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Many people find Parrots to be an intriguing pet with a majority of us either wanting a Parrot or own one. However, it is natural for most birds, including Parrots to bite on an occasion. Having a pet Parrot, who bites is not good for anyone, especially those who have small children at home. Like dogs, bird owners should spend plent of time traing their bird. There are two reasons why Parrots bite their owners and those who visit, the first reason is that they may be a bit too excited, they may have been provoked or teased by someone, or they think that their owner is playing with them. What you didn't know is that training your Parrot not to bite is a very simple process which you can either do the training yourself or hire a professional to train your bird. Here are some ways to prevent your Parrot from biting.

Parrots, like any other animal can sense if someone is nervous or intimidated, which in return can make them nervous too, and lead them to bite. To prevent this from happening, always make sure you are relaxed before approaching your pet by taking some really deep breaths. This will help the owner ease any nervousness towards their pet and can give the Parrot all the attention it needs.

Many Parrots become aggravated when their human counterparts constantly give them too much attention or tease them. Like us, Parrots can become aggravated and can retaliate by biting the person who is handling them. If you can tell that your Parrot is getting agitated or angry, then this is a good sign for you to walk away and leave them alone.

Analyze your bird and its behavior to see why your Parrot is being so aggressive. While interacting with your pet Parrot, do not make eye contact nor show any fear or emotion toward the bird. Just sit back and analyze your pet's actions and behavior patterns to notice any body language that appears before your Parrot becomes aggressive and starts biting.

If your Parrot becomes aggressive with you, do not show it that you are hurt by, or are scared of him or her. When your Parrot sees that you are hurt or scared, they are more likely to show aggression toward you, which can lead to more biting. If you are hurt by your Parrot, retreat to another room and tend to your injuries. Once you're finished, return to your pet and remain calm to figure out why your Parrot is showing aggression toward you.

Most importantly, be patient with your Parrot. Training him or her not to bite you will take more than just a few days or weeks. Each pet learns differently so you must show consistency and a lot of patience toward your pet. And always have plenty of bird toys and a parrot playgym for your bird to play with and on.