[header] How to clicker train a parakeet to target [title] Get a marker. [step] Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a clicker to do clicker training. A clicker is simply used to mark a behavior.
[header] How to clicker train a parakeet to target [title] Get a marker. [step] Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a clicker to do clicker training. A clicker is simply used to mark a behavior.
A favorite teacher teaches a parakeet what to expect when it learns to mark a behavior so it knows to follow the cues around the classroom. [substeps] Find a clicker that they like and can use. You can use anything to mark the behavior that your animal can hear (i.e. a whistle, a bell, a kazoo). A clear notebook, pen or pencil would suffice. The markings you'll need will vary depending on your behavior. A clicker should be anything that accurately describes your parakeet's behavior. [substeps] You can purchase clickers at your local pet store or online.