Full Description
In paperback at last -- the definitive guide to parrot training. Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved pets. You get:*Hands-on advice from one of the nation's foremost parrot authorities*A thorough explanation of "normal" parrot behavior and the benefits of training*Coverage of everything from gentling fledglings and basic obedience to potty training, speech, and tricks"
Contents
1. Why Train Your Parrot? 2. Normal Parrot Behavior 3. Owner Behavior and Parrot Training. 4. The Weanling. 5. The Three Basic Obedience Skills. 6. Training the Adult Parrot. 7. Bringing Up Baby. 8. Potty Training. 9. Speech Training. 10. Trick Training. 11. Playing with Your Parrot. 12. In Conclusion. Index.