How To Get a Macaw to STOP BITING and START STEPPING UP!

[@BirdieMcLovin]

Wished I’d learned this 15 years ago with my first bird. Oh the mistakes I made! This should be required viewing for all new and current bird caregivers ❤.

[@honeybadger4245]

Yes, I feel the same way with the little budgie I had once. Admittedly I was still a child and this was before the internet, but I feel so guilty and ashamed thinking about all the ways in which I and my family failed her, even though I loved her like a sister. She got 14 years old,

[@familhagaudir8561]

I checked to buy/adopt an old macaw that likes me and was crushed by the price. There would have been nothing left of my savings for my own , parrot food, toys and vet care. Everybody else is ( rightfully ) scared to get bit. I can still visit and play with it whenever. I'm lucky/grateful for that.

[@Virgox222]

Try more websites to adopt! I used to want a macaw too. I’m talking I was dead set on it for years. SO glad I didn’t end up getting one lol. I have two green cheek conures❤

[@ryanzetzmann8933]

It’s so awesome what y’all do! For the birds, the humans, we all deserve love & respect, and it’s charming to watch. ❤

[@chiron.equine]

I don't know anything about birds, but it's fascinating how applicable everything you said here is to horse training.

[@zep411]

My 3 year old eclectus came from a good home. Yet they were a bit old school and stated they just grabbed her or pryed her feet off of whatever. Long story short I needed more training! I am gratefull for finding you guys. She now comes on car rides with me! Permission based not domination based. Target training progressed into fun wich progressed into her trusting me and actually wanted to step up which progressed into her now only wanting me to get to my wife 😢 whatever we have only come this far because of the important advice you guys give!

[@freelancerockstar2290]

Very helpful lesson. Thank you!

[@lilyj25]

Brilliant advice and clearly shown I love learning from bird tricks it’s the way you both put it that makes it so simple to follow, thank you ❤

[@kellysanchez1065]

I sooooooooo needed this reminder today, Dave!! Bookmarking this video and making a monthly calendar event with the link to revisit it because this changes our training sessions EVERY TIME I become intentional with the thought "Do you want to step up?" Thank you!!!

[@mcdart2606]

Thanks to Dave & Jamieleigh, I did a version of this with two rescue CAGs. We did LOTS of targeting for what seemed like a l o n g time. I didn't even ask them to step up. We were building trust and I was learning and respecting their No. The first one spontaneously stepped onto my hand, when I reached into his cage for his food bowl, calm as a cucumber. The second one was more like Dave's demo. Point is, they KNEW I knew and respected their No and so could trust me. BT for the win! Again.

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

It's always good to see you Dave. Hope you and the family are doing well. Have a nice day!!

[@laurahart1554]

I'm still working on this with my grey Jengo. He has made amazing progress! One day, he will trust me again for the step up. Thank you, Dave and Jaime!

[@GhostPlaysRBXyt]

I holding my macaw tomorrow this helps me gain trust with him and get him to step up good video 😊

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Great reminder 👍 thank you

[@user-dd1gi1je8c]

Thank you for this video. I finally understand.

[@amandacovington2548]

So precious. Thank you so much. 💓

[@paarden654321]

Very good video! Love your content. I showed this to some friends already!

[@corazon-be5bx]

Great explanation 😊

[@abeautifullife5303]

I love this! It was soooo helpful!♥️🐦🐦🐦♥️

[@brokenredflag]

Thats incredeble! Glad you filmd it. 😮

[@laurastaten6568]

Great video I love this

[@Passeet]

Amazing!

[@kimveazey9036]

Love this channel. I learn so much here❤❤❤

[@marcistockton1880]

Yeah birds have a say we just got to be patient with them I think that's awesome

[@eblyzlol4939]

Im a new keeper for macaw, is there any tips/body language for newbie keeper?

[@Vvgabe.09]

Do you have any suggestions on what treats to give a blue Quaker parrot for clicker training?

[@AmandaHernandez-l1t]

What treats are you using?

[@sandrajacobs998]

How can i get my AG to drink water?

[@jacksah78]

Genius

[@YourGames2024]

How much is it per session?

[@kurtkyre]

Tonight I went and asked Loki if he wanted to come hang out with me in the living room. He put one foot on my arm and then gave me little nibbles on my wrist. I've learned that he's saying no, but you're still cool.

[@tamarapace3036]

💖

[@zanobiasohail9337]

What do I do if my bird bites. I got nipped twice, and now I have this fear of training him to step up :(

[@missparadise879]

I definitely see Sabrina body language as aggressive and assertive. It's fast and demanding. It's likely just who she is. I see others like this with my old bird and i felt bad i noticed they were always like this in life. Not international, just who they were.

[@Orpur.e]

No offense but "men as trainers but we do see it with females as well" I'm not a native English speaker but I find the term female a little bit degrading compared to men or women 😶 (I hope I don't understand this sentence)

[@tatertots-n-soup]

So what!

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Sounds like your problem not ours. Why dont you take it to a PHYCogicolist youtube channel and ask why do you have so many hang-ups, why are you offended by normality, how did you become an overbearing pig?

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Sounds like your problem not ours. Why dont you take it to a PHYCOlogicolist youtube channel and ask why do you have so many hang-ups, why are you offended by normality, how did you become an ***?

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Sounds like your problem not ours. Why dont you take it to a PHYCOlogicolist channel and ask why do you have so many hang-ups, why are you offended by normality?

[@Orpur.e]

@@tatertots-n-soup as a woman, I don't know if it have the same connotation in English and in French but it's really degrading to say that to a woman

[@jobond3317]

How about saving parrot nature environments. If you put as much enthusiasm into the environment for parrots rather than capture birds who are not domesticated we would have less endangered birds

[@tatertots-n-soup]

I agree, birds are highly observative creatures. They need to want to interact for their own reasoning.

[@kaitlyncharney8488]

That’s actually every animal with a brain

[@tatertots-n-soup]

LoL ahh no its not. Your not highly observitive.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Which animals don't have brains?

[@kaitlyncharney8488]

My comment was on needing to interact for their own reasons. That’s what all animals do. Like jellyfish don’t really choose to interact or probably observe at all. But even butterflies can be trained

[@tatertots-n-soup]

So you wanted to comment on only half of my comment to change it to your needs. I understand you now.