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Post by avinet on Apr 8, 2011 11:01:14 GMT 10
A nice article on clicker training is at:- www.parrot.ir/en/clicker-training-as-a-tool-to-help-manage-aggressive-parrots/I've never really tried clicker training - I have a clicker and thought I might try clicker training with Ernie, my male African Grey. After 2 clicks he was copying the sound exactly, and all he wanted to do was get hold of the clicker so he could make it click himself, which he does very well. Maybe I had the wrong approach initially, and I let him regard it as a toy rather than a training aid. cheers, Mike |
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Post by twr on Apr 8, 2011 18:11:39 GMT 10
I'm using a clicker & sesame seeds to get my little yellow chicken, Tinga, stepping up.
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Post by gypsy on Apr 8, 2011 21:48:33 GMT 10
After 2 clicks he was copying the sound exactly, and all he wanted to do was get hold of the clicker so he could make it click himself, which he does very well. LOL, perhaps Ernie was trying to 'train' you Mike  Sorry, it just sounded so funny, or more the pictures in my head of Ernie clicking when you did something right! Anyways, a great article - I am going to look into a clicker now, as I feel that one may assist me in teaching Wally some good things  Sally |
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Post by avinet on Apr 8, 2011 21:58:28 GMT 10
After 2 clicks he was copying the sound exactly, and all he wanted to do was get hold of the clicker so he could make it click himself, which he does very well. LOL, perhaps Ernie was trying to 'train' you Mike Sorry, it just sounded so funny, or more the pictures in my head of Ernie clicking when you did something right! Sally When you have 2 African Greys living in your family room you often get the feeling that you are being trained! cheers, Mike |
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Post by twr on Apr 9, 2011 0:02:31 GMT 10
I'm very jealous of you, Mike. African Greys are my dream bird & you have 2!
I've only ever seen pics & YouTubes of them. I'd love to at least see one fir real one day.
They sure are smart enough to be the ones doing the training. Wonder what trick they will teach you next.
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Post by twr on Apr 9, 2011 0:05:45 GMT 10
Sorry, double post. Can Admin delete please?
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Post by ElyseB on Apr 17, 2011 17:49:08 GMT 10
im a bit of a bird newb so never really knew about clickers. where can i get one.
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Post by ElyseB on Apr 17, 2011 17:53:14 GMT 10
Also i agree twr id love to meet one and im hoping to meet one at the randwick show. but i dont know.
the only way ill get one is to win lotto as the hubbie doesnt like birds as much as i do
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Post by avinet on Apr 17, 2011 21:10:16 GMT 10
im a bit of a bird newb so never really knew about clickers. where can i get one. Some pet shops will sell them - more likely those with a large dog section. We used to have them in our bird area but that would have been an exception amongst pet shops. Also I am sure they are available on line. cheers, Mike |
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Post by twr on Apr 19, 2011 6:38:01 GMT 10
Elyse, look on www.parrotrescuecentre.comThey sell a package that has a book, a stick & a clicker. The probably sell a clicker separate too, but I can't quite remember. |
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Post by ElyseB on Apr 20, 2011 14:47:31 GMT 10
thanks twr they do sell it serrate but id rather get the pack when i enough money so i know how to do it!!! maybe when my stuff sells on ebay  |
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Post by ElyseB on Jul 21, 2011 19:54:52 GMT 10
I bit the bullet and just ordered my clicker and pointer from PRC
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Post by flyingfox5 on Oct 14, 2011 19:11:12 GMT 10
Hi, i bought a clicker from ebay from america, it came with a book of instructions on how to train and for me it is working well, i have had a lot of progress with my lorikeet larry he will step up, fly to me on call, ( i have had a lot of problems with him when it actually comes to flying to me, too busy with what was around him i guess now he knows hes going to get a grape and a click when i call you just wont stop him LOL) any way i recommend it on my experience with a clicker.
regards eileen
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