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Parrot Training & Behaviour
Welcome to the Training & Behaviour section of Northern Parrots! This is your go-to resource for enhancing your relationship with your Parrot through effective training and understanding their behaviour. Our expert articles offer insights on everything from harness training and overcoming common training challenges to simple, practical tips for daily Parrot care. Discover how Parrots can positively impact your life while ensuring they are well-behaved and happy. At Northern Parrots, we provide not only top-quality products - like food, toys, cages and accessories - but also the essential knowledge to support your journey with your feathered friend. Dive in and start building a stronger bond with your Parrot today!
Coping with Parrot Aggression
Coping with Parrot Aggression Here is how to cope with Parrot aggression.In a previous article, I explored the reasons why Parrots might display aggressive behaviours towards caregivers who approach their cage, or who ?enter? their cage by putting their hands inside. In this article, I will be exploring sudden onset of aggression towards caregivers.CaregiversSudden onset [...]
Do Parrots Know What They Say
Do Parrots Know What They Say? Do Parrots know and understand what they say? Dot Schwarz tells us more...An incident at home a few years ago. My elder daughter Habie was visiting from London.With the bathroom door ajar, she was in the shower and heard her father, outside calling out, ?Morning, Hab.?She yelled back. [...]
Toilet Training Your Parrot
Toilet Training Your Parrot Thank you to Liz Wilson for providing this article with tips and advice on toilet training your Parrot.We have all heard the joke about the Parrot owner who goes to a psychic. The young man was totally amazed at how talented the psychic was, as she was able to read his [...]
Parrot Behaviourists, Trainers and Consultants
Parrot Behaviourists, Trainers and Consultants Parrots are clever creatures, and for them to share our lives and homes, it?s important we take the time to learn and understand them. When we don?t we can inadvertently be the cause of, and unknowingly reward unwanted behaviours including feather plucking and excessive screaming.With the right technique of positive [...]
Night Frights And Associated Perils
Night Frights And Associated Perils Night frights in birds, particularly young birds, aren?t that dissimilar to those your toddler may have experienced. Waking up sobbing (toddler) and terrified or thrashing the cage bottom (Parrots).Research has shown that birds dream but has not yet shown that they have nightmares. However the blind manic they display has [...]
How To Make Friends With A Parrot
How To Make Friends With A Parrot Barbara Heidenreich explains how to make friends with a Parrot.If you are a fan of Parrots like me, you look forward to those moments when you get to make a new Parrot friend.Unlike a dog or cat that may respond to a new person right away, birds can [...]