OMG make it stop

[jbsmomto1]

Storm has decided that he likes the noise of my kitchen timer and also has decided that he MUST make that sound ALL DAY LONG, no matter how much is human momma hates it, no matter how much she has begged him to stop, no matter how much she just wants to scream stfu (no I didn't and I wouldn't) and the sad thing is he KNOWS I am tried of it but now that he has gotten attention from it, it is never gonna stop lol. At one point I thought he finally was ready to stop when I said "storm there is nothing in the oven" and he replied perfectly with "OK" and he stopped...for about 3 seconds lol. Of course he hasn't responded to my suggestion again.

 

[Inara]

It is a really tough row to hoe, but you can help Storm eventually extinguish it by consistently ignoring it. Every time you respond in any way, it's like giving Storm a little paycheck to keep "working." A new sound is always a delight and one that gets practiced over and over and over especially when it gets any attention. So ignore, ignore, ignore. Don't look at Storm, don't make any noise, and don't respond; wait for Storm to make a sound that you *do* like, and then make a big deal over that sound. Eventually, this too shall pass (mostly).

[danmcq]

Inara is spot on. Get ready for a battle of will and stick it out. Positive reinforcement of the sounds that are acceptable will win over time.

[BaileysPapa]

Also, perhaps find a new sound that you do like, and introduce it. And make a big deal of that one. While ignoring the first. Hopefully, it will replace the one you do not.

[judygram]

Yep, ignore, ignore and more ignore for you cannot give any reaction if you want this to stop, I know its harder done than said.

[Luvparrots]

Be patient and don't react. I said "Damn Bird" in frustration and my CAG would say this phrase with feeling. Just has I had. Finally, he has stopped saying this phrase. It has taken a few months but I do not hear this phrase. Be patient and praise other actions.

[Mistyparrot]

No. All the others are wrong. Just cook lots more and teach Storm that he gets a treat when he gets the timing right. As soon as he realises he is being useful as a kitchen timer he will stop the d$£@n bleeping!:cool:

 

Steve n Misty

[JeffNOK]

I know it must be frustrating for you. The advice given has been spot on, but it will likely take time. By the way, I thought I heard another bird in the background--do you have other fids?

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

I am part deaf, so annoying sounds, have never been a problem for me! LOL! My kids go crazy at times.... but I am here all the time, so if it drives me crazy, it is BAD! I rarely use the " SHHHH" card. If I do, its bad! When I say " SHHHH", my birds stop.. Dogs do as well. SHHH means be quiet. They get it. Nancy