tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post3200146167622220971..comments2024-02-28T02:29:49.755-06:00Comments on Barbara's Force Free Animal Training Talk: Why I like Training ParrotsBarbara Heidenreichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023471815028634939noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-65442421122163521942009-01-06T21:55:00.000-06:002009-01-06T21:55:00.000-06:00I had exactly this reaction recently when I finall...I had exactly this reaction recently when I finally worked out how to get my grey into training (she's not interested in food rewards normally).<BR/>My Amazon was getting a nut for being quiet after a calling session and he offered a turn around. As this is something new for him, I reached for the pecans and had an informal training session on the playscape (normally I train on a small t-stand) and jealousy took over. My grey Marnie saw Lucha getting treats and decided she wanted in on it. For the first time in the 3 years I've had her she was motivated by food to train! So now I'm working on the turn around with both birds at the same time on the playscape. <BR/>I love the breakthrough feeling!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526972161122594193noreply@blogger.com