My cockatiel hates people. How to make him friendly & well-behaved?

I would recommend training Peri with lots of treats, whatever is his favorite fruit or veggie (you should use seeds in moderation). Make every interaction you have with Peri be a positive one, even if you are doing something as simple as cleaning his cage. Once he realized seeing/being with you results in a positive reward he will begin to grow more comfortable around you. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Copper. Training is more difficult as they age, as they are not as pliable to new situations. It is really de-sensitization to things that needs to be done. Start by scratching/petting, and offering a treat by hand. Then with the treat, try and train to reach his leg up, then to step up. Its a gradual process. The book "A Guide to a Well-behaved Parrot" is a good start. Good luck.

Losing a mate or part of the flock can be traumatic. Try to gradually reacclimate him to you. Begin by simply sitting by his cage for ever increasing periods of time. Speak softly and move slowly around him. End each visit with a small treat. Once he is fine with that, place your hand in the cage for ever increasing periods of time. He may squawk and flap and move away at first. That's fine. Do not attempt to touch or pet him. Once he settles down, you can coax him closer to you using treats. It will take time and patience, but eventually you should be able to win him over and get him to per h on your finger.

Thanks for reaching out. A human being is a huge animal coming towards them and appears scary. Try starting with offered treats, calm slow movement. A book titled "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" is a good reference. Good luck

Thanks for reaching out about Pearla. Is your questions, how to tame them? A book called "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" is a good start and might be available through your local library. Continue to try and win via treats, toys, slow and quiet movements and positive reinforcement. Good luck.

Winning the trust of a scared bird can be difficult. The book "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" by Gary Gallerstein, is a great reference for behavioral training in birds. Continuing to offer treats by hand with slow, deliberate movements can help win trust. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out. The best way to train birds is through positive reinforcement. There is a good book title "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" that is a great starting point. Start slow as with offering treats by hand, but not forcing the issue. It does take time to win trust, so be persistent. Good luck.