Training Videos/Books?

[HeatherStrella]

I have a 1 year old CAG who is doing wonderfully. He's chatty, he's cuddly, funny, and steps up and down. I'm having some difficulty finding toys/games that he likes. So far, he'll play with a ball...get it when I roll it toward him and toss it with his beak. I'd like to teach him to play other things but I just don't know what. I'm wondering if there's a video or book out there that can teach me how to teach him. I'd kinda like a video...I'm hoping for something that maybe he could watch and learn from too. Do they watch and learn from TV? We have a bird video that we turn on for him and when we do he says "hi birdies"...so I know he can see what's on the TV. In fact, when we turn on cartoons, he says "cartooooons"...lol. Anyway, if anyone can recommend a video or book, I'd really appreciate it!!

 

Heather

[Guest Monique]

I don't have any book recommendations except that Karen Pryor: Don't Shoot The Dog, or one of her books, is a great introduction to training by positive reinforcement (not specific to birds).

 

There are also some great game-type toys at some of the bird stores. I was just looking at some of these today... I am going to get the BB game .

 

http://www.birdsupplies.com/bird-training-toys-s/42.htm

[HeatherStrella]

Thank you. I've tried so many of these types of toys and Harrison turns his nose..er um BEAK up at them. We just ordered some DVDs I'm hoping he'll watch and learn from...or I'll learn from

[Mcgyver]

http://www.birdtricks.com ..try this site they guarantee results and they teach everything, the whole package comes with CD's and Videos. I have come across a few people who have a lot of success.

[HeatherStrella]

I checked them out, and I posted on several sites about him. I was told he uses negative techniques and I should stay away from his stuff. Someone said he scares his birds into doing what he wants.