Reasons Why Punishment Should Be Avoided With Parrots
In response to several recent discussions, I wrote this article to explain the concept of punishment and why it is most often ineffective with parrots. After defining punishment, I explain that it is not meant as a way of seeking justice by getting back at the parrot but rather a training concept of reducing behavior. However, the majority of the article goes into details and examples of why attempting to punish your parrot is ineffective, counter productive, or even harmful to the purpose of eliminating problematic behavior. I end by explaining some alternative training methods that are more effective.