PLEASE HELP![Video Description]

[Abomination]

Okay guys, i'm able to get a video to actually show my difficulties.

If there's any suggestions, PLEASE let me know.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi3HQjpGH74&feature=youtu.be"]Problem Stepping Up - YouTube[/ame]

 

[gremikbroof2amazons]

i am new to having a birds ,but to me it may be that he needs to be challenged to learn a new trick with stepping up ,, instead of taking your finger to him have him learn to jump or fly to your hand ,but it could be that sitting on your shoulder is the place he feels safe and he just doesnt want to leave it yet.

 

[Allee]

Abomination, first I want to say you have an adorable parrot there, and IMHO a very cooperative one. It's hard to reach the level of trust that your bird obviously has with you. You said he had no problem stepping up the first two months? That's pretty normal and that's also why the first months with a new parrot are called, 'The Honeymoon Phase'.

When his behavior changed, did your feelings change too. Parrots are like sponges, they pick up on our moods and react to them. He appears to be very comfortable with you, and that could be why he's pushing his boundaries. I think you have the right idea to go back to square one with training. I wouldn't allow him on your shoulder until you've worked through his stepping up issues. Try keeping him on your hand or forearm while you work with him. Have you tried clicker training? A new approach is more likely to be affective and keep your student focused. You also said he's molting, that causes some birds to be especially grouchy. Another possibility for the behavior change could be your bird is reaching sexual maturity. If it's hormones, the good news is you'll both survive. Good luck and if you have a chance to make a video of his progress, I'd love to see it.

 

[Abomination]

Allee, I really appreciate that, makes me a bit more hopeful on this topic. I'm not sure the best way to click-train animals, dogs seem to be an easier breed to use it with. But as far as clicking, I'm assuming every time they cooperate, a click is a rewarding sound, and maybe add a treat to get their mindstate like that?

Just a few inquiries I'm hoping him and i can work together on

 

[veimar]

What a great bird and how well he trusts you! I'm not any expert, but quite frankly I don't see any problem here - he steps up very well, and if he doesn't sometimes wanna go down from your shoulder is totally normal. Does he have a favorite treat? I taught my conure to step up putting a sunflower seed behind my finger and he had to step on the finger to get it. It was difficult to teach him to step up - he was not even comparable with yours! Now he steps up pretty well, but only if HE wants, but usually he is fine.