Lullx
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- Mar 6, 2015
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- Parrots
- Nephele - Baby CAG | Genevieve & Phaedrus - Green Cheeks | Lucy - Lutino Cockatiel | Ludo, Zero & Anzu - Budgerigars
Prop Training - Yea or Nay? (All parrot species welcome!)
I'm trying to put together a loose game-plan for training my baby CAG after he gets properly used to being home and the like (coming home in late June/July). I know that they love structure and a set schedule, but since he isn't home yet, I'm just trying to draw up a rough draft right now, and will later alter it to fit his individual personality.
I was wondering what other grey owners (TAGs as well!) thought of trick and prop training? Of course I'd love to hear about other species working with props, too!
Do greys seem to thrive with and enjoy prop training? I know it's always up to the individual bird, but I mean in a general sense. I'm aware of how smart they are, but is prop training... Insulting? Tacky? Do they think it's hilarious and fun? I'm worried largely about "advertising" any tricks my grey can do, and making people want one for the wrong reasons.
I don't mean to turn my beloved into a party trick, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to keep him engaged and challenged and having fun! I also know that training is obviously a great way to bond.
I want my baby to be confident and given the opportunity to reach his full potential. I'd imagine that prop training will help with his coordination and reasoning skills.
...And of course it would be a nice bonus to be able to show off my smarty pants to family and friends. But I want to do this strictly for the potential benefit of my little one.
I randomly came across some bird skates while I was searching for something completely unrelated (funny how that works, huh?), and I laughed so hard and thought it would be hilarious to teach my grey to skate (especially because I'm very uncoordinated myself and never really got the hang of roller skates).
So I looked around a bit and found a site that sells a few different trick props.
So what's your opinion on prop training greys? Good idea, or... not so much?
If you personally prop train, what are your greys' favorite prop(s)? Any you'd advise me against?
I'm trying to put together a loose game-plan for training my baby CAG after he gets properly used to being home and the like (coming home in late June/July). I know that they love structure and a set schedule, but since he isn't home yet, I'm just trying to draw up a rough draft right now, and will later alter it to fit his individual personality.
I was wondering what other grey owners (TAGs as well!) thought of trick and prop training? Of course I'd love to hear about other species working with props, too!
Do greys seem to thrive with and enjoy prop training? I know it's always up to the individual bird, but I mean in a general sense. I'm aware of how smart they are, but is prop training... Insulting? Tacky? Do they think it's hilarious and fun? I'm worried largely about "advertising" any tricks my grey can do, and making people want one for the wrong reasons.
I don't mean to turn my beloved into a party trick, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to keep him engaged and challenged and having fun! I also know that training is obviously a great way to bond.
I want my baby to be confident and given the opportunity to reach his full potential. I'd imagine that prop training will help with his coordination and reasoning skills.
...And of course it would be a nice bonus to be able to show off my smarty pants to family and friends. But I want to do this strictly for the potential benefit of my little one.
I randomly came across some bird skates while I was searching for something completely unrelated (funny how that works, huh?), and I laughed so hard and thought it would be hilarious to teach my grey to skate (especially because I'm very uncoordinated myself and never really got the hang of roller skates).
So I looked around a bit and found a site that sells a few different trick props.
So what's your opinion on prop training greys? Good idea, or... not so much?
If you personally prop train, what are your greys' favorite prop(s)? Any you'd advise me against?
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