I wish I could write something different. I would love to write the fairy tale, where everything is wonderful and nothing is wrong and it all worked out in the end. But I can’t. Mattie passed away very early Tuesday morning, June 29th at about 5:30 a.m. She died quietly in her sleep at Dr. [...]
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Moving Through the Pain
Posted in essays and articles, Writing, tagged behavior training, Bird Blogs, loss of a dog, Mattie the dog, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation on July 7, 2011 | 20 Comments »
Discover the Oasis 2011
Posted in Events, People in Aviculture, Reviews, tagged behavior training, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, Dr. Susan Friedman, Janet Holt Hilton, Lanette Raymond, Noelle Fontaine, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, parrot sanctuaries, Patricia Sund, Sybil Erden, The Oasis Sanctuary on May 9, 2011 | 10 Comments »
In writing, economy is an attribute that is sought after. It is something that works well and is appreciated. It’s also very difficult to achieve. Now, If I had a brain in my head, I’d just post this photo above as a way of explaining what the Oasis Sanctuary is all about and call it [...]
Phone Calls
Posted in essays and articles, Writing, tagged "Don't Shoot The Dog", behavior training, Karen Pryor, Parrot Nation, Positive reinforcement training on March 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Photo from this Website: The Old Telephone Company It happens on occasion. I get a phone call from someone about their bird. They need help. They need to re-home their bird. They need to know about training. The latest call was Friday morning. I knew it was coming because Deb at “Chippy the Pirate,” a [...]
A Little Goes a Long Way
Posted in essays and articles, tagged behavior training, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, Positive reinforcement training, taking care of parrots on March 9, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Jason Crean’s Mousebird When it comes to parrots, the phrase, “A little goes a long way.” has numerous applications. A little bit of everything good in their meal makes for a better and more balanced diet. I think a little bit of attention here and there, scattered throughout the day is more valuable to the [...]
An Overdue Review
Posted in Reviews, tagged African Greys, Alex and Me, Alex the African Grey, behavior training, blogging about parrots, Dr. Irene Pepperberg, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, parrot training, The Alex Foundation on January 26, 2011 | 10 Comments »
I thought it would take off. I thought it would be massive. I thought it would be the next Marley and Me. I was positive that Irene Pepperberg’s book, Alex and Me would be a smash hit putting the book about the world’s worst dog to shame. It was big, but it wasn’t the massive [...]
Talking Them Out of It
Posted in essays and articles, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged behavior training, blogging about parrots, information about parrots, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, parrots as pets, Patricia Sund, rehoming parrots on January 8, 2011 | 20 Comments »
Have you ever met a person who just isn’t cut out to be a bird person? You know what I’m talking about. We’ve all met them. They have no business having a parrot in their home. You know this in your bones and can feel that understanding in the deepest darkest reaches of your soul. [...]
Kris Porter and the “Parrot Enrichment” Website
Posted in essays and articles, Stuff Bird People Like, tagged behavior training, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, enrichment, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Enrichment, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, play activities for parrots, Positive reinforcement training on December 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Kris Porter put together an absolutely incredible book and website about parrot enrichment. There are enough ideas in both to keep your birds busy for years. The book is free and downloadable and it’s absolutely packed with cool ideas to keep your birds happy and busy. You can download the book at her website and [...]
And the Band Played On…
Posted in Best Friends Animal Society, essays and articles, tagged behavior training, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, Dr. Susan Friedman, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Garden at Best Friends, Parrot Nation, Parrot Rescue Sites, Patricia Sund on October 10, 2010 | 20 Comments »
Rescued and Adopted. About a year ago, I did a presentation at the Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture about getting the word out about your club, rescue, agenda, your work, your product; whatever it was that you were promoting. It was a pretty solid presentation about “branding” your organization and lifting your profile. And unlike [...]
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