Little Update on Ivan

[braveheartdogs]

Hi there,

 

Just a little update about Ivan. Yesterday, I didn't hold him at all. His cage is in my home office, with four others parrots in separate cages and I am in this room a lot, so even though no handling, he was near me a lot. I think the day off was good for us!

 

I started a journal. When I work with clients with dogs with behavior problems I recommend that they keep a journal and partly it is just because it helps them to recognize progress when they have to write it down. This will help me keep track and also will help me recognize other things in the environment which contribute to good and bad days.

 

This morning Ivan stepped up from his cage for a 1/2 a grape. He wanted on his stand where he ate it. Then he was asking to step up. When I turned around in my chair he was on the bottom of the stand. I stepped him up and then gave him a piece of cashew. He hung out on me getting scratches and seeming very relaxed and comfortable. Then, I put him on his cage perch and gave him the other 1/2 grape. Then he got a good shower, which he loves. Overall, a very good morning.

 

I also used a long rope perch and duct taped it to make a hand held perch. So, I will do some work on getting him comfortable with that.

 

I am very encouraged this morning!

[Timbersmom]

Nice going! Wish I were so organized...

[Sarasota]

I also used a long rope perch and duct taped it to make a hand held perch.

 

Sounds like a wonderful morning.

 

That's a great idea! I have a long, homemade perch/playstand that I keep on my desk. In the early days, I kept it on the desk, right up against Burt's cage. He started climbing down on his own to get treats and interact. He then progressed to climbing down the stand and on to the desk to work with the ring/peg game.

 

The tiny steps forward feel so great!!