Parrot Books and DVDs
Publications based on scientific research and animal learning theory for parrots are more rare than we would like. Here are our top picks for parrot owners and parrot enthusiasts:
Books
THE ALEX STUDIES - COGNITIVE AND COMMUNICATIVE ABILITIES OF GREY PARROTS by Irene Pepperberg
Although written almost 20 years ago, this book is still considered one of the seminal works on parrot cognition and communication. It can be a tough read, but well worth the effort.
Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavior Problems in Companion Parrots by Barbara Heidenreich
An wasy-to-read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching your parrot acceptable behavior. This book helps you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking and other difficult behaviors.
The Parrot Problem Solver. Finding Solutions to Agressive Behavior by Barbara Heidenreich
Learn how to modify your parrot’s aggressive behavior. Includes 10 steps to address aggressive behavior, common myths and misconceptions, real life case studies and their solutions.
DVDs
Parrot Behavior and Training #1 by Barbara Heidenreich
This DVD covers the basic fundamentals of training with positive reinforcement.
Training for the Veterinary Exam #2 by Barbara Heidenreich
Make your bird’s next visit to the veterinarian stress free! This DVD shows you how to train your parrot to cooperate in his own medical care.
Understanding Parrot Body Language by Barbara Heidenreic
Barbara Heidenreich guids you through theprocess of looking at a combination of body parts and what they are doing under different circumstances to gie you an idea of just what might be going on in those ery special bird brains.
Behavior Counseling by the
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