Things You'll Need
- Newspapers or a trashcan
- Treats and/or toys for your bird
Instructions
Decide on a training spot. Most people choose to do it over a trash can or to have a spot set aside with newspapers.
Hold your parakeet over the training spot. Give him a vocal command of your choice. You can say something like, "Go potty" or simply "Potty."
Continue to hold the parakeet over the training spot until he does his business. Once he has finished, reward him with praise, a treat or favorite toy. Figure out which of these elicits the best response from your bird.
Repeat this every time you take your parakeet out of the cage. Do not hold him without taking him to the training spot first. Eventually your bird will learn what you want. If you think your parakeet is getting ready to use the bathroom while you are holding him, (if it lifts its tail or squats down) quickly take him to the training spot and let him do his business there. Remember to always reward your bird. If you are consistent, your parakeet will, for the most part, be accident-free.