I'm not sure how to process this ...

[Stitchthestitch]

And if I'm projecting it think Albie understood more than what she actually did.

But. I needed to go to the shop and she flew to the curtain pole out of reach. so I said to her if she came down and left me put her away I'll get her a nice snack from the shop .....and she did just that . She came down immediately ,stepped up beautifully and let me put her away with out any fuss what do ever.

Obviously I let her have a small corner of a custard cream biscuit because I told her she would get a snack when I got back .


She understood what I said right? and I'm not imagining it right ? Because it's normally a massive faff for 10 minutes to get her into her cage

 

[Jcas]

I wouldn’t be surprised! Birds can be so smart. A lot of birds seem smarter than dogs and even my dog is capable of processing delayed scenarios (“ lie down and we’ll go outside in ten minutes,” and after laying quietly for roughly, ten minutes she’s up and whining at me again). So I totally think a bird has basic skills of reasoning. Plus, those skills are probably enhanced by the fact that birds seem to process language better than a lot of species. Of course, just because she understands you, that doesn’t mean Albie will listen to you again. . .

 

[maddox]

I don't think you are projecting at all! A few times Maddox has surprised me with his ability to understand me beyond just the normal commands like "step up" or "don't bite". Albie totally knew the deal you brokered!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

I wouldn’t be surprised! Birds can be so smart. A lot of birds seem smarter than dogs and even my dog is capable of processing delayed scenarios (“ lie down and we’ll go outside in ten minutes,” and after laying quietly for roughly, ten minutes she’s up and whining at me again). So I totally think a bird has basic skills of reasoning. Plus, those skills are probably enhanced by the fact that birds seem to process language better than a lot of species. Of course, just because she understands you, that doesn’t mean Albie will listen to you again. . .

She rarely listens as it is

 

[onamom]

Absolutely she may have understood! Ona does things like this a lot that really surprise me.

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Absolutely she may have understood! Ona does things like this a lot that really surprise me.

She's crazy smart , I worry I don't do enough with her

 

[onamom]

She's crazy smart , I worry I don't do enough with her

I completely empathize with that feeling. With 5 pets in the house I struggle at times to feel like they all get what they need in terms of training and stimulation. Some days it’s hard and we just have to do our best.