Getting Started: Clicker Training for Birds

by Melinda Johnson

Looking for a new way to have fun playing with your bird buddy? Or is his nickname "Birdzilla" and you have the scars to prove it? Maybe your bird is a depressed little perch potato that refuses to play at all? This new way of training birds with a clicker and treats can dramatically change your bird's behavior and improve your life together. Find out just how smart, affectionate, and fascinating birds can be, with clicker training. * Depressed birds regain their joy in life. * One-person birds warm up to other family members. * Scared birds learn to cooperate with simple care such as nail trimming. * Undesirable behaviors such as screaming and biting fade away. * Baby birds grow up to be outstanding companions. * Rescued and older birds learn to trust, love, and play * Birds win new friends appealing tricks and games Clicker training is wasy and fun! Just follow the simple guidelines in this book. You'll learn to communicate with your bird - and teach your bird to communicate with you - in ways that you never imagined.

Genres: Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Deryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything Melinda said makes so much sense! I can't believe I hadn't thought of things through her lens before. This is going to completely change how I interact with my budgie and my cockatiel. I intentionally powered through this book in one day, so I could jump right into training tomorrow! I definitely recommend this resd for any bird owners!!!

[Kostas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book because my bird is friendly and clearly willing to learn, but is over zealous in his behaviors. This book has advice for owners of birds like mine, plus birds with behavior problems as well. Melinda Johnson explains in simple terms which training models work best and which ones will backfire on you. She even explains conditioning and how it will benefit your bird. I found it an extremely fun and informational read and I can't wait to start training my bird. I have no doubt that we'll be successful thanks to Johnson!

[Klowey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only book of which I am aware, that covers both clicker training (positive reinforcement) and information specifically on birds/parrots, especially with regard to their behavior as prey animals.

If you have parrots and are going to buy only one book on them, buy this one.

I'll update my review with details when I reread.