Clicker training a blue and gold macaw — week 1 progress

Started clicker training Paco 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 blue and gold macaw. You're doing great!

Oh my bird did this for about about a month and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

Okay but counterpoint — what about birds that are the complete opposite? My blue and gold macaw breaks every rule lol.

My vet in Burlington suggested playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.