Bird Training Session! | Macaw, Parakeet

Jesse introduces Joy, a Blue and Gold Macaw, and demonstrates training techniques using a clicker and target stick. The session focuses on teaching Joy established behaviors like waving and introduces new ones like circling. Jesse also begins training Ecuador, a new bird, highlighting the importance of patience and gradual progress in animal training.

What is the primary purpose of using a clicker in bird training?

• To scare the bird

• To signal that a treat is coming

• To entertain the bird

• To make the bird fly

Why is it important not to reinforce unasked behaviors during training?

• It confuses the bird

• It makes the bird sleepy

• It makes the bird lazy

• It makes the bird aggressive

What tool is introduced to help guide the bird's movements?

• A bell

• A target stick

• A whistle

• A laser pointer

What behavior was Joy being trained to perform using the target stick?

• Jump

• Circle

• Dance

• Sing

What is a sign that a bird is becoming too energetic during training?

• The bird starts eating

• The bird falls asleep

• The bird becomes antsy

• The bird starts singing

What is the first step in training a new bird like Ecuador?

• Teaching it to dance

• Teaching it to fly

• Pairing the clicker sound with treats

• Teaching it to sing

Why is it important to keep training sessions short?

• To prevent the bird from getting bored

• To make the bird sleepy

• To confuse the bird

• To make the bird aggressive

What was the new behavior Jesse attempted to teach Ecuador?

• Wave

• Jump

• Dance

• Sing

What is a sign that a bird is responding to the clicker?

• The bird flies away

• The bird sings

• The bird turns its head towards the sound

• The bird falls asleep

What should be done if a bird becomes satiated during training?

• Increase the treats

• Stop the session

• Ignore the bird

• Continue training