pulls on the bird leash, let it slip a little from your hand, but not so much that the bird is startled. The long leash may look like a snake, a predator to your bird, so take this phase slowly. Reward each progressive step generously.
3. Continue with partially hiding the bird leash until your parrot is comfortable touching it. You will want to raise your bird's curiosity regarding the bird leash until your bird feels comfortable with the leash being in close proximity to its body. Always reward each step of progress generously. Stop on a positive note. Make a game of your bird's natural curiosity to speed learning.
4. Lay the entire bird leash out for your parrot to see. Undo the clips. Let your bird become familiar with the sound of the clips snapping together. When your bird is comfortable with the bird leash appearance and sounds, slip the head portion of the leash on. Reward your bird for allowing the bird leash to be placed over its head. Likewise, reward your bird when it allows the leash to be removed. If your bird becomes fearful, make sure you end the training session on a positive note. Praise each progressive step generously.
5. Once your bird feels comfortable with the bird leash over its head, continue with training it to allow the leash to be placed over its back and around its wings. Generously praise this next step of progress.
6. When your bird is comfortable with you maneuvering its wings, move to the next step of clipping the bird leash in place. Again, reward with verbal praise and treats at each new step.
7. Observe how the bird leash fits and slowly adjust it to an appropriate fit. Allow your bird to observe you working with the clips and hear them clicking open and shut.
7. Once your bird is comfortable with having the bird leash placed on more than one part of its body, try closing one of the clips. Open it up quickly and remove the leash. DO NOT allow the bird to become frightened by the leash. Praise the bird for cooperation and reassure it when fearful.
8. Once your bird is comfortable with having the bird leash clipped on, leave it on for longer and longer periods of time. Start slowly, possibly 30 seconds, and then remove the leash before the bird becomes agitated. Praise each progressive step generously.
9. Once your bird tolerates the leash left in place for a few minutes, work toward having it completely clipped in place with the leash part attached. Slowly increase the time the bird leash is left on.
10. Once your bird tolerates wearing the bird leash for approximately 5 minute segments, begin moving the bird about the house. Make sure your tolerates wearing the leash in new situations prior to taking it outside in the bird leash.
11. Make sure that your bird is exposed to wearing the bird leash on a regular basis in order to maintain the training.
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