What to do think about this training technique?

Scotty T

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Red Factor Sun Conure
So my sun is a little loud these days, only because she wants me to play with her 24/7.

So I decide a little reverse psychology.

She screams and I say "Oh! cover? Is it the cover that you want?" I say it in a really nice welcoming tone as if I were giving her a treat based on her screaming.

Now, if she really wants to be covered, great. I'm also teaching her the word Cover.

In return if she gives me little grunts I say "Oh! you want to come out?" So she's learning that the little quiet grunts are getting her out as a treat.

It seems to be working, some times she just can't help herself, but it's helped a lot.

What to you think about this method?
 
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osnyder

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Stitch the Blue Crown Conure
It sounds like a perfect example of operant conditioning to me. Good ideas and good work!
 

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