Question: How Do I Teach My Parrot to Step Down
Answer: General Tips

Practice in short, frequent sessions
Use lots of positive reinforcement; never hit or scream at your bird.
Always end your training session on a positive note — if your bird is struggling wait for a successful try, reward your bird lavishly, and move on to [...]

Question: How Do I Teach my Parrot to Step Up?
Answer: General Tips

Practice in short, frequent sessions
Use lots of positive reinforcement; never hit or scream at your bird.
Always end your training session on a positive note — if your bird is struggling wait for a successful try, reward your bird lavishly, and move on to something [...]

Training pet parrots has benefits that extend well beyond the entertainment value of a parrot that can talk and do tricks. Training will strengthen the bond you have with your parrot, who will look forward to the one-on-one attention involved in training sessions, especially when success means lots of praise and attention along with favorite [...]