What is training anyway? Training is our primary form of communication with the animal(s) in our care. We are always training, the questions ... Read More
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Reinforcing Behavior With Attention & Petting
One of the hardest things I hear and observe animals owners and caretakers struggling with is identifying and using reinforcers. Reinforcers are all ... Read More
My Reinforcer For Training
I was recently given the opportunity to give an extremely brief presentation on the type of work I do. It was optional for me to bring an animal. Of ... Read More
Teach Your Bird to Forage
Let me help show you a great way to keep your birds occupied while you are at work all day or away for long periods if time. Foraging is the behavior ... Read More
When Does Training Cease?
What is training anyway? Training is our primary form of communication with the animal(s) in our care. We are always training, the questions ... Read More
Behavior Serves A Purpose…
Behavior serves a purpose for the individual doing the behaving. If the behavior proves of no value for the individual, the animal or human will have ... Read More
What a Little Flight Can Do
I'm sure many people are ready for this winter to be over. I'm a big lover of the snow and cold but this winter has been long enough and I'm ready for ... Read More
Beginning the New Year
I love to write in my blog. I enjoy writing about my experiences and observations with the birds I have. Our recent move has kept me from doing this ... Read More
A New Chapter, Turning the Page for the Birds
Dearest Blog, I have not abandoned thee. I wanted to post an update. I know several people have heard me talk over the past year about wanting ... Read More
A “Bird Attacking” Question
Question: Hi Lara!ย I have a bird "attacking" question. I've had my Amazon since she was only a few months old.ย I did have a couple of biting ... Read More
A Little Piece of Heaven
For several years I've been wanting, looking, and working on figuring out a way to get more space for my birds. Suki, the blue-fronted amazon ... Read More
An Accidental Post to the Wrong Blog
I have a few different blogs and I just made a recent entry on my training with Moon, Nature's Nursery's education barred owl. I accidentally posted ... Read More