“Just to brush up on my R+ training skills so we all live happily every after. This is a great idea whether you are on a desert island or not.”
#3 of 5 from
You and Your Parrot on a Desert Island
by rebeccakoconnor
Training is a form of teaching. The subject learns when the trainer positively reinforces or rewards each small step the subject takes towards the desired behavior. In this book the author describes some typical problem behavior scenarios then offers a step-by-step explanation of how to address these problem behaviors using training techniques based on positive reinforcement. Chapters include Preparing the Companion Parrot Owner, Screaming, Biting, Bonding to One Person, Cage Bound Bird and Feather Picking.
