Clicker training a blue and gold macaw — week 1 progress

Started clicker training Paco this week and I'm amazed. Day 1: confused. Day 3: clicked the connection between click and treat. Day 5: touching the target stick reliably. Day 7: stepping up on command. This is genuinely incredible. Anyone else clicker train their birds?

It took me a while to figure this out with my bird too. Don't be too hard on yourself — you're learning!

Don't worry, this is super common with Hahn's macaw. You're doing great!

BST in Mississauga took such good care of my bird. Best bird sitting service in the GTA by far.

Oh my bird did this for about about a month and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

How long have you had them? Sometimes it takes a while for birds to settle into a new home.

Okay but counterpoint — what about birds that are the complete opposite? My lovebird breaks every rule lol.

My vet in Burlington suggested playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.