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KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED!

By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, Parrot Tricks covers:
* Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period
* Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool
* Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues
* Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay
* The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks
* Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow
* Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups
* Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard
* Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities
* Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox
* Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method
* Directions for making simple props


With this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you--literally! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Nice book to understand parrots
I found the book very useful. It explains the "psychology" of parrots and the best ways to teach them tricks. I recommend it!

pARROT tRICKS
Easy to read and follow.At times I feel it could be more detailed but I have not tried anything yet.I am amazed at the number of tricks included

Great!
Well written and clear, helped me teach even my two bratty green-cheeks some good tricks. Also helped to improve the overall relationship between my birds and me.

Parrot Book In PERFECT Order!
I was thrilled to receive this book as I just rescued an umbrella cockatoo and know absolutely NOTHING about birds.It is already helping me teach him new tricks.It is an excellent book.I am ecstatic with my purchase from this seller and will use them again in future.

Great Book
Easy to follow book.I was able to get my caique to do some of the tricks. ... Read more

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In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you’ll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don’t let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. Learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your parrot. ... Read more

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Why does my bird do that
If you are a Parrot lover, there was nothing in this book that was helpful. It was all stuff that you should know.

Invaluable
Without this guide, I'd be spending thousands of dollars on visits to the exotic Veterinarian! It has wonderful insights on my birds' unigue language. ... Read more

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A misunderstanding causes a rift in the friendship between Mrs. Goosebump and Max the parrot, until a burglary brings an unexpected solution. ... Read more

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Max, the Bad-Talking Parrot
I have to disagree with Publisher's remarks as well.I have read this book to countless kindergarten classes and every class has rolled on the floor laughing at Max's rhymes.It is THE most requested read-aloud over and over...of course that is helped by my reading Max's voice in a croaky, parrot-like voice.

My favorite childhood book
Publishers Weekly is very wrong.I finally broke down and purchased my favorite childhood book, and even as I go back and read it, it brings a smile to my face.Max's rhymes are cute and hilarious, and the book does not promote bad language.
Basically, the book is about a woman, her parrot Max, and the neighbor Mrs. Goosebump.Max gets upset when he hears his dear friend Mrs. Goosebump say he's ugly, so every time she comes around, he insults her.Max talks only in rhyme, so this is quite cute.Anyway, a theft occurs and Max ends up saving the day-not by his bad-talking but by saying one of his nonbad trademark phrases.This is an adorable book that will make kids laugh (and probably some adults, too).It also teaches great lessons about not jumping to conclusions, how insults hurt others, and how being ugly gets you nowhere. ... Read more

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Some Outdated Information, but Some Good Information too.
This book is obviously dated as it was written back when wild caught birds were available due to the fact that domestic raised birds were difficult to find. Annette, therefore gives information on taming a frightened bird instead of on a new baby African Grey Parrot loving to be cuddled.

She provides good information on the need for proper sized cages & play areas as well as information on making your bird's own climbing structure.

She has listed a good selection of foods to feed your bird, although there is no mention of a pelleted diet, which has now become a good basic staple in many birds' diets.

She has a section on diseases & how to keep your bird healthy with good information for you to follow.

The section on Understanding African Gray Parrots is very thorough and informative. This section, combined with the good information in several of the other sections, outweigh the dated information in a couple of the other sections of the book.

Annette Wolter, African Grey Parrots
The publications (books) will be rated as soon as I have read them 2 times. However I would like to write an ordinary paper for publication in a well recommended international journal.

Can you recommend one? Or shall I surch for it myself?

The topic should include: How to bye an African Grey. Do not mix up parrots and dogs. Dogs, the humans establichedcontact with14.000 B.C. (Boessneck, 1985). Coresponding time for parrots is 200 years. Education of dogs is based on punischment/reward. That does not work on parrots. The parrot indetifies the punisher as a hawk or an other kind of predator.

Just a first idea of the content for a short publication from a beginner i this "field of science". Time for sending the paper to referees approx, April-01.

I am a professor in metallurgy since 1983 (metals forming) and have written written other kinds of articles outside my professional discipline( Fish for aquarium, "Tropheus" from the lake of Tanganyika in Africa)

So I am not a beginner in writing

Ulf

OUT OF DATE INFOMATION!!
This book has some good info if you dig really deep and know what you are looking for. It talks about things to do to your AG that are out of date, and could be bad to your birds health. It also speaks of taking the birds out of the jungle, which does not happen very much any more, if at all. If you want a good book about african greys, look at the copyright date, it says a lot.

Good book, BUT......
I found that there was a lot of good information in this book, HOWEVER,the author speaks about the bird being "captured from the jungle"and brought into a domestic situation.I CAN NOT stress how much that thisis the absolute WRONG way to obtain ANY bird.When purchasing AfricanGrey's (and any other animal for that matter) make absolute CERTAIN that itcame from a domesticated breeder, and NOT from the wilderness.

looking for this book in spanish
if you could direct me in the area of a author who writes about the african gray parrot in spanish, version i would be most thnkful ... Read more

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This full-color guide to the parrots of south Florida makes identifying these colorful birds easy and fun. ... Read more

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Wonderful
Finally a great little book that has South Florida parrots and how to i.d. them. I had looked for this book for awhile and was glad to see it through Amazon...must have for birders in Florida and coming for a visit to Florida. ... Read more

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A routine surgical procedure performed by avian veterinarians is laparoscopy in order to determine the sex of an individual bird. Here, the veterinarian is inserting the laparoscope trocar into a Blue-fronted Amazon. —M. Vogel ... Read more

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Indispensible
If you own a pet parrot this book is indispensible in helping you understand the signs of health and knowing what to watch for if you think something may be wrong. Knowing something is wrong is the key - Birds will try to hide any illness until they feel so bad they can't help but show it. Knowing what to watch for can save a beloved companion's life. This book stays on my current reading shelf.

Parrot book
Although a useful book on parrot illnesses, it was a great shame and disappointment that the book was all in black and white. there were no colour pictures or photographs. once again a real disappointment!

Great book
Everyone with a parrot should have this book.

Someday I want to get a hardcore book on avian medicine.
Until then, this book is great, and at an accessible price.
A really good job.My only criticism might be the figures
which seem to be in a world unto themselves, and not in close
synch with the text in the books.Not that they aren't
interesting or informative, they just aren't integrated
with the rest of the book.

My real objection is the leadin from Amazon.com saying that

birds are popular because they need so little care.What
nonsense, and pity the birds kept by people who believe it!

"A Valuable Guide to Avian Medicine"
There have been so many advances in avian medicine over the years that it's hard to keep up.This book is a valuable guide for all parrot lovers, and owners, who want to know the latest in avian medicine.In these eight chapters Doane covers in great detail everything you need to know to better take care of your companion parrot.There are chapters on picking an Avian Veterinarian, knowing the signs of a Well Bird and a Sick Bird, using proper first aid in the event of accidents, disease problems, avian surgery and there's even a chapter on dealing with the loss when a bird dies.

This is the first in a series of books authored by Bonnie Doane, and it is excellent.It is a must that you have this in your personal library.There is also an excellent glossary included, and appendix on medications.Be sure to check out her other books, "My Parrot, My Friend", and "The Pleasure of Their Company."Highly Recommended!!!

Invaluable!
When my scarlet macaw needed surgery, this book helped alleviate the concerns I had about the process. The communication between owner and avian vet is enhanced by the information presented by Ms. Doane. This is one of my favorite books in my bird-related library. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Olive Parrot Shares Her Birthday is the ideal book to read aloud to your bird, as a bedtime story, or justduring "quality time".Everyone with a companion bird (and anyone who loves birds!) should own this book. ... Read more

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Fantastic gift for any occasion
Olive Parrot Shares her Birthday is a real find.It is one of those rare children's books that combines clever humor with a compelling and exciting storyline, allowing an adult to enjoy it as much as any child.It serves to bring out the child in an adult while challenging a developing youngster with its clever puns and twists of fate.The book is also beautifully illustrated and bound with such high quality materials, that it looks and feels as good as any coffee-table glossy.Olive Parrot would make a truly magnificent birthday gift, but it is also a fantastic gift for any occasion.A classic in the making.

So Much to Love
I must also be a bird since I just loved reading the book, looking at the illustrations, and laughing at so many references to adult culture.The idea is so clever and so well written that it's fun over and over again, not to mention the brightly colored and detailed pictures. What a fun gift for a birthday at any age.

Olive is an instant classic
This book has it all.Kids will love the gorgeous illustations, the "happily ever after" tale that is neither trite nor too predictable, and most of all, the lyrical flow of the prose.Grown-ups will enjoy the jokes thrown in just for them and will find a story that wears well with each and every reading.Olive is definitely NOT (just) for the birds!

So Much Fun
I recieved this book as a birthday gift from a very good friend that always has great taste in gifts.He hit his peak with this purchase.I enjoy this book every time I pick it up. The story made me feel good and enjoy an adult birthday.The art work is fabulous and comical.If you have a big friend or little friend with a birthday this will be the perfect gift.

People and pets alike!Terrific!

Received as a gift from a bird-lover friend, I read this wonderfully funny and witty tale to my small children and my dog Jegs.They love the characters and the whimsy of the tale.They usually laugh at loud (especially Jegs).

Like Bugs Bunny cartoons, it appeals at all levels of development - arrested or not - with sophisticated charm. My wife and I have shared it with our family on multiple occasions and it remains fresh and funny.

We give it maximum stars (Jegs too). ... Read more

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A wild parrot and a quiet, conservative child form a friendship out of the single word, ""Hello,"" in a whimsical tale about two unlikely comrades that utilizes action words to capture the attention of young readers. ... Read more

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This Book Is In German. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Animal Inn (Parrot Fever, #10)
Parrot Fever is a great book.It's about a girl, named Val Taylor, who had a bunch of green parrots, and one macaw, land in her backyard.About two hours after they landed, all of the parrots except for the macaw flew away.When the macaw was on the ground eating seeds, Val's cat attacked it.Val's family has to take care of the bird until it heals its wounds and they can find out where it came from.I like this book, because at the end of the book, Val finds a good home for the parrot. ... Read more

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Very Enjoyable "General" Information on Parrots
This book is neither an illustrated guide to parrot species, nor is it apet owners handbook.It is remarkable compendium of general information onparrots.It covers everything from the age and distribution of parrots inthe fossil record, to parrot behavior in the wild.It also summarizesinformation on extinct and endangered species of parrots and the reasonsthat these problems arise.(For specific information on species that areextinct or endangered you would probably desire a more current source asthis book was published in 1990.)

The information on parrot behaviorseems fresh and accurate and unburdened by much of the poor advice andlousy information that many books, particularly those aimed at pet owners,dispense.

This book is a very enjoyable source of general information foranyone that is fascinated by, or has wondered about parrots. ... Read more

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This text discusses the controversial status of species taken for aviculture from the wild. It counters the opinion that the hobby is responsible for reducing wild stock, but also emphasizes the importance of conserving the world's wild stocks and encouraging responsible captive breeding. ... Read more

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Amid the antics of his pet parrot Julius, Mitch must cope with his mother's remarriage and the fact that his bird has found a mate. ... Read more