Minecraft wiki entry for Taming, associated text: Each animal can be tamed by a different mechanics. Wolves can be tamed by giving the animal bones. Cats and parrots can be tamed by giving the animal its favorite food. Once tamed, these animals will follow the player unless told to sit. Tamed wolves will start fighting alongside their master. Tamed wolves and cats can be bred, and they stop hunting animals by themselves. Tamed parrots can ride on the player's shoulder and mimic nearby mob sounds.