How easy is it to train a parrot? Funny you should ask. Oddly enough this question comes before nutrition, cage size, compatibility, and life expectancy. The answer? Well that depends not so much on the parrot, but on the owner looking to train the parrot. How much time do you have to dedicate to training? How much patience do you have?
The first two things to look at are dedication and speaking ability.
Are you dedicated to training your parrot? This can be a very slow process and will require
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Bird Tricks – Why Parrots Are Considered the Best Species of Birds to Be Trained
When we talk about animal acts, parrots can showcase a wide variety of entertaining tricks. They are a great fun to watch. Not many people realize that they are a great fun to train as well. Not to forget the fact that they can learn and remember truckloads of tricks.
Unlike other birds, parrots are highly intelligent, and they have a very sound memory. If you teach them a particular trick, they might even remember it for lifelong. One often feels the need to demonstrate tricks time and again
Unlike other birds, parrots are highly intelligent, and they have a very sound memory. If you teach them a particular trick, they might even remember it for lifelong. One often feels the need to demonstrate tricks time and again
Sunday, December 26, 2010
The Secret to Teaching Your Parrot to Talk – In One Month Or Less
If you’ve been doing internet searches on how to teach your parrot to talk, you’ve no doubt come across various programs and softwares that claim to reveal secrets and guarantee to get your bird talking in one month. Don’t waste your money. These programs are effective, no doubt, but there’s no need to pay for this “secret”. It’s simple. The secret is repetition.
Birds learn to speak by hearing certain sounds and sound combinations repeated frequently.
Birds learn to speak by hearing certain sounds and sound combinations repeated frequently.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Clicker Training – Does it Work With a Parrot?
Yes, it of course does. Although clicker training was originally reserved for dogs, it is now commonly practiced for training parrots too. As a matter of fact, it is one of the surest means of training a parrot various tricks like picking a nut from between your lips, ringing a toy bell or sorting playing cards. It also involves a subtle communication between you and your parrot.
A clicker basically is a small hand-held device which when pressed, produces a clicking noise that is somewhat
A clicker basically is a small hand-held device which when pressed, produces a clicking noise that is somewhat
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Pet City Balcatta would like to wish everybody a happy and safe holiday season.We are closed Christmas Day, Saturday 25th December, however we are open all other public holidays including, boxing day, Monday and Tuesday public holidays and New Years Day.We hope to see all our valued customers in the New Year! Updates by Pet City Balcatta
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Employment Opportunity @ Pet City Cockburn
Pet City Cockburn are looking for an experienced senior staff member to join their team at Cockburn South Central to start immediately. The successful applicant would have retail experience and a love for customer service. They must be able to work 3-4 days a week and be available on weekends as the store is open 7 days per week. Please forward an application letter and resume to: Pet CityCockburn South Central30/87 Armadale Road 6164 Updates by Pet City Balcatta
How to Train Lovebirds – 3 Fun Tricks For Your Lovebird
Want to learn how to train lovebirds? This article talks about 3 fun tricks you can teach your lovebird and how to go about training them to do each trick. The principle for each trick is the same, show them what to do, reward the behavior each time, be consistent and have fun.
1. Make a Basket: Ever seen a lovebird play basketball? Sure, they can’t use a traditional basketball since they would probably get flattened, but if you have a small bird size ball and even a homemade hoop, you
1. Make a Basket: Ever seen a lovebird play basketball? Sure, they can’t use a traditional basketball since they would probably get flattened, but if you have a small bird size ball and even a homemade hoop, you
Monday, December 20, 2010
How to Train a Lovebird – 3 Tricks You Can Teach Your Lovebird
In this article we will discuss how to train a lovebird and 3 tricks you can teach your lovebird. Of course there are many more tricks that you can teach them, but these are some of the basic tricks you may want to start with. Before beginning to teach them tricks you will want to be comfortable handling your bird, if they have any behavioral issues, like biting or fearfulness, you will want to address these things before attempting to teach them the tricks below.
1. Wave: A lovebird can learn
1. Wave: A lovebird can learn
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Training Lovebirds – 3 Reasons to Train a Lovebird
This article will discuss training lovebirds and 3 reasons you should start. There are many different types of training, some can be for behavioral issues and others can just be for fun. No matter your motivation, the 3 reasons below are why you should start training today.
1. Build a Strong Bond: Having a bird just sit in a cage and spend most of their time alone is not a good life for these creatures. Lovebirds and other parrots have a lot of potential for doing so much more than that and
1. Build a Strong Bond: Having a bird just sit in a cage and spend most of their time alone is not a good life for these creatures. Lovebirds and other parrots have a lot of potential for doing so much more than that and
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Cockatiel Care Secrets
Cockatiel Training
Cockatiel Care Secrets
Recommended Reading
Cockatiel Care Secrets is a great ebook I found online which you can download right now.
Cockatiels or otherwise known as weiros are one of the most affectionate types of birds. They’re usually happy and playful. The downside would be that they tend to be too perky to the point of being annoying. This is why it is important that bird owners know some basic cockatiel training techniques to handle your bird’s behavior.
One of
Cockatiel Care Secrets
Recommended Reading
Cockatiel Care Secrets is a great ebook I found online which you can download right now.
Cockatiels or otherwise known as weiros are one of the most affectionate types of birds. They’re usually happy and playful. The downside would be that they tend to be too perky to the point of being annoying. This is why it is important that bird owners know some basic cockatiel training techniques to handle your bird’s behavior.
One of
Train Your Bird – Learn the Best Techniques
Birds can be trained but it is important that you have a lot of patience with them so that they will obey you. You need to designate one person that is in your household to be the one who does the training. Remember it is going to take some time before they understand your commands so keep working at it even if you get frustrated. If you want to teach the bird to sit on your hand then you need to get the bird used to your hand being in the cage. You should spend time petting the bird and
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Pet City Joondalup Coming Online
Pet City Joondalup are coming online!Welcome to the new blog dedicated to the Pet City Store located in Joondalup Western Australia.In the near future our customers will be able to photos and videos of pets and animals we have in stock, view of our live auctions and keep up with all the latest specials we have to offer. In addition we will be posting regular tips and information on Pet Care covering all categories of pets we cater to from Birds and Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians, Rabbits Guinea
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Training Your Pet Parrot
Training your pet parrot can be a rewarding experience, just as training a dog or cat would. The difference with your pet parrot is that it can talk, or actually repeat the words that you taught the bird to speak. It will be much easier if your pet parrot was hand raised prior to its purchase, as compared to the bird being raised by its own parents.
Earning your bird’s trust is the first step. Once that is established, work hard to keep it. Do not ever discipline your bird using force,
Earning your bird’s trust is the first step. Once that is established, work hard to keep it. Do not ever discipline your bird using force,
Monday, December 13, 2010
The RSPCA: Australia’s Advocate for Animal Welfare and Adoptions
Preventing Cruelty, Protecting Lives, Promoting Animal Welfare
Our nation is blessed with a number of animal hero organisations, and we wanted to introduce one of the leading authorities in animal welfare to you. The RSPCA is a nationwide animal welfare charity that promotes the care and protection of animals. This organisation is empowered by a wonderful network of campaign teams, community volunteers, shelters, special constables, vets and animal scientists.
What does the RSPCA
Our nation is blessed with a number of animal hero organisations, and we wanted to introduce one of the leading authorities in animal welfare to you. The RSPCA is a nationwide animal welfare charity that promotes the care and protection of animals. This organisation is empowered by a wonderful network of campaign teams, community volunteers, shelters, special constables, vets and animal scientists.
What does the RSPCA
Care For and Train Your Friendly Birds
Living With Companion Birds
Information and resources on companion birds.
For bird lovers.
Whether your thinking about buying your first parrot or you already have a companion bird and are just looking for information to help take the best care of your birds you have come to the right place. Here you can discover all kinds of helpful information for parrots and other pet birds.
Everything from how to hand rear a baby bird and teaching any bird new tricks.
If your struggling with a
Information and resources on companion birds.
For bird lovers.
Whether your thinking about buying your first parrot or you already have a companion bird and are just looking for information to help take the best care of your birds you have come to the right place. Here you can discover all kinds of helpful information for parrots and other pet birds.
Everything from how to hand rear a baby bird and teaching any bird new tricks.
If your struggling with a
Sunday, December 12, 2010
How to House Break a Bird
When people think of the term “house breaking” they usually think of training a dog or cat where to properly relieve themselves. There is how a technique available to train a bird proper pooping manners. Even though bird poop has no odor, it still makes living with a bird so much easier if they have some sort of training. Life is easier without lots of bird poop on your shoulder.
The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20
The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20
How to House Break a Bird
When people think of the term “house breaking” they usually think of training a dog or cat where to properly relieve themselves. There is how a technique available to train a bird proper pooping manners. Even though bird poop has no odor, it still makes living with a bird so much easier if they have some sort of training. Life is easier without lots of bird poop on your shoulder.
The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20
The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20
Friday, December 10, 2010
Training Your Hook Bills and Other Birds
Training your Birds or Parrots takes some time and patients. I had two Quaker parrots that I rescued, and when I brought them home all they did was scream and bite, at first I thought it was because they were in new surroundings and all new people.
The noisy behavior kept up, so I started to ask people who had experience with birds and Parrots training, how I could remedy their actions and noise.
I approached the parrots and spoke in a low tone and gently put my finger below the perch and
The noisy behavior kept up, so I started to ask people who had experience with birds and Parrots training, how I could remedy their actions and noise.
I approached the parrots and spoke in a low tone and gently put my finger below the perch and
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Pet Training – How to Train Your Bird
Many different kinds of domesticated birds can make enjoyable companions when taken care of properly and treated with love and respect. Although if your bird is not socialized and mentally stimulated daily with shred able toys, ropes, and treats, bouts of depression and aggression can develop, especially in the absence of socializing your parrot. A few of the problems that can occur include squawking, biting and even your bird biting you.
The key to training your bird is having patience. Birds
The key to training your bird is having patience. Birds
Monday, December 6, 2010
Lovebird Training – 3 Important Steps to Successfully Train a Lovebird
This article will discuss lovebird training and 3 important steps to successfully train a lovebird. Most bird owners don’t even know the full potential of what parrots can do, especially those that have a parrot that typically can’t learn to talk. Lovebirds can learn many things however, and spending time with them regularly will result in a bird that knows far more than just how to sit in a cage.
1. Favorite Treat: As with any pet, positive reinforcement works best. With birds,
1. Favorite Treat: As with any pet, positive reinforcement works best. With birds,
Saturday, December 4, 2010
How to Teach Your Bird to Step Up
All pets benefit from training and this includes birds. A natural physical behavior would be stepping up and is a fairly easy command to teach your bird. Added benefits of teaching your bird this command will include your ability to enforce your higher status, it will help your bird overcome his natural fear, and it will strengthen the bond between you.
Your training sessions should be short, around 15 minutes.
Always make sure to train in a room that has no distractions, be sure to be
Your training sessions should be short, around 15 minutes.
Always make sure to train in a room that has no distractions, be sure to be
Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Training Your Pet Bird
If the only animal training you have done in the past has been with a dog then you need to stop right now and rethink everything you know about animal training! Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. Most birds have never been “domesticated” Dogs are always looking to the leader of the pack, following his or her lead and trying to please them. Parrots on the other hand see themselves as your equal. Their greatest pleasure is not to do exactly what you say when you say
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Which Dog Breed is Right For Me?
Considering a new dog?
Find out which breed may be best for you!
Every soon-to-be dog owner contemplates this critical question; which dog breed is truly the best for you? You may currently favour a particular dog breed already or have heard great things about another dog breed. Each breed does feature personalities and qualities either unique to their classification (herding, sporting, toy/companion, terrier, ect) or to that individual breed type.
Despite classifications used for
Find out which breed may be best for you!
Every soon-to-be dog owner contemplates this critical question; which dog breed is truly the best for you? You may currently favour a particular dog breed already or have heard great things about another dog breed. Each breed does feature personalities and qualities either unique to their classification (herding, sporting, toy/companion, terrier, ect) or to that individual breed type.
Despite classifications used for
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