Question: Hi Lara! I have a bird "attacking" question. I've had my Amazon since she was only a few months old. I did have a couple of biting ... Read More
Changing Behavior
Behavior Trained Through Consistency…A Win/Win Outcome for All
I get a lot of requests on topics in which to write. I consider each and everyone of them and give them a lot of thought. I had recently posted on ... Read More
Live On-Line Classes and Consultations Now Available
I am very excited to be introducing a new project I have been putting together for quite a while. I am now offering on-line meetings, classes, and ... Read More
A Question About an Issue with Nipping
Question: Hi Lara. Two people have highly referred me to you. I have a blue-throated macaw and she is really nippy and pulling new feathers out. ... Read More
Behavior…It’s Always Happening
I'm just getting back in town and bringing April to a close with speaking at the Michiana Bird Society in Mishawaka, Indiana and a presentation at ... Read More
An Upcoming Behavior Workshop
Next weekend I will be giving another Behavior Workshop. It will be hosted by the Central Ohio Friends of A Feather. This one will be in-depth and one ... Read More
Question on behavior . . . Bird showing sudden signs of aggression after change in routine.
Hey Lara, I learned enough from your behavior seminar to know that SOMETHING is reinforcing this behavior but I was wondering about your input as to ... Read More
That is music to my ears…
I'm not one that believes in keeping many routines with birds because it can lead to behavior issues, but one I do stick somewhat close to is not ... Read More
Question on behavior . . . Cockatoo wants to be on us at all times!
This is something new I've added to my website and wanted to share it here on my blog. I receive many questions weekly on behavior, training, or ... Read More
Oh dear. . .
Well, I saw a potential behavior issue coming a while back and I barely did anything to change it. Well here it is and ah, shall I say it could be a ... Read More
Patience Pays Off For All Involved
I was asked a while ago to start making daily blog posts. That sure is going to be tough but it has been in the back of my mind since I was asked. I ... Read More
Training a Bird to Station & Its Importance
Many different topics come to mind when I think of something I could write here on my blog. I always wait and post something for when I'm really ... Read More