twostep
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Dec 9, 2005 19:44:08 GMT -7
Post by twostep on Dec 9, 2005 19:44:08 GMT -7
I have a CAG and it will be 1 yo Jan,8th. Question--- I can't get him to step up,so I can't take him off the shelf that lowers on the cage door.I have tried with a perch stick and he chews it and backs up and won't stepup on it, ;D hence my name twostep LOL. Male or female ? I don't know but call him Fonzi. I don't try with my hand b/c he may bite. I am NOT brave LOL He is very happy and eats everything,no problem there. He lets me rub his head and takes food from my hand. HELP PLEASE Shirley
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Dec 9, 2005 21:35:00 GMT -7
Post by Preston on Dec 9, 2005 21:35:00 GMT -7
My Andi steps up nicly because she was trained while being weened. Pete seemed to have trouble with it because it looked as though he didn't trust a finger for stability. You may get a nip or two during training but you need to impose your will on your pet and not the oppisite.
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Dec 10, 2005 6:20:54 GMT -7
Post by Jane on Dec 10, 2005 6:20:54 GMT -7
Yes, you need to be firm with step up training and use a voice command as well. If you are hesitant or nervous of being bitten he will pick this up and it will be harder for you. As he will take food from your hand use that as a starting point and try to stroke his tummy or feet at the same time. Then move on to nudging his tummy with your hand just above his feet.
Jane
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Dec 12, 2005 10:04:53 GMT -7
Post by jozi on Dec 12, 2005 10:04:53 GMT -7
wave your left hand to the left (pretend to start to reach around back) of the bird while you belly-scoop with your right. distraction is a good way to deal with a biter. also, try getting the bird to step-up on your arm/wrist instead of your hand to start...it's a little more stable so neither of you have to think about proper footing while you are working on the commands. do it quickly and confidently...this is the most important part. the best thing that i ever did for my relationship with BoBo was to let him take a good chunk out of me a couple of times... that way i was able to: 1. understand the visual cues that proceed his bite. 2. show him that i wasn't afraid of him (no screaming! ) 3. learn how to get out of a bite keeping bird and human safe. 4. get it over with...it never hurts as bad as it does the first time (consequently i let him bite all new people once...then i teach them how to teach him what their desired pressure is...my house rule is that BoBo is always allowed to use his beak BUT he must be gentle when trying to communicate).
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