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Parrot training

Parrots haven’t been domesticated for thousands of years like dogs or cats, which means training is crucial at every stage of their life if you want to build a solid relationship. From the first steps with a terrified new bird to amazingly complex tricks that really show how smart our feathered friends really are: knowing how to go about parrot training is an extremely important tool for any parrot owner.

Let’s go into training topics like how to tame a parrot, teaching your bird tricks and other handy tips to help you understand what goes on in their mind and how to work with them.

Male cockatiel parrot sitting on person's arm.

Help, My Cockatiel Hates Me! | What Should I Do?

Published: May 17, 2022Modified: December 31, 2023

If you’ve just added a new cockatiel to your family and it turns out it isn’t quite as hand-tame as you thought, it can be easy to think your bird …

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Blue and white budgie parakeet sitting on a person's hand. | How to train a parakeet

How To Train A Parakeet | In 3 Simple Steps!

Published: September 25, 2020Modified: January 7, 2024

Is it possible to train a parakeet to do basic commands or even more complicated tricks? It is! Even tiny budgies are very smart and responsive to training. If you’re …

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  • Home
  • Contact
  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots