Pick one tiny behavior
Train one clear piece at a time: look at the target, step toward the perch, put one foot up, stay on the station, enter the carrier, or step down calmly.
Reward fast and keep rewards small
Use tiny treats, praise, or access to something the bird values. The reward has to happen while the bird still knows what it did.
Target training gives you a shared language
A simple target can move the bird without pushing hands into its space. It helps with step-up, stationing, cage exits, and carrier comfort.
Stationing reduces household chaos
A station perch gives the bird a predictable place to go during cleaning, feeding, visitors, or short training. Reward staying there before the bird leaves to find trouble.
Carrier training is daily-life training
Do not save the carrier for emergencies. Let the bird explore it, eat near it, step inside briefly, and come back out before it becomes scary.