Comments on: Parrot Behavior and Training Resources

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:47:55 +0000

Thank you for sharing this online resource and for reading Behind the Behavior Amber!

By: Amber M.

Amber M. — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:35:13 +0000

Have you heard of Sally Blanchard? She runs the Companion Parrot website: https://companionparrotonline.com/

Her books and magazines have been tremendously helpful to me in the past – I spent a few years working as a vet tech for a avian veterinarian, and also took in a rescued African Grey, and the content of the books were outstanding, and really helped me communicate and support my Grey.

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:42:23 +0000

Hi Steven, when I’ve contacted Barbara via her web site, she has always responded: http://www.goodbirdinc.com/contactus.html. Thanks for reading Behind the Behavior.

By: steven j oscherwitz

steven j oscherwitz — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:13:19 +0000

How can I get in touch with barbera heidenreich
I have questions about our parrott A2

Thanks

Steven j. oscherwitz

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:16:11 +0000

These are great resources. I will look into them. I’m always eager to network with fellow parrot owners. Ever since becoming a parrot owner myself, I’ve looked for more experienced people to provide tips and resources. One of the best tips I ever received was the recommendation to purchase my birdcage from Cages By Design. I was inexperienced at the time and was looking at getting one of those cheap wire birdcages. I’m so glad I had someone to steer me right. I have no regrets taking her advice and my birdcage is still in excellent shape today and my parrots love it.

By: Sid Price

Sid Price — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:38 +0000

Thank you so much for giving the list of resources for parrot owners and also for including a link to my Avian Ambassadors web site. The Bird Training blog is on that site or directly accessed at http://www.AvianAmbassadors.com/BirdTraining.
For those interested in seminars about behavior science and its aplication to bird training please check out http://www.Behaviorand Training.com.
Thanks again,
Sid.

By: Christine Hibbard

Christine Hibbard — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:33:50 +0000

Hello Joanna, it’s wonderful to see you here. For any of our readers in the Reno, Nevada area in need of a canine or avian behavior specialist, Janna’s web site is: http://www.furfeatherworks.com/

If you’re a parrot enthusiast in the Reno, Nevada area, check out the Reno Avian Enthusiasts group: http://www.furfeatherworks.com/

Please let us know when you’ll be presenting at the RAAVE meetings Joanna. We’d love to hear about your work there. Thank you for contributing to Behind the Behavior!

By: Joanna Moritz, BA, CPDT-KA

Joanna Moritz, BA, CPDT-KA — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:41 +0000

Hi Christine and fellow parrot lovers! Thought I should mention that I am a parrot help resource in the Reno/Tahoe area. I have been working professionally with parrots, dogs, and other animals using positive reinforcement training for the past 10 years or so. I follow the techniques of experts such as Barbara Heidenreich and Dr. Susan Freidman. I also have a degree in psychology, and am certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a member of the American Federation of Aviculture and Association of Animal Behavior Professionals. To my knowledge, I’m the only one in the area studying parrot behavior and working with parrot owners and their birds.
Anyway, I’m available for in-home behavior consultations, and I’ll be doing several seminars on parrot behavior in upcoming RAAVE (Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts) meetings.
It’s so cool to see parrots included in the more general “pet behavior” genre of this blog – and to see you debunking some bird myths alongside the dog myths. Keep the good stuff coming!