How to Teach Your Bird to Shake Hands

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take your bird out of its cage.

   Both you and your bird need to be able to focus. , Gently grasp the bird's foot, and move it slightly up and down.
   
   Say, "shake."
   
   ,,, Say, "shake." If your bird does not place its foot on your finger, just try a few more times.
   
   If it still does not, go back to reps.
   
   If it does, give it praise and some form of reward.
   
   Try just a few more times.
   
   Whenever it succeeds, reward it. ,, Make sure to repeat the trick every now and then, otherwise it will fade from your bird's memory.
   
   Always reward your bird.
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   Step 2: Place your bird on your finger or hand

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   Step 3: making sure it is calm.

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   Step 4: Go to a quiet place

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   Step 5: making sure nobody will disturb you while you are training your bird.

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   Step 6: Place your finger near the bird's leg.

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   Step 7: Repeat Step 4 15-20 times.

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   Step 8: Repeat it 15-20 times a day for the next 5-6 days.

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   Step 9: On day 7

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    Step 10: do 2-3 repetitions.

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    Step 11: place your finger near the bird's leg.

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    Step 12: For the next few days

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    Step 13: keep up with training.

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    Step 14: Your bird should now know the trick.

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