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azdove8
Egg
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 22
Location: Arizona |
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My quaker is constantly wanting to be on my shoulder. I like having him on my shoulder but there are times I prefer not to have him there too. I like him on my finger or on my lap too. H is so stubborn though and is very persistant! It's almost funny! |
Monday August 15, 2005 3:10 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hi azdove8!
Have you ever heard of clickertraining? I 'clickertrained' Flit to run to my finger on cue. Very handy! 
With an 'active' bird like a quaker (I assume they're quite active being a 'conure' bird) it won't be a problem I think! |
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Monday August 15, 2005 9:04 am |
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Tia
Fledgeling
Joined: 13 May 2005
Posts: 319
Location: Illinois |
My Emmie loves to be on the shoulder too! I try to teach her to stay on my hand or my knee but up she runs usually. She is getting better tho', keep trying. |
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Monday August 15, 2005 4:11 pm |
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azdove8
Egg
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 22
Location: Arizona |
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I've heard of clicker training but am not familiar with it. I have been planning on finding out more about it though. Odd that you should mention it. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Monday August 15, 2005 9:56 pm |
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koukouvagia
Fledgeling
Joined: 18 May 2005
Posts: 300
Location: Melbourne |
My lorikeet was like that too, except he got really mean whenever he was on my shoulder so I didn't want him there at all. Whenever he started climbing I would block him with my arm and say "no climbing". If he persisted for more than a couple of times I put him back in his cage with the door closed and paid no attention to him for like half an hour. In just a couple of days of doing this he got the point and stopped trying to climb to my shoulder, instead he just sits on my forearm or on a finger. Just thought I'd share what worked for me |
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Tuesday August 16, 2005 11:37 am |
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azdove8
Egg
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 22
Location: Arizona |
I am going to try this right away...will let you know what happens... |
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Friday August 19, 2005 11:18 pm |
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BILLEMMA
Egg
Joined: 19 Dec 2005
Posts: 2
Location: OREGON |
MY QUAKER'"ROCKEY"ALWAYS WANTS TO BE ON MY SHOULDER. THAT IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR ME BECAUSE I HAVE PLENTY OF "BIRDIE BIBS". I TAKE ANY OLD T-SHIRTS OR SWEAT SHIRT AND CUT THEM SHORT INTO A PULL-OVER CAPE AND THROUGH ONE ON SO "ROCKY"CAN RIDE ON AND VISIT ME MOST ANY TIME WITH OUT SOILING MY CLOTHS.  [/quote][/code][/list] |
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Monday December 19, 2005 10:50 pm |
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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
The vet taught me to put my thumb on his feel when he's on my hand so he can't climb up my arm (gently and just till he learns) he picked it up pretty quick, within about a week. |
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Tuesday December 20, 2005 6:16 am |
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azdove8
Egg
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 22
Location: Arizona |
quote:
Originally posted by shells picasso
The vet taught me to put my thumb on his feel when he's on my hand so he can't climb up my arm (gently and just till he learns) he picked it up pretty quick, within about a week.
What's his feel? |
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Thursday December 22, 2005 4:48 am |
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cubbiezeta
Bappie
Joined: 28 May 2005
Posts: 98
Location: McKinney, TX |
Hi Azdove8, Welcome to the Wonderful World of Quakers. Quaker Parrots are very loving and wonderful fids. They sure make slaves out of us, too. LOL. 
I have to say, the way you train a Quaker that wants his/her way is to stick with the easy training tool, "NO". If your Quaker rather sit on your shoulder then your finger is that the bird feels more safe on your shoulder then your finger or hand. Some birds do not like to look eye to eye with their humans. You need to work on the Step Up more often with her. When she steps up and not reach out for your shoulder, treat her for it. When she does not step up, give her a few second brake, then try it again. Remember you have to put your foot down, you want the bird to listen to you, not the other way around. Also, I would love to have a Quaker who wants to sit on you 24/7. Hope this helps, if you need any more help, just ring a bell.
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Friday December 30, 2005 4:41 am |
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cubbiezeta
Bappie
Joined: 28 May 2005
Posts: 98
Location: McKinney, TX |
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Hi Azdove8, Welcome to the Wonderful World of Quakers. Quaker Parrots are very loving and wonderful fids. They sure make slaves out of us, too. LOL.
I have to say, the way you train a Quaker that wants his/her way is to stick with the easy training tool, "NO". If your Quaker rather sit on your shoulder then your finger is that the bird feels more safe on your shoulder then your finger or hand. Some birds do not like to look eye to eye with their humans. You need to work on the Step Up more often with her. When she steps up and not reach out for your shoulder, treat her for it. When she does not step up, give her a few second brake, then try it again. Remember you have to put your foot down, you want the bird to listen to you, not the other way around. Also, I would love to have a Quaker who wants to sit on you 24/7. Hope this helps, if you need any more help, just ring a bell.
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Friday December 30, 2005 4:42 am |
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saaaammmmm
Egg
Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 14
Location: Texas |
soft and fluffy i reckon.
quote:
Originally posted by azdove8
quote:
Originally posted by shells picasso
The vet taught me to put my thumb on his feel when he's on my hand so he can't climb up my arm (gently and just till he learns) he picked it up pretty quick, within about a week.
What's his feel?
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