Best of Apollo's Training 2022

We made a compilation from the best Apollo training videos of 2022.
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[@cynthiafortnerphd4281]

Love it at 6:30 when Apollo answers Shrek, bobbing, like he is laughing and joking, instead of saying Glass as the correct answer! This was 1 of my 1st Apollo videos and made me a fan!

[@thepurpledusk3381]

Yep. I honestly think Apollo answered incorrectly on purpose to amuse himself and the humans.

[@JaQba91]

This is the one of the goldenest moment of Apollo’s Trainings.

[@Nr4747]

He definitely seemed to be joking with this one, I agree.

[@raleighs]

Next year, Physics.

[@MuhammadIbrahim-zi1su]

*QUANTUMS..😏

[@bagaboo4746]

He's a bird he all ready knows physics

[@dxdroni]

Lmao

[@modernist927]

Time to teach a parrot calculus and general relativity

[@InventorZahran]

Pour water?

[@childofcascadia]

I noticed when he starts intentionally messing around he bobs his head. Is that parrot laughter?

[@charlie-jd3ls]

he's just doing alittle trolling

[@Merkygloom]

I think it's some kind of parrot humour, my own parrot bobs his head when he's being silly/playful

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Yeah they get excited and Bob around when being cheeky. The feather puffing, eye pinning etc, lots of birdy body language to get used to. I know an African grey and she gets overexcited to see me and starts vibrating. The bobbing head stuff is definitely playful and curious

[@coconutthecockatiel478]

The way he nodded after saying it was made of Shrek 😭

[@BuckingFuffalos69]

That’s his troll dance

[@tthomaselli2]

I love how Apollo says "This is a bell." around 0:46. He says it so fluently, too...

[@youtubeguest6177]

4:10 you know apollos only laughing cause he wants to say “SHROCK”

[@lynn_anderson2]

"What's this made of?" "Shrek!" (turns away and laughs)😂

[@PiplupPeanut]

I notice that Dalton often seems to be keeping a straight face on purpose even when Apollo’s silly. Do you have to try to minimize your reactions so Apollo doesn’t misinterpret them as positive reinforcement for things he shouldn’t do?

[@rowdyposs]

Yes.

[@xMikau]

I actually really wanna know the answer to this.

[@rowdyposs]

@@xMikau Yes. Dalton has mentioned it in the comments in a video and he referred to the work of Dr Pepperberg and Alex the African Grey.

[@JaQba91]

I have feeling that in 4:38 or 7:50 Dalton could be near to crack 🙊😂

[@spiritmatter1553]

3:20 Love his bathing response at “pour water”!

[@leolion3323]

Not just "pour water" but "pouring water", good bird!

[@LordmonkeyTRM]

Apollo could work in a recycling plant

[@kbaylor123]

🤣

[@w00fle_c0ne7]

The way he says ‘metal’ adds 10 years onto my lifespan…

[@janedoe1776]

He sounds so adorable when he says white and “that’s a bell!”. 2022 was kind of a bummer year, but you guys brought me a lot of smiles and laughs, so thank you! Happy New Year, fam 🥳

[@holliexbx5613]

I don’t remember hearing him say pourING water before. He’s so smart. I knew birds were intelligent but he surprises me all the time. He’s also very funny and cute 🥰

[@bun9183]

He’s SO CUTE 😭 he deserves the world

[@snpdrg0n]

Was almost expecting "this is a bug" lol

[@fraud291]

loved the way he does the head nod after saying the jar is shrek

[@hugbloom2664]

If only Apollo knew how many laughs we all have when he does his cheeky answers, he would do them all the time 😂😂😂 Well done and Happy new year Apollo and frens!

[@benmbwele]

I like it when he gave a wrong answer purposely said " Shrek" and start dancing.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Ok when he did pour water with the white bell and red thing that was amazing, it really shows he's not just listing noises associated with objects but associating distinctions to answer the questions that's what it seems like to me.

[@captainkg5910]

Apollo vids give me serotonin.

[@ullis369]

Oh I just love Apollo so much. I had an African Grey for 5 years. He got to be almost 60 years and lived with my husbands mother for most of those years. When se died he came to live with us. Oh they are so beautiful and so precious. ❤️

[@dianeadams5598]

Apollo speaks so clearly. I love how you work with him. You must devote hours every day for him to do so well.

[@karencooper3428]

So laughing saying Shrek instead of glass, just decided to have a joke at that point 👀🤣

[@suedavis7451]

What color? Apollo:what color? I love him so much!!❤️

[@MommaBird52]

I love the way he emphasizes words exactly like you! Clever boy!

[@Type_null14]

He really is the smartest bird I've ever seen ❤ thank you for sharing the joy of parrot parenting through the year.

[@PepperoniMilkshake]

This was an awesome year cause I got to meet Apollo and the family. Y'all always bring a smile to me with each upload and I can't wait for the next one!

[@ErynTzun]

What's this made of? Shrrrrrek *cheeky head bobbing*

[@voidfaith9311]

I find it funny when he also makes the Clicker noise from his training when he says something XD

[@thetwilightpug8778]

The dance he make before saying rock 😂

[@rowdyposs]

Love how he got the pour water from red glass into ceramic bell. 🎉

[@wiredshini]

6:58 To be fair, you generally don’t see a lot of plastic screws so I could see why Apollo would assume it was metal without touching it.

[@the_nikster1]

Apollo's training videos have been some of the highlights of my year. thank you for all that you do; your videos never cease to put a smile on my face. wishing a happy new year to you Dalton, Tori, Apollo, Ophelia, and Soleil! ❤

[@friskyunicorn21]

I love how Apollo turns his head towards the camera sometimes to respond. So cute! Such a smart boy!!

[@daisykwan4081]

He is a toddler so he concentration is short time, so cute boy ❤

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

BRILLIANCE in TRAINING !!!

[@PhilipStruthers]

😂 He gets so uncomfortable when you pour water and answers quickly while walking away so that you stop 😂

[@CandyHatsuneWolff]

Another Grey who says "Oran!" ❤

[@BuckingFuffalos69]

“What’s it made of?” “ S H R E K ” *troll dance*

[@Cringechanneloffical]

He is so smart

[@stillhere1425]

He’s even conjugating!

[@lisaricci4779]

Apollo is so smart, 🤓 I love his little robotic voice.

[@Avarice666]

It's funny how many things my friend and I say like Apollo now because of these videos

[@elyen1151]

Each year a great success and progress Such a smart boy, sweet Apollo💕💞

[@KorrieRose]

Its just so crazy to me how smart this bird is

[@andreabryant9979]

0:38 Apollo gave you a compliment. You said bell, “perfect”. 😁 so cute.

[@16SF]

I wish you all a very G L A S S New Year 🙏😂

[@maevedeava8207]

Both appollo and the owner looks so pretty 😂

[@clickityclow2004]

Wait aren't those the shrek cups they recalled at McDonald's forever ago 😂 I guess they said we will be fine... I miss my Shrek glass 😢

[@SomaC-7]

First time i ever heard him enunciate "pourING" water! Excellent work! I'm thinking he forgot about tacking on the "ing" recently? 😊

[@Froxyfan13]

I love Apollo im trying to find if any of the videos have him saying "it's a bug" that is my favorite Apollo line❤

[@flysuperjesse5567]

I'm very impressed XD😊

[@armynurseshark]

My favorite is always “met-al” Well, and “Shrek” Well actually “Shrock”

[@mayadurand879]

I love you, Apollo

[@electricsunshine646]

PURPLE!!

[@shonagiffen4913]

So cute and clever !

[@mr.shadowofdeath9113]

Right Of The Bat P U R P L E And the GOOOOD JOB LMAO

[@stephaniejacobs3809]

Good job, Apollo, training your human.

[@mookyoh5951]

I liked your hair growth journey! And Apollo is only getting smarter ........glass 😊✌️

[@crapthisubed]

best bird in the west

[@BudduredToast]

What an amazing bird! It's great to see some of the work that goes into training him. Y'all are the best bird parents.

[@cammyyoung997]

u so smart apollo....i luv u

[@kerriethompson2073]

He says Orange like Einstein. So cute! Must be a grey thing.

[@Kaya4114]

I would love to see Bird Tricks’ react to this. Apollo is so smart!

[@ARandomPerson--]

I'm honestly curious about if or when you are going to teach him the element "wood". it's everywhere in your living space, and would be an extremely helpful element to know about, definitely more helpful than "cork" 😂 But regardless, I'm just here for the general progression of Apollo, so whatever you do, you have my, and many others, support.

[@rowdyposs]

As a parrot parent I would not teach wood. I would worry it would bring it to his attention and he might focus on it and chew it. My bird chews anything wood or cardboard in my house.

[@SomaC-7]

​@@rowdypossfair point

[@InventorZahran]

@@rowdypossBut does your bird say "no chewing" before chewing on something?

[@karinbarger9192]

@RandomPerson I believe I’ve heard Apollo respond appropriately with wood, in more use and meaning than 2. Could be in 2 separate discs, though. 🤷‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Madison-iw8ix]

He always looks shellshocked, like he's seen something he regrets.

[@ZerbleGloorber]

Animals, especially parrots communicating never ceases to shock me. There so capable of learning the things we can. Please never stop training them

[@magisterki3568]

Now we just need talking penguins....

[@AmericanPat]

Apollo's really learning well you're really doing a good job with him what are you guys where you guys from Apollo and Friends

[@kilo3989]

This dude is so proud of his bird :)

[@largoembargo8090]

It's quite fascinating to watch the development of Apollo here on the channel, I watch it a lot. About the colors there is just one thing I asked myself. Do birds see colors in the same way as we do? Some animals have a different spectrum as we have, insects see colors in flowers we can't see, dogs can't see certain colors we can. I was wondering how it is with birds.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

They see more colours, they see ultra violet range - so a lot of birds that look a bit drab to us are actually really colourful. I think it also helps them see their environment different like pick out berries and stuff easier. But it's also true we have no way of knowing my purple is the same purple you see!

[@johnbigelson7471]

Just like the other guy said - they can see even a broader range into UV; which made me curious, I wouldn't be surprised if Apollo was more interested in the piece of quartz since wavelengths beyond visual can be reflected...

[@LoisFox131]

Great job!

[@charlie-jd3ls]

6:30 trolling 😂😂😂😂

[@KuinSan]

I wish I was as smart as Apollo.....

[@tonyiommi2380]

Best of shrok

[@cathymartens7478]

Do you ever look at the size of Apollo's head and his trainer's and wonder. Where is all our brain power really going?

[@caraperrone4310]

I noticed you haven’t used the clicker in more recent videos, curious as to why?

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Here’s a game for you: take a shot every time he says “GOOOOOOOOD BIRRDDD!!”

[@Imranchoudhry9343]

So cute

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

Give Apollo. A. Stash Rocking 🎼🎶🎵🎹🎵🎶🎼🎸🎸🎸

[@tarot_family_climbing_444]

He is just so smart honestly he makes my day thank you guys for sharing your special animals with us .. truly enjoyable

[@catgray1]

I would love to have an African Grey that I could work with like that. They are so smart!

[@melissawilliams2325]

He's so smart

[@mkmkker-gp9wv]

What's this made off? Shrreeck😂😂😂

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

Freaking amazing. Dalton is a good teacher

[@RS-dm4yo]

It would be funny if one time he says: "Chit, I dunno" or "It's a damned bell, stop asking me" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewmatthew981]

Apollo can't do that, Apollo's wholesome! And wholesome birds don't come cheap!

[@jenniferpape5554]

Not just " bell" but...." its a bell"

[@FriendsWithMatt]

Woah! AWESOME ❤

[@tthomaselli2]

What's the noise we hear around 3:58?... It sounded like something fell in the background, or, something.

[@davidca96]

Apollo EY! Step up (door slam noise) Hey Apollo, whats this made of? blblblblb POUR WATER

[@juliareidy918]

I noticed inflation that now Apolo has to do 4 answers instead of 2 or 3

[@davidhoover4063]

Bidenomics= I have to work 4 hours now to pay for what only took me 3 hours of pay back in the orange man days. Even Apollo is feeling the effect of stash inflation. The donkey party is always looking for more diversity. Let's see if Apollo can figure out what he identifies as... aviansexual, nonbinary, species fluid? Watch out Tori! Next thing you know Apollo will get married to Dalton.

[@charlie-jd3ls]

3:03 haha the toxic paint shrek cups 😂

[@Derotrox]

touch purple!

[@gbting1988]

I wish you were my english teacher

[@zunairbirds3984]

Happy New year 💐💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💐

[@thenamestails7152]

8:32 Apollo could've just read this, not sure if it doesn't count or counts as 10 pistach

[@mkmkker-gp9wv]

Off topic but you have beautiful eyes

[@anesbounaceur]

Man , you're so handsome

[@kvasskinggsezbooyah69]

Appolo or his owner?

[@anesbounaceur]

@@kvasskinggsezbooyah69 his owner fir sure

[@raaaaaaarr]

​@@anesbounaceuri totally agree. Im like, wow!

[@mrs.jennifer3339]

MY DAUGHTER SHOWED ME APOLLO TODAY & WE WERE BUSTING OUT LAUGHING!!!! HE IS A LEGIT COMEDIAN!!! IN HIS OWN RIGHT!!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! SMARTER THAN MANY/MOST HUMAN BEINGS, ON A MONDAY MORNING!!!👏😆 😅😂 🤣💦

[@ckswat77zz51]

Apollo’s nickname should be Gene for genius. Answering in sentences now too. He’s so adorable. Happy New Year🥳