Once your bird understands the clicker sound, you can start teaching them commands. To teach a command, simply say the command and then click the clicker when your bird performs the desired behavior. Immediately give your bird a treat after you click the clicker. Repeat this several times until your bird understands the command.

Here are some basic commands that you can teach your bird using clicker training:

Target: Teaching your bird to target is a great way to get them started with clicker training. To teach this command, simply hold a target stick in front of your bird's nose and click the clicker when they touch the stick. Repeat this several times until your bird understands that they should touch the stick when they hear the clicker sound.
Step up: This is a useful command for getting your bird to step onto your hand or perch. To teach this command, simply say "step up" and then click the clicker when your bird steps onto your hand or perch. Repeat this several times until your bird understands the command.
Come: This command is useful for calling your bird to you. To teach this command, simply say "come" and then click the clicker when your bird comes to you. Repeat this several times until your bird understands the command.
Speak: This command can be used to teach your bird to speak on command. To teach this command, simply say "speak" and then click the clicker when your bird makes a noise. Repeat this several times until your bird understands the command.
Recall: This command is useful for getting your bird to come to you when they are out of sight. To teach this command, simply say "recall" and then click the clicker when your bird comes to you. Repeat this several times until your bird understands the command.

If you are having trouble clicker training your bird, there are a few things that you can do:

Make sure that you are using high-value treats. Your bird should be really excited to get the treats that you are using.
Make sure that you are clicking the clicker immediately after your bird performs the desired behavior. The clicker sound should mark the exact moment that your bird does the behavior that you want.
Be patient and consistent with your training. It may take some time for your bird to learn the commands.

With patience and consistency, you can teach your bird a variety of behaviors using clicker training. Clicker training is a positive reinforcement training method that is gentle, effective, and fun. It is a great way to build a strong bond with your bird and to teach them new skills.

The Bird School. More Clicker Training for Parrots and Other Birds. Including: How to do Medical Training (The Bird School. Clicker Training Book 2)

by Ann Castro

4.6 out of 5