Clicker Training for Birds

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Summary: Clicker training birds
Review: In her book, Clicker Training for Birds, Melinda Johnson introduces the art of "clicker training" to the bird world, including all types of birds such as tiny Budgies and Cockatiels, mid-size birds such as Senegals and Conures, larger African Greys, Cockatoos and Macaws. Birds of all ages (after weaning through adulthood) can be taught under this method.

From the first page of her book, Johnson captivates the reader by identifying the common joys and challenges posed by pet birds. Her training explanations and anecdotes allow the reader to appreciate birds' personalities and their sense of humor, while balancing against the common challenges of bird care. In this book, the trainer will learn how to preserve desired behaviors and to extinguish the less desirable ones in a kind and gentle manner. Through "easy to follow" instructions, Melinda Johnson offers a user-friendly and bird-friendly training approach designed to gain and foster a bird's trust, manage its day-to day care, and to improve the quality of life for pet owners and birds alike. She also provides a life-vest to those frazzled owners who have become discouraged after being bitten or who have resigned themselves to their fate of being forced to wear earplugs for the rest of their lives. One look at the glowing testimonials by bird owners will illustrate the success and heartwarming accomplishments achieved through even five-minute sessions of clicker training.

Far more than a collection of how-to recipes for training, Ms. Johnson introduces the trainer to the scientific methodology behind positive operant conditioning -- enough for them to understand the thought process needed to communicate effectively with their feathered friends and to design their own training exercises. She also throws in some enjoyable tricks that allow birds to show off their skills to friends while playing games with props.

Bird owners will readily identify with Johnson's book. It is a quick-read that provides trainers with the solid knowledge and tools that they will need to make their bird a lifelong friend.

Rating:
Summary: Clicker training birds
Review: In her book, Clicker Training for Birds, Melinda Johnson introduces the art of "clicker training" to the bird world, including all types of birds such as tiny Budgies and Cockatiels, mid-size birds such as Senegals and Conures, larger African Greys, Cockatoos and Macaws. Birds of all ages (after weaning through adulthood) can be taught under this method.

From the first page of her book, Johnson captivates the reader by identifying the common joys and challenges posed by pet birds. Her training explanations and anecdotes allow the reader to appreciate birds' personalities and their sense of humor, while balancing against the common challenges of bird care. In this book, the trainer will learn how to preserve desired behaviors and to extinguish the less desirable ones in a kind and gentle manner. Through "easy to follow" instructions, Melinda Johnson offers a user-friendly and bird-friendly training approach designed to gain and foster a bird's trust, manage its day-to day care, and to improve the quality of life for pet owners and birds alike. She also provides a life-vest to those frazzled owners who have become discouraged after being bitten or who have resigned themselves to their fate of being forced to wear earplugs for the rest of their lives. One look at the glowing testimonials by bird owners will illustrate the success and heartwarming accomplishments achieved through even five-minute sessions of clicker training.

Far more than a collection of how-to recipes for training, Ms. Johnson introduces the trainer to the scientific methodology behind positive operant conditioning -- enough for them to understand the thought process needed to communicate effectively with their feathered friends and to design their own training exercises. She also throws in some enjoyable tricks that allow birds to show off their skills to friends while playing games with props.

Bird owners will readily identify with Johnson's book. It is a quick-read that provides trainers with the solid knowledge and tools that they will need to make their bird a lifelong friend.