Post by Kate on Jan 8, 2015 16:21:09 GMT 10
Could anyone please recommend a good tricks training book/website/DVD?
I have a 3 month old fully flighted Sun Conure, and in the 4 days he's been home he has learned to step up, lay on his back, come when called (and often when not called!), lift his wings on request (we are working towards the full Phoenix pose), and has almost perfected high 5 and the first steps in rolling over. Today we have had 3 flukes(?) where he has left us, flown to his cage top, pooped and then flown back. He has also learned that the only places he is allowed to perch are on his cage top, his play gym or us (but not on heads). He has almost ceased screaming and now makes a much softer call in greeting and for attention. Every day he has perfected the previous day's training and is asking for more.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as he is learning so fast I am running out of ideas to keep him engaged for the rest of our lives together!
I have a 3 month old fully flighted Sun Conure, and in the 4 days he's been home he has learned to step up, lay on his back, come when called (and often when not called!), lift his wings on request (we are working towards the full Phoenix pose), and has almost perfected high 5 and the first steps in rolling over. Today we have had 3 flukes(?) where he has left us, flown to his cage top, pooped and then flown back. He has also learned that the only places he is allowed to perch are on his cage top, his play gym or us (but not on heads). He has almost ceased screaming and now makes a much softer call in greeting and for attention. Every day he has perfected the previous day's training and is asking for more.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as he is learning so fast I am running out of ideas to keep him engaged for the rest of our lives together!