7.5.10

We let PaRk3R out a lot today. At least twice, I think. The first time, PaRk kept pulling on my sleeves and climbing onto my shoulders. Once I gave in, allowing him to perch himself on my left shoulder, he proceeded to use my ear to climb on my head! I got him down, finally, and after that, he was a perfect bird... All day he randomly squaks, loudly, a little bit like that siren I talked a bit about earlier. But the second I reward him for being quiet (taking him out) he's silent. No squaking, not even the 'gkr-gkr' that he makes. Hmm, this training thing may take a little bit longer than I expected... The second time I took him out, he wouldn't even think of taking a seat on my shoulder. I put him on my arm and he walked back down to my elbow. We also did some experimenting with what treats he might respond with. Pineapple? No. Mango? No. Crackers. OH YEAH! So, now I don't need to waste $4.99/lb. for dried fruit, or fresh fruit for that matter...