Instructions
Purchase a dove from a pet store or breeder. Choose one that appears healthy and is the color you want it to be.
Handle your dove so that it becomes more comfortable around you. Like most animals, doves need to feel that they can trust you before you can attempt to teach them anything.
Determine what you will teach your dove. You need to understand that your training options are rather limited, so start with something such as perching on your finger or returning to its cage.
Give the dove some kind of reward every time it completes the action you are teaching it to do. At the same time, make some kind of noise such as a whistle or a clap so that the bird associates the noise with the action.
Repeat the pattern numerous times until the dove is conditioned to complete its training mission without needing a reward every time.
How to Buy and Train Doves
Doves tend to be one of the more difficult birds to train. However, if you have the patience and are willing to put in the time and effort, it is possible to teach them to do simple tasks. It can be a rewarding experience when your dove does finally understand your teachings.