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Post by Adele on Dec 17, 2005 10:50:20 GMT -7
I read the article and it said to set firm boundaries for your bird. If you are supposed to ignore bad behavior, how do you set boundaries? If I ignore him when he is chewing something that he shouldn't, then he will certainly go on doing so until he has completely destroyed it, or if he walks/flies where he shouldn't, Manzi is happier if I ignore him and let him do so.
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Post by lidiam on Dec 17, 2005 13:11:28 GMT -7
With Joshua, if he attempts to go where he oughtn't, or eat/chew what he shouldn't, I simply pick him up and move him to where I want him to be. Over the years, this has worked surprisingly well and now, if he goes somewhere he shouldn't (such as my desk), he stands right on the edge, not touching anything, simply waiting for me to notice him so I am able to remove him!
He also now recognises the visual command to leave, which is a finger pointing at where he should be, and he flies off obediently.
I think the "pick him up and move him" option works well. No need for comment, or anger, and he will simply become used to this.
Lidia
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Post by Jane on Dec 17, 2005 13:50:26 GMT -7
"Ignoring" really means not reacting in either a positive or negative way. Praise is used in training such as step up or potty training but other reactions such as shouting or getting cross will be equally exciting to a Grey. As Lidia says, just move him or stop him from doing something but with as little fuss as possible.
Jane
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Post by Adele on Dec 17, 2005 14:03:49 GMT -7
Sounds like a great idea. I like the finger pointing so they learn the cue. I will try that and see if it works. I used to tell him "NO" and he would stop, but only temporarily almost as if to get my attention. Well, I'll keep you posted on his/my "progress."
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