Something to give you thought in your dog or bird training (or another species): If you react to your pet’s unwanted behavior in a way that is aversive to your pet whether that inflicts pain, stress or fear (or all of them), you may (or may not) change that behavior – at least in the moment – but you also will likely cause your pet to react by avoiding, shutting down or aggressing instead of WANTING to participate. [Read more…] about Why It Is Better To Avoid The Aversive In Training
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My Thoughts On Taming A Pet Parrot
Alright, I’ve got to speak my mind this month. I have heard so many people and seen so many web sites talking about ‘taming’ birds.
Knowing what I know about behavior and being as compassionate as I am about other living beings, I hate that phrase. It makes me cringe actually because taming to me infers dominance and force. And dominance and force in no way helps build a relationship of trust and foster quality of life. [Read more…] about My Thoughts On Taming A Pet Parrot