Barbara Heidenreich

Why does science in animal care matter? My bestie Barbara Heidenreich and I sit down - this time in person - for a conversation about what it actually means to be scientific in animal care and behavior. And why that's important. We talk about natural behavior, species differences, the constructional approach, and so much more. Resources for the Avian Behavior Lab (it's growing, people! We have big things on the horizon!) can be found on the link. You can check out Barbara's Animal Training Fundamentals Program, of which I am a proud member and affiliate, also here.

Why does science in animal care matter? My bestie Barbara Heidenreich and I sit down - this time in person - for a conversation about what it actually means to be scientific in animal care and behavior. And why that's important. We talk about natural behavior, species differences, the constructional approach, and so much more. Resources for the <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avian Behavior Lab</a> (it's growing, people! We have big things on the horizon!) can be found on the link. You can check out Barbara's Animal Training Fundamentals Program, of which I am a proud member and affiliate, also <a href="https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/hhankey/Monthly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Keeping the Science in Animal Care with Barbara Heidenreich

ICYMI, petkeeper is a derogatory term in a niche community like falconry. This episode explores the roots of some falconry disagreements and why it's so important to find a supportive community that fosters curiosity and an ethical training paradigm that fits you and your bird's needs. https://avianbehaviorlab.com Our Patreon  The weekend effect in wildife Decline in hunting is a crisis in wildlife conservation funding 

ICYMI, petkeeper is a derogatory term in a niche community like falconry. This episode explores the roots of some falconry disagreements and why it's so important to find a supportive community that fosters curiosity and an ethical training paradigm that fits you and your bird's needs. <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a> <a href="https://patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Patreon </a> The <a href="https://envirobites.org/2020/03/23/t-g-im-why-wildlife-wants-your-vacation-to-end-sooner/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">weekend effect</a> in wildife Decline in hunting is a crisis in wildlife <a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/03/20/593001800/decline-in-hunters-threatens-how-u-s-pays-for-conservation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">conservation funding </a>

Are you a falconer or a petkeeper?

Sean Will

Maasa Nishimuta

Whoa baby, y'all, this is another incredible interview that gives you a whole 'nother paradigm to the think about in animal training. Let's blow the lid off of the way we think of operant conditioning and dive deep with Maasa Nishimuta and Sean Will of CAAWT, or the Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training. This conversation will have you rethinking the four quadrants, what the consequence(s) of your animal's behavior might be, and how you think about problem behavior.  CAAWT website and membership Donate to help more shelters learn the humane and effective constructional approach The CAAWT Podcast Register for the CAAWT Conference Interested in some of the non-linear and constructional discussions we are having in the Lab? Try out a Premium Membership with the coupon code AVIAN for 14 days at the Avian Behavior Lab

Whoa baby, y'all, this is another incredible interview that gives you a whole 'nother paradigm to the think about in animal training. Let's blow the lid off of the way we think of operant conditioning and dive deep with Maasa Nishimuta and Sean Will of CAAWT, or the Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training. This conversation will have you rethinking the four quadrants, what the consequence(s) of your animal's behavior might be, and how you think about problem behavior.  <a href="https://www.caawt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CAAWT</a> website and membership Donate to help more shelters learn the humane and effective constructional approach The <a href="https://www.caawt.com/caawt-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CAAWT Podcast</a> Register for the <a href="https://www.caawt.com/2022-conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CAAWT Conference</a> Interested in some of the non-linear and constructional discussions we are having in the Lab? Try out a Premium Membership with the coupon code AVIAN for 14 days at the <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avian Behavior Lab</a>

The Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training with Maasa Nishimuta and Sean Will

Scott Echols

Our second interview with Dr. Scott Echols, Diplomat- ABVP - Avian Specialty, nutrition expert, and, geez, there so many epithets we can tag on here. In this episode, we talk about avian dietary supplements, Omega-3 fatty acids, the ol' pellets versus raw diet debate, and a few other questions within this topic. You might want to bring a pen and paper to this one. Our Avian Behavior Lab members and Patreon patrons get to ask questions for our expert here, as well as binge on these multiple part interviews, which will cover many topics. The webinar we mentioned sponsored by Lafeber is right here Join the Lab for a 14 day free trial with the coupon code AVIAN here! Our September 2022 Bird of Prey workshop is  open for registration. The Advanced Animal Training and Behavior Workshop has a  waitlist with registration opening in May of 2022 Support the podcast through Patreon for just a few dollars a month.

Our second interview with Dr. Scott Echols, Diplomat- ABVP - Avian Specialty, nutrition expert, and, geez, there so many epithets we can tag on here. In this episode, we talk about avian dietary supplements, Omega-3 fatty acids, the ol' pellets versus raw diet debate, and a few other questions within this topic. You might want to bring a pen and paper to this one. Our Avian Behavior Lab members and Patreon patrons get to ask questions for our expert here, as well as binge on these multiple part interviews, which will cover many topics. The webinar we mentioned sponsored by Lafeber is right <a href="https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/webinar-comprehensive-anatomy-research-project-new-findings-to-advance-veterinary-medicine/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Join the Lab for a 14 day free trial with the coupon code AVIAN <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Our September 2022 Bird of Prey workshop is <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/experience/workshops/bird-of-prey-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> open for registration</a>. The Advanced Animal Training and Behavior Workshop has a <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/experience/workshops/advanced-animal-behavior-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> waitlist</a> with registration opening in May of 2022 Support the podcast through <a href="https://patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for just a few dollars a month.

Dr. Scott Echols DVM DABVP and the Dietary Supplements for Birds

Owl ambassadors can be tough to train, but in our opinion, so worth it. They are powerful conservation ambassadors for myriad of topics. We topic about two key things that we look at when we set ourselves up to train an owl ambassador. Our Owl Ambassador Masterclass gets really deep on this subject, and you can purchase it on demand at the Avian Behavior Lab. If you are looking to brush up your skills with your bird of prey educators, try out a Premium Membership at the Avian Behavior Lab for free for 14 days with the code AVIAN Our Workshops for the fall of 2022:  The  waitlist for the Advanced Animal Training and Behavior Workshop:  Registration for the  Bird of Prey Workshop is open!

Owl ambassadors can be tough to train, but in our opinion, so worth it. They are powerful conservation ambassadors for myriad of topics. We topic about two key things that we look at when we set ourselves up to train an owl ambassador. Our <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com/masterclass-owl-sales/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Owl Ambassador Masterclass</a> gets really deep on this subject, and you can purchase it on demand at the Avian Behavior Lab. If you are looking to brush up your skills with your bird of prey educators, try out a Premium Membership at the Avian Behavior Lab for free for 14 days with the code AVIAN Our Workshops for the fall of 2022:  The <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/experience/workshops/advanced-animal-behavior-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> waitlist</a> for the Advanced Animal Training and Behavior Workshop:  Registration for the <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/experience/workshops/bird-of-prey-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bird of Prey Workshop</a> is open!

What Matters When Training an Owl Ambassador

Screaming is a big deal when you live with parrots, and boy do we know it. We just dropped the final lessons of our Screaming Masterclass in the Avian Behavior Lab. Eleven meaty lessons and worksheets filled with in depth how-to's and comprehensive approaches to this issue. We get you started in the right direction with this episode. Check out https://avianbehaviorlab.com with the coupon code AVIAN for a free trial. More free resources at https://avian-behavior.org/podcast

Screaming is a big deal when you live with parrots, and boy do we know it. We just dropped the final lessons of our Screaming Masterclass in the Avian Behavior Lab. Eleven meaty lessons and worksheets filled with in depth how-to's and comprehensive approaches to this issue. We get you started in the right direction with this episode. Check out <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a> with the coupon code AVIAN for a free trial. More free resources at <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avian-behavior.org/podcast</a>

44 Rebroadcast How to stop your bird from screaming when you leave the room

What do trials for human's capacity for G force have to do with animal training? Turns out, the alleged beginnings of Murphy's law at Edwards Air Force Base in California by Colonel Stapp's team had its beginnings not in pessimism but practicality. Our episode explores how we can use this mindset can turn our understanding of animal behavior into mastery. Tangents include integrity in the animal training world, popcorn, and cat purrs. Resources https://avianbehaviorlab.com 14 days free with code AVIAN  Fall 2022 Avian Behavior Advanced Training Workshop Curriculum and Waitlist   Decoder Ring Episode Murphy's law 

What do trials for human's capacity for G force have to do with animal training? Turns out, the alleged beginnings of Murphy's law at Edwards Air Force Base in California by Colonel Stapp's team had its beginnings not in pessimism but practicality. Our episode explores how we can use this mindset can turn our understanding of animal behavior into mastery. Tangents include integrity in the animal training world, popcorn, and cat purrs. Resources <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a> 14 days free with code AVIAN <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/experience/workshops/advanced-animal-behavior-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fall 2022 Avian Behavior Advanced Training Workshop Curriculum and Waitlist</a> <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring/2019/12/nick-spark-murphys-law-origin-rocket-tests-california-desert" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Decoder Ring Episode Murphy's law </a>

43 How Murphy's Law Can Improve Your Animal Training

In our interview with self-proclaimed bird nerd and parrot lover, Melanie Canatella, Founder of Fluff and Feathers, we chat about working with birds with special needs and creating a more harmonious environment and relationship with them. This is an in-depth conversation about how minimizing fear and stress responses can weave tight the fabric that connects us with the animals in our care. Melanie is a treasured member of the Avian Behavior Lab! Our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior Join the https://avianbehaviorlab.com  for animal behavior and training expertise

In our interview with self-proclaimed bird nerd and parrot lover, Melanie Canatella, Founder of Fluff and Feathers, we chat about working with birds with special needs and creating a more harmonious environment and relationship with them. This is an in-depth conversation about how minimizing fear and stress responses can weave tight the fabric that connects us with the animals in our care. Melanie is a treasured member of the Avian Behavior Lab! Our Patreon is <a href="https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior</a> Join the <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a>  for animal behavior and training expertise

42 Special needs and Aggressive Parrots with Melanie Canatella

Animal training mentors, role models, and teachers can be incredibly impactful for our growth. This was a concept I actively sought when I knew I wanted to learn as much as I possibly could about animal behavior.We talk about: Is a mentor a necessity or a luxury? What to look for in a mentor/role model What bad relationships teach us Why it's ok to eclipse your mentor's learning journey What does your mentor want out of the relationship? 14 day free trial of our training and behavior membership with code AVIAN https://avianbehaviorlab.com Go to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior For show notes https://avian-behavior.org/41

Animal training mentors, role models, and teachers can be incredibly impactful for our growth. This was a concept I actively sought when I knew I wanted to learn as much as I possibly could about animal behavior.We talk about: Is a mentor a necessity or a luxury? What to look for in a mentor/role model What bad relationships teach us Why it's ok to eclipse your mentor's learning journey What does your mentor want out of the relationship? 14 day free trial of our training and behavior membership with code AVIAN <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a> Go to our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior</a> For show notes <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avian-behavior.org/41</a>

41. The What's and the Why's of Animal Training Mentorships

How do you train your dragon? If you have been on the earth for a hot minute, you know that everyone has an opinion for how you need to train the bird of prey in your care. Let's go over the methods, well most of them. Or some of them. We analyze the environmental conditions that inform our decisions, jess free or no, free lofting, tethering, strobes and all kinds of tools we can choose (or opt out of). With minimal tangents this time (whew!) and only a few rants. Lucky you! Buzzwords include pride, stress, weight management and pluralism. https://avianbehaviorlab.com https://avian-behavior.org/event/animal-training-workshop/

How do you train your dragon? If you have been on the earth for a hot minute, you know that everyone has an opinion for how you need to train the bird of prey in your care. Let's go over the methods, well most of them. Or some of them. We analyze the environmental conditions that inform our decisions, jess free or no, free lofting, tethering, strobes and all kinds of tools we can choose (or opt out of). With minimal tangents this time (whew!) and only a few rants. Lucky you! Buzzwords include pride, stress, weight management and pluralism. <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a> <a href="https://avian-behavior.org/event/animal-training-workshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avian-behavior.org/event/animal-training-workshop/</a>

40 What's the best way to train a bird of prey?

If you are into animal behavior and positive reinforcement training, you're in the right spot. World renown animal behavior consultant, falconer, and educator Hillary Hankey dives deep with conversations and case studies on parrots, birds of prey as well as horses, dogs and all kinds of animals on topics of behavior as well as nutrition, ethology, and problem solving.

In this episode, we talk about how our training ethos shapes every interaction we forge with the birds in our care. There are some great ways that we can build our foundation through a firm understanding of the animal training fundamentals, so let's get into it! How do you start training before you even start **training**?? On the show notes page, we have our Black Friday coupon codes for those that are listening upon release and the links for Patreon and our free workbook for the fundamentals course. Check out your free guide to where you are with your fundamentals https://avianbehaviorlab.ck.page/fundamental https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior 

In this episode, we talk about how our training ethos shapes every interaction we forge with the birds in our care. There are some great ways that we can build our foundation through a firm understanding of the animal training fundamentals, so let's get into it! How do you start training before you even start **training**?? On the show notes page, we have our Black Friday coupon codes for those that are listening upon release and the links for Patreon and our free workbook for the fundamentals course. Check out your free guide to where you are with your fundamentals <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.ck.page/fundamental" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.ck.page/fundamental</a> http<a href="https://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">s://www.patreon.com/avianbehavior</a>

What are the Fundamentals of Animal Training?

In Part 2 of our live recording of our podcast from MemberFest 2021, we cover some serious ground! We talk about aspergillosis and the importance of force free veterinary training, field a few questions about training with negative reinforcement and the constructional approach, and end up with a bit of a sciency chat about spiders! You can check out our newest courses up on the Avian Behavior Lab using the coupon code AVIAN for 14 days free with any membership!

In Part 2 of our live recording of our podcast from MemberFest 2021, we cover some serious ground! We talk about aspergillosis and the importance of force free veterinary training, field a few questions about training with negative reinforcement and the constructional approach, and end up with a bit of a sciency chat about spiders! You can check out our newest courses up on the <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Avian Behavior Lab</a> using the coupon code AVIAN for 14 days free with any membership!

38 Bird Training Stories Part 2: Force Free Veterinary Training, Practical Application of CAT, and More!

It's our Avian Behavior Lab MemberFest 2021, celebrating the second anniversary of our online animal behavior and training membership platform. We did a live podcast with our members, telling training challenges and success stories, plus things we have learned, putting everything into question-answer format for our members to ask questions of their own. Stories in this one include working with an intense and potentially dangerous Double Yellow Headed Amazon, a bald eagle that had a strong fear response.

It's our Avian Behavior Lab MemberFest 2021, celebrating the second anniversary of our online animal behavior and training membership platform. We did a live podcast with our members, telling training challenges and success stories, plus things we have learned, putting everything into question-answer format for our members to ask questions of their own. Stories in this one include working with an intense and potentially dangerous Double Yellow Headed Amazon, a bald eagle that had a strong fear response.

Bird Training Stories with Katie, Paige and Hillary Part 1

You can’t tell anyone to be curious, you can show them, you can inspire them, and you can lead with humility and grace That’s what Dani Poirier Larson of the Southwick Zoo shows, the spirit she embodies and shows her team. Dani’s words are so powerful and ring so true for a behavior enthusiast who wants to engage with the human and animal world around us as well as feel the fire of the enthusiasm of the team an audience around us. We talk about some incredibly powerful concepts and the way that Dani has taken on some incredibly challenging animal behavior. We talk macaw training, kookaburras, corvid challenges, and mental health. Tangents include nervous habits and the Nashville Zoo behavior team.

You can’t tell anyone to be curious, you can show them, you can inspire them, and you can lead with humility and grace That’s what Dani Poirier Larson of the Southwick Zoo shows, the spirit she embodies and shows her team. Dani’s words are so powerful and ring so true for a behavior enthusiast who wants to engage with the human and animal world around us as well as feel the fire of the enthusiasm of the team an audience around us. We talk about some incredibly powerful concepts and the way that Dani has taken on some incredibly challenging animal behavior. We talk macaw training, kookaburras, corvid challenges, and mental health. Tangents include nervous habits and the Nashville Zoo behavior team.

On curiosity, leadership and evolution as an animal trainer with Dani Poirier Larson

Animal behavior sure does love routine. But what happens when that routine changes and is beyond our control? What about those changes that affect our mental well-being and then transfer on the way we work with our animals and fellow animal lovers? We talk about the three different ways this impacted our work. We also discuss pandemic pets and what we can do when the goal posts change, routines change, and how to get through tough situations with animal care in mind.

Animal behavior sure does love routine. But what happens when that routine changes and is beyond our control? What about those changes that affect our mental well-being and then transfer on the way we work with our animals and fellow animal lovers? We talk about the three different ways this impacted our work. We also discuss pandemic pets and what we can do when the goal posts change, routines change, and how to get through tough situations with animal care in mind.

How Our Animals Handle the Pandemic

Everyone has preferences, and our birds and other animals are no different. From African Greys to Turkey Vultures, the birds that we work with make no bones about it when they have chosen a favorite. Sometimes it is harmless and other times it can be downright dangerous. We talk about strategies and environmental management scenarios to help your bird work better with others, as well as how to prevent the problem with other future feathered friends!  Support us on Patreon http://patreon.com/avianbehavior Join the Avian Behavior Lab https://avianbehaviorlab.com

Everyone has preferences, and our birds and other animals are no different. From African Greys to Turkey Vultures, the birds that we work with make no bones about it when they have chosen a favorite. Sometimes it is harmless and other times it can be downright dangerous. We talk about strategies and environmental management scenarios to help your bird work better with others, as well as how to prevent the problem with other future feathered friends!  Support us on Patreon <a href="http://patreon.com/avianbehavior" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/avianbehavior</a> Join the Avian Behavior Lab <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://avianbehaviorlab.com</a>

What to do when your bird picks favorites

Wes Larson

We sit down with the Griz Kid! Wildlife biologist Wes Larson, bear expert, co host of the Tooth and Claw Podcast, and all around awesome person talked with us about his work with HawkWatch banding Golden Eagles. Wes and Hillary discuss what it means to get a job as a wildlife biologist and of course, all about the challenges facing golden eagles in the United States.  A fascinating conversation about why longterm research is so necessary.

We sit down with the Griz Kid! Wildlife biologist Wes Larson, bear expert, co host of the Tooth and Claw Podcast, and all around awesome person talked with us about his work with HawkWatch banding Golden Eagles. Wes and Hillary discuss what it means to get a job as a wildlife biologist and of course, all about the challenges facing golden eagles in the United States.  A fascinating conversation about why longterm research is so necessary.

Interview with Wildlife Biologist Wes Larson

As a professional free flight bird trainer with high visibility, Hillary has heard from many different companion parrot free flyers of various experience levels. Here she examines several questions, including 1) What is parrot free flight and how does it work? 2) What are some ideal qualities in a parrot free flight trainer? 3) Can you learn to free fly your parrot from the internet? 4) What are some best practices in free flying and several more. 

As a professional free flight bird trainer with high visibility, Hillary has heard from many different companion parrot free flyers of various experience levels. Here she examines several questions, including 1) What is parrot free flight and how does it work? 2) What are some ideal qualities in a parrot free flight trainer? 3) Can you learn to free fly your parrot from the internet? 4) What are some best practices in free flying and several more.

Thinking of Free Flying Your Parrot?

Calm

Hillary talks about her evolution on the principle of applying negative reinforcement with the help of other trainers in using space as a reinforcer to reinforce calm behavior in challenging birds to help the listener understand why this is such an incredible tool for our behavior change processes. She also  uses her experience as a guest speaker at the ABMA 2021 conference to discuss the challenges of women in STEM and how we can disagree and still use science in our discussions rather than fear-based emotions.

Hillary talks about her evolution on the principle of applying negative reinforcement with the help of other trainers in using space as a reinforcer to reinforce calm behavior in challenging birds to help the listener understand why this is such an incredible tool for our behavior change processes. She also  uses her experience as a guest speaker at the ABMA 2021 conference to discuss the challenges of women in STEM and how we can disagree and still use science in our discussions rather than fear-based emotions.

Applying Negative Reinforcement for Calm Animal Behavior

Avian Behavior Lab members Harry and Hailey sit down with Hillary and talk about adopting Paulie the Quaker parakeet during the pandemic. Everything from the first meeting to socialization is different during quarantine in place orders. When everything is different and the only thing that stays the same is change, Harry and Hailey do an amazing job working with their new friend and building skills.

Avian Behavior Lab members Harry and Hailey sit down with Hillary and talk about adopting Paulie the Quaker parakeet during the pandemic. Everything from the first meeting to socialization is different during quarantine in place orders. When everything is different and the only thing that stays the same is change, Harry and Hailey do an amazing job working with their new friend and building skills.

Member Interview: Adopting a bird during the pandemic

Fantastic. So happy to have found this new podcast. Just the first episode even - I have a female eclectus and to have her particular species’ and sex’s life history discussed in a nutritional context was so amazing. I was geeking out listening to bird nutrition while the whole time I was thinking but what about eclectus parrots with their relatively specialized digestive tract and derived nesting habits? And boom! Y’all brought it up and discussed it. Just awesome. I knew this podcast was gold from that moment on and so far it’s proven to be that and more. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this podcast! Already signed up for membership with ABI and can’t wait to learn more. Excellent resource.

Everything I’ve wanted!

I’m experienced in reptile and arthropod husbandry and mammal training and have never ever had a bird... but it doesn’t matter! This podcast is applicable to just about all husbandry and training and is fascinating. It has already stimulated lots of conversation in my social bubble. If you’re interested in wild diets or animal enrichment at all, this is a fantastic supplement.
I don’t ever plan to keep birds, but knowing about all kinds of animal training and husbandry keeps my mind broad and ideas flowing.

Not a bird keeper but...

The Avian Behavior Podcast

In this powerful interview with animal training and beahvior expert Barbara Heidenreich, we talk about the qualities that make for animal training expertise, how animal keepers and companion parrot people can seek out and evaluate the best advice for animals in their care, and how to keep growing and evolving in one's quester animal behavior enlightenment.

In this powerful interview with animal training and beahvior expert Barbara Heidenreich, we talk about the qualities that make for animal training expertise, how animal keepers and companion parrot people can seek out and evaluate the best advice for animals in their care, and how to keep growing and evolving in one's quester animal behavior enlightenment.

07 How to Be an Animal Training Expert with Barbara Heidenreich

What is motivation and how does it impact our relationships with our companion parrots? Do we want our birds to be robots, bending to our whims and wills in order to keep from getting bitten or yelled at all ay? We can have it all, and it takes understanding how to effectively communicate and harness the power of motivation to help our birds engage in mutually beneficial behaviors at the right part of the day to avoid destructive habits and vices for a happier healthier life for everyone!

What is motivation and how does it impact our relationships with our companion parrots? Do we want our birds to be robots, bending to our whims and wills in order to keep from getting bitten or yelled at all ay? We can have it all, and it takes understanding how to effectively communicate and harness the power of motivation to help our birds engage in mutually beneficial behaviors at the right part of the day to avoid destructive habits and vices for a happier healthier life for everyone!

04 Motivation Part 1: Help, I can't get my parrot to stop biting and screaming!

In this episode, we uncover three habits common in the companion parrot world that lead to continued parrot biting. Sometimes, the tactics we think are solving parrot biting are actually putting a temporary stop to it, rather than ending biting for good and providing an appropriate replacement solution.

In this episode, we uncover three habits common in the companion parrot world that lead to continued parrot biting. Sometimes, the tactics we think are solving parrot biting are actually putting a temporary stop to it, rather than ending biting for good and providing an appropriate replacement solution.

08 Three Hidden Reasons Your Parrot is Still Biting

In the second episode of our podcasts on motivation, we look at how different factors in the environment and the way we train our birds of prey in education programs and falconry can impact motivation before we ever consider factors like managing diet.

In the second episode of our podcasts on motivation, we look at how different factors in the environment and the way we train our birds of prey in education programs and falconry can impact motivation before we ever consider factors like managing diet.

5. Motivation Part II: Influences on Bird of Prey Motivation in Training Programs

Parrot screaming is an incredibly disruptive  behavior for everyone. By looking at just one aspect of this couple problem, we can relieve some of the stress around this challenge and provide important skills for our companions to succeed. Check out the show notes for our free download and more resources.

Parrot screaming is an incredibly disruptive  behavior for everyone. By looking at just one aspect of this couple problem, we can relieve some of the stress around this challenge and provide important skills for our companions to succeed. Check out the show notes for our free download and more resources.

How to Stop Your Parrot From Screaming When You Leave the Room

Larue the crested caracara has taught us a lot of things, we wanted to zoom in the focus on three things here that are not only common issues as trainers, but are relatable no matter if you are working with a caracara, a hornbill, or a companion parrot. Caracaras are intelligent like parrots and corvids, social, enjoy walks like hornbills, vultures, and other species, and ride around on the glove like raptors, although Larue doesn't have traditional falconry equipment like anklets and jesses. In this episode, we discuss how 1) as a team, we worked through his wing bandaging maintaining a positive relationship 2) we give him tools to work through his fearful behavior 3) we use alternative motivational techniques so that we aren't relying on a heavy weight management practices.  https://avianbehaviorlab.com/podcast/03-avian-teachers-larue-the-crested-caracara-and-fearful-behavior/

Larue the crested caracara has taught us a lot of things, we wanted to zoom in the focus on three things here that are not only common issues as trainers, but are relatable no matter if you are working with a caracara, a hornbill, or a companion parrot. Caracaras are intelligent like parrots and corvids, social, enjoy walks like hornbills, vultures, and other species, and ride around on the glove like raptors, although Larue doesn't have traditional falconry equipment like anklets and jesses. In this episode, we discuss how 1) as a team, we worked through his wing bandaging maintaining a positive relationship 2) we give him tools to work through his fearful behavior 3) we use alternative motivational techniques so that we aren't relying on a heavy weight management practices. <a href="https://avianbehaviorlab.com/podcast/03-avian-teachers-larue-the-crested-caracara-and-fearful-behavior/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://avianbehaviorlab.com/podcast/03-avian-teachers-larue-the-crested-caracara-and-fearful-behavior/</a>

03 Avian Teachers: Larue the caracara and fearful behavior

From our Companion and Ambassador Parrot Webinar series at the beginning of the Coronavirus stay at home mandates, we hosted a 4 webinar series for parrots addressing a variety of topics. These questions stemmed directly from that, honing in on how to get through disruptions on routine. However, we also worked through some very serious issues of biting and trust building. Issues that could easily lead to adopting out a parrot, rehoming it, or at least, a stressful household. Join us in this densely packed episode for practical tips on how to stop a biting parrot.

From our Companion and Ambassador Parrot Webinar series at the beginning of the Coronavirus stay at home mandates, we hosted a 4 webinar series for parrots addressing a variety of topics. These questions stemmed directly from that, honing in on how to get through disruptions on routine. However, we also worked through some very serious issues of biting and trust building. Issues that could easily lead to adopting out a parrot, rehoming it, or at least, a stressful household. Join us in this densely packed episode for practical tips on how to stop a biting parrot.

Case Studies in Building Trust with Parrots

A discussion about bird training and operant conditioning, raising owls, and our zoo free flight program ethos, this is from our raptor workshop that goes beyond just raptor training and behavior. It's a wonderfully deep dive and powerful conversation for animal trainers and caregivers.

A discussion about bird training and operant conditioning, raising owls, and our zoo free flight program ethos, this is from our raptor workshop that goes beyond just raptor training and behavior. It's a wonderfully deep dive and powerful conversation for animal trainers and caregivers.

Bird Training Q & A Part II (not just birds of prey!)

Aggressive behavior in parrots looks like different things to each of us. While different terms like dominant, bold, or territorial are often used as explanatory variables, none of these describe in precise terms what the behavior actually is or under what conditions it occurs. Understanding this foundation is an important step to working through small and large challenges with our birds.

Aggressive behavior in parrots looks like different things to each of us. While different terms like dominant, bold, or territorial are often used as explanatory variables, none of these describe in precise terms what the behavior actually is or under what conditions it occurs. Understanding this foundation is an important step to working through small and large challenges with our birds.

Is Your Parrot "Aggressive?" 

This Q&amp;A tackles sensitive and challenging subjects: progressive weight management principles and working with birds with problem histories. It is part of larger conversation and is by no means all inclusive. The information in this podcast may not be suitable for all situations and is meant to be used in conjunction with tailored, individual help. Please understand that when working with your birds' weight and diets, you out always know the health and welfare of your bird. Avian Behavior International believes strongly in the practice of healthy flying, training, and relationships with food and the limited use of weight management, and only when needed. We have many other resources to be used in conjunction with this podcast.

This Q&amp;A tackles sensitive and challenging subjects: progressive weight management principles and working with birds with problem histories. It is part of larger conversation and is by no means all inclusive. The information in this podcast may not be suitable for all situations and is meant to be used in conjunction with tailored, individual help. Please understand that when working with your birds' weight and diets, you out always know the health and welfare of your bird. Avian Behavior International believes strongly in the practice of healthy flying, training, and relationships with food and the limited use of weight management, and only when needed. We have many other resources to be used in conjunction with this podcast.

Raptor Q&A Part 1

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