What is motivation and how does it impact our relationships with our companion parrots? Do we want our birds to be robots, bending to our whims and wills in order to keep from getting bitten or yelled at all ay? We can have it all, and it takes understanding how to effectively communicate and harness the power of motivation to help our birds engage in mutually beneficial behaviors at the right part of the day to avoid destructive habits and vices for a happier healthier life for everyone!