Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up

Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up originally appeared on Parade Pets.

As toddlers (and even older kids) know, dads are often the weak link when it comes to getting what they want.

In a hilarious TikTok clip, Bentley the Cockatoo is channeling his inner 2-year-old as he demands to be released from a time-out.

“Bentley went on a time-out for biting,” his pet mamma said. “He got mad and threw a temper tantrum like a toddler, but Dad succumbed.”

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What a boss! (Bentley, not Dad, sorry, Dad!)

“So stinkin’ cute,” a fan noted. “He wants what he wants and ain’t afraid to tell you!”

Of course, when your bird squawks “I want out!” several times from his cage, anyone would find it impossible to say no to such an intelligent creature. (Even if they’ve gotten into trouble.)

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“OMG so cute,” another fan wrote on TikTok, marveling at Bentley’s speaking ability. “He’s a better communicator than me!”

Bentley’s dad is surely communicating that he’s a softy, snuggling with his bird baby and truly enjoying some one-on-one time with his feathered friend, after Bentley’s release from the cage.

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“Can you believe she put me on time-out?” Bentley appears to whisper to his dad in the video clip.

OMG, that’s hilarious!

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The funny thing is that Cockatoos are often compared to toddlers and are known for their expressive personalities, which can include temper tantrums.

So, aside from a little cage time to calm down, what are some other strategies a pet parent can try to get a Cockatoo on a more even keel?

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Experts recommend rewarding calm behavior with praise, treats, or attention. This can help your bird associate quietness with positive outcomes. They also suggest teaching your Cockatoo to perform an action (like a trick) incompatible with screaming. When your Cockatoo starts to scream, cue the incompatible behavior and reward success.

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Hopefully, Bentley learned his lesson after the time-out! Judging by how he’s apparently manipulated his dad, though, we have a feeling Bentley’s parents are going to have their hands full for years to come. You see, while toddlers grow out of the tantrum phase, Cockatoos typically don’t! Good luck, Mom and Dad!

Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 20, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.