1. He Said, She Said, Science Says

Submitted by Lori Gibbons, written by Dr. Susan Freidman.  WHY positive Reinforcement training...

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2. Training Animals: The Art of Science by Steve Martin & Dr. Susan Freidman

 Submitted by Lori Gibbons  This article explains some of Steve Martin's  training philosophies and strategies that he developed over three decades of pursuing the art of training, expressed in the lay-language in which...

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3. The Facts About Punishment by Dr. Susan Friedman & Bobbi Brinker

Submitted by Lori Gibbons Nowadays, the issue of punishment has become an emotional minefield of misconceptions, good intentions, and general confusion. And this is the good news. We would be loath to return to a time when the use of...

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4. The Nature of Greys by Bobbi Brinker & Dr. Susan Freidman

  Bobbi Brinker, author of For the Love of Greys, has been breeding and raising exotic birds for over 10 years.  Her empathy for African Grey Parrots evolved into a theory of management based on gentle, unimposing guidance and...

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5. An Introduction to Positive Reinforcement Training and its Benefits

Submitted by Lori Gibbons Barbara Heidenreich, animal/avian trainer explains what positive reinforcement training is and why it is important to use it as the method of choice when working with our companion parrots. Check out the Event...

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6. Advanced Applications of Positive Reinforcement Training in Companion Parrots

Submitted by Lori Gibbons  Vet Tech and animal behaviorist Kristi Flemming explains what positistive reinforcement training is and how to achieve it with your companion parrot.  This is an excellent handout for those that heard...

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7. "The Struggle for Dominance: Fact or Fiction?"

Submitted by Lori Gibbons  The point of this article is not to suggest that parrots should be allowed to bite, scream, flee from our hands, or interact with only one person in the family. To be a successful companion, a bird should...

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