{"title":"Tani Robar","description":"\u003cp\u003eTANI ROBAR is a professional animal trainer who has produced four internationally sold videos and DVDs on parrot training. She is the co-author of \u003cem\u003eParrot Tricks: Teaching Parrots with Positive Reinforcement\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobar has appeared three times on Animal Planet’s Pet Star television show, winning top place on one segment with her Black-headed Caique, Cassie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Robar trains performing animals, gives lectures, and teaches others to train their companion parrots to perform tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTani Robar’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parrot-tricks-teaching-parrots-with-positive-reinforcement","title":"Parrot Tricks: Teaching Parrots with Positive Reinforcement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep your parrot stimulated and active, and he will keep you entertained!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e––behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, \u003cem\u003eParrot Tricks\u003c\/em\u003e covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechniques to use during the \"get acquainted\" period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting up a training area and using food as a training tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbalizations and talking using the Rival\/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirections for making simple props\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you––literally!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1620458071\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9781620458075\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Tani Robar, Diane Grindol","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42099258065112,"sku":"9781620458075","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":42099258097880,"sku":"9780764584619","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470893821_FC_mockup_v2_1740150144_60e29297-cbcd-4bae-ab98-47dca8665794.jpg?v=1792001533"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-tani-robar.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}