How to Train Your Parrot to Fly — really?
I have just noticed that someone who has barely any experience in training flighted recall is now offering a course (video and ebook) on how to train your parrot, of any age and condition, to fly and...
View ArticleHow Not to Tame a Bird
Sid Price just posted on his blog about the practice of “flooding” as a training technique. It is is response to the Birdtricks people posting recently about the so-called success of the method (which...
View ArticleNew remarks on Bird Tricks by Sid Price
Due to more unethical activity associated with the Birdtricks.com’s extensive marketing operation, Sid Price has recently published two blog posts about the issue. One is a guest post at Best in Flock,...
View ArticleInternet Marketing Targeting Parrot Owners
Barbara Heidenreich has published a position statement on marketing practices companion parrot owners may encounter. Buyer beware. Internet Business Practices that Target Companion Parrot Owners One...
View ArticleNo sites are authorized to copy this blog content.
Parrot “ezines” are not authorized to reprint content of this blog. I am not a member or “friend” of any external sites, with the exception of ones on which this blog link is listed on their...
View ArticleFreeflight for Companion Parrots: Beyond the “How To”
I’d like to address the topic of freeflight training for pet birds in a bit broader context than “how to.” After thinking about this for some time, I want to elaborate on a stance that seems...
View ArticleUPDATED UPDATE: Freeflight for Companion Parrots
This is officially a Pout Free Zone. I write about positive influences on my training. As in my professional life, personalities are not the topic. We don’t omit referencing important publications...
View ArticleSkills anyone?? [update]
Since this blog is one of those places that makes flying outdoors look fun, I want to point out, again, that in addition to having a good recall, it’s critical to have good flight skills as well. If...
View ArticleAlmost hilariously bad training advice
I was just sent a link to a new membership parrot site, canned variety, where for just $10.99 you can get access to SECRET information like this preview! How to tame your parrot Taming your parrot is...
View ArticleCarly Lu is Missing – Possibly Stolen
UPDATE: Link to NEW Carly Alert Poster. Please post on social media or anywhere around San Diego County. Please help put the word out to help find Carly. She had been flying at the bay Tuesday 6/24...
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