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Behavior and Speech In Pet Parrots

Information on parrot behavior and speech. Birds are very intelligent and this allows them to do remarkable things, but can also lead to behavior problems if their intelligence is not harnessed in a positive manner.
Bird Training Tips: The Basics
Most parrots respond well to training as they thrive on the interaction with their owners as well as the intellectual stimulation. When starting out, teaching a couple of basic skills to your parrot will make handling your parrot easier and set the stage for further training.
Teaching a Pet Parot To Step Up
The importance of teaching the step up command to pet parrots and the basic steps involved.
Teaching a Pet Parrot to Step Down
The steps involved in teaching a pet parrto to step down off your hand or a perch.
Training Birds - Petting Your Bird
Many birds do not necessarily like being petting, but by understanding their behavior you can train them to get used to being petted.

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