What is something that parrots and dogs have in common with a world class athlete – superstitious behaviors! Understanding this, can help you in solving some pet behavior problems. [Read more…] about Understanding Superstitious Behavior In Pets
African Grey
Find Time To Bring Smiles To Those Around You
Bird Training Is Quick When You Make It Fun
Steve Martin, president of Orlando-based Natural Encounters, is a phenomenal trainer of animals and teacher of people. I was fortunate to have traveled to Florida several years back for a weekend course taught by him and my mentor, Dr. Susan Friedman. Steve was also president of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators, of which I’m a member. [Read more…] about Bird Training Is Quick When You Make It Fun
Barnaby’s Family Scrapbook
I had forgotten that we had done this years ago. Barnaby, my Timneh African Grey, worked with me in creating this about his family. At the time Chester was still with us. It’s fun so I thought I’d reshare. You may have to click on the arrow to advance to the next screen if it doesn’t automatically load. [Read more…] about Barnaby’s Family Scrapbook
Solving Problem Parrot Screaming
(a past Hyde Park Living column)
Screaming is one of those behaviors many bird owners complain about because they can’t seem to get the behavior to stop. And let’s face it…that noise isn’t exactly pleasant – at least to most of us.
Eleven years ago I was among the statistic of those who blamed Barnaby for making a noise I couldn’t live with. Just like so many other bird owners, I tried everything I had heard to try. I tried putting him in his cage, talking to him in quiet words, telling him “no”, ignoring him. All to no avail. [Read more…] about Solving Problem Parrot Screaming