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What if it doesn’t shut up?
Same thing as a dog, you teach it that that sort of behaviour doesn't result in treats or praise
Tell us you have no experience with parrots without telling us you have no experience with parrots.
I am not a birdologist, but everything I’ve ever heard about parrots tells me that is 1000% incorrect. They are as smart as an older child and like 25 times more recalcitrant.
recalcitrant
adjective
-- Stubbornly resistant to or defiant of authority or guidance. synonym: obstinate.
Yep. Had a roommate with a very chill parrot and the owner was clear on how to act around it because she didn’t want to be annoyed by it. It definitely knew when you were talking about it and would perk up into the conversation. Very cute, but lots of mental effort required to keep them well behaved.
In short, pets are loved ones, not playmates.
My understanding is that you just don't even address the bad behaviour at all and it should just fade away if they don't get the reaction they want from you. Like a child as you said
Nope, still not a dog. They just get louder and louder. Either they get your attention or go full volume nonstop the whole day. Also their lifespan is waaay longer than an average dog life.
I understand why you might think that, but that really doesn't apply to a parrot and their noise.
Btw, an eclectus can (and probably will, regularly) emit sounds loud enough to make your ears ring. They're meant to be heard over long distances outside in the open. Inside the walls of a home, it's crazy loud.
Edit to add: They also make the noises when you're not even home. It has nothing to do with treats.