Has anyone Clicker trained their Eclectus?

[SaraR]

Just wondering? i would like a bird that i can work with and train to do some fun stuff....i am all about training...all my dogs have been through basic and advanced obedience and have their CGC certs(canine good citizen) and they are currently enrolled in agility...i love doing training with any animal that will allow it, it just makes the bond that much better...any one with experience in this? if so tips/suggestions? thanks in advance for your time/suggestions

 

[all4stvoyager]

I have target trained mine with a clicker. He gets all excited when he sees me get the target...and if you can target, you can usually to many other things.

YouTube - Stewie Skates #3 Eclectus Parrot Rollerskating

not my bird, but an excellent example.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

thanks for sharing I hope others will as well

 

[2Birds3Kids]

I have two rescue ekkies and I haven't found a treat they are excited enough to go for to facilitate the clicker training. The clicker scares them so I just use Good Boy and Good Girl. I hope they will be more open to training after they've been with us longer.

 

[all4stvoyager]

have you tried sunflower seeds? little slivered almonds, tiny pieces of walnut, etc? half a pinenut works for me.

also for the sound you could try a kissing sound, or click your tongue (might be better since you'll prob kiss when you don't have training). Also, the lid to a snapple drink makes a gentle click sound whn you push on the middle.

 

[CarmieJo]

We do clicker training with Howard. It took forever to find a training treat he'd work for. I finally ran across dried sprouted mung beans in the bulk food section at Whole Foods.