Clicker training a budgie — week 1 progress

Started clicker training Snowball this week and I'm amazed. Day 1: confused. Day 3: clicked the connection between click and treat. Day 5: touching the target stick reliably. Day 7: stepping up on command. This is genuinely incredible. Anyone else clicker train their birds?

Don't worry, this is super common with budgie. You're doing great!

Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My budgie is doing so much better. Thank you!

My vet in Parkdale suggested putting treats inside paper cups, folded paper, or tissue for foraging and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day. I was skeptical but it actually worked.