Training And Behaviour

Therapy and training for your Parrot

You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? "Birds off the Perch" proves that rewarding good behaviour is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment.

This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a Companion Parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" - such as learning to respect the bird`s boundaries and viewing sibling rivalry in a broad, environmental context - to help you change the mischievous behavior of domesticated birds, including:

 Biting or aggression

 Screaming

 Sibling/bird rivalry

 Jealousy toward its human flock members

 Feather plucking

With additional chapters on choosing the right species for your family, breeding behavior and the appropriate medical care for your bird, "Birds off the Perch" is just what you need to keep your pet birds healthy and happy.

This book provides a wealth of up-to-date information on rescue, rehoming and rehabilitation of Parrots. There`s also lots of information to prevent that from becoming necessary in the first place including chapters on several topics of behaviour problems and Parrot body language.

Good Bird is a guide to solving behavioural problems in companion Parrots - screaming, biting, feather plucking, bonding, cage bound birds - help is here!

This expanded new edition helps you understand parrot psychology and deal with the most common behavioural problems.

Liz is a renowned Parrot behaviourist who many of you will know from Parrots Magazine and the Pet Parrots Day Conference. This is a superb collection of 10 years worth of her articles in various bird magazines and is not to be missed

This book includes a total of 60 articles and columns and 217 pages, covering issues like biting, excessive screaming, over-dependence, the #one-person bird#, excessive fear, feather destruction and self-mutilation. Includes reprints from Bird Talk, Bird#s USA, The Pet Bird Report, Parrots Magazine, and several veterinary sources# as well as something new # Liz#s columns from Bird Talk and the Original Flying Machine, including an incredible behavior column she and Phoebe Linden did for the Original Flying Machine.

In depth manual on all aspects of training and behaviour

Parrots are maintained in captivity as pets, in the home, as breeding birds in aviculture, in zoos and in conservation projects. Because of their intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, Parrots are the most widely kept companion birds.

In the wild, these birds are normally social, living with others. In captivity most are kept in a cage without other birds and only get limited stimulation.

It is estimated that more than half of the cases presented to vets in companion psittacine practice are the result of behavioural problems - problems inherent to the caged Parrot.

Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behaviour, Andrew Leuscher explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal, and offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for vets who see birds in practice.

Species covered include Macaws, Amazon Parrots, African Grey Parrots, Cockatiels, Budgerigars and Cockatoos.

This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner who sees avian companion animals, and will also be of relevance to anyone interested in this complex subject.

Essential information for all Parrot owners

Of all pet birds Parrots inspire the most lasting devotion from their owners. This affection stems largely from the birds` intelligence, sociability, longevity and humorous characteristics.

"The Parrot Companion" will cover all Parrots including Parakeets, Parrotlets, Lovebirds, Lories, Conures, Macaws, Greys, Cockatoos, Cockatiels, Amazons, Pionus and Caiques.

Because Parrots are exotic birds and some species are endangered, the book emphasises responsible ownership and proper concern for conservation of threatened species.

Chapters include getting started and deciding which bird is right for you and your home/family, the characteristics of various Parrot families and species - with a focus on the most popular varieties such as the African Grey - as well as behaviour and psychology, taming and training, cages, feeding, hygiene and health (including travel health), importation and breeding and taking your bird outdoors.

The Parrot Problem Solver provides the tools and advice you need to prevent and solve aggression problems in your companion Parrot.

With the easy to follow training techniques, you can say goodbye to biting, screaming, lunging and other not-so-friendly behaviours, and build a warmer and more loving relationship with your companion Parrot.

NEW - Includes info on feeding, housing and more

The author has kept and bred a wide variety of popular and less well-known Parrots and this book is the result of those years of experience. There is a refreshing look at the pros and cons of various feeding regimes as well as valuable information on housing, breeding, health, and advice on accidents in the birdroom and the suitability of various Parrots as pets.

A guide to taming and gentling your avian companion. This definitive guide discusses the reasons for training a parrot, how your behaviour can influence results, training for adult as well as baby parrots, trick training and much more (previously published as "The Pleasure of Their Company").

Covers basic training through to advanced tricks.

By nature, Parrots are inquisitive, intelligent and social animals.

You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviours that will make your life and his more enjoyable - behaviours such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command and going to a designated perch are the basis to progress to all kinds of tricks.

With this book, patience and practice, you`ll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your Parrot to jump through hoops for you - literally!