Feedback Appreciated for BirdTricks.com’s 1st ever “LIVE” Event
Hey Guys,
I wanted to let you guys know that in January, we’re going to be hosting our first live event for our customers and newsletters subscribers in Orlando, Florida.
We’re still putting together all the details, guest speakers and agenda…
But to make sure it turns out to be a PHENOMENAL event, I could really use your feedback by leaving a comment at the bottom of this blog post about what you’d like to have us add to our agenda, speakers you may want to have us try to bring in, topics you might want covered, and how interested you might be about traveling to Orlando Florida to attend an event like this (even though I haven’t shared our itinerary with you)
I’d really like to get an idea for how many of you would be willing to make the trip, as we already have about 200 seats pre-sold, and I need to get an idea for just how big an event this is really going to be.
So if you could let me know if this interests you, and what you would be most interested in learning while at our event it would be REALLY appreciated.
For example, are you interested in learning some of the basics first hand… or would you rather learn more advanced behaviors that involve flight, or trick training performances. Or do you have something else entirely that you’d love us to cover?
I look forward to reading your responses!
Have a Great Day!
Chet
P.S. Depending on the requests we get we will be planning on brining in some of our birds, probably doing some live training from stage so you get to see the process in action, and even brining in some professional entertainment that involves birds.
I know that doesn’t give you a lot of details, and to be honest, we’re still working out a lot of the details… and we’ll keep you posted as we start to finalize them 
July 9th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I recently bought a 5yr old umbrella cockatoo. He loves my wife and gets along with 5 other birds and 2 dogs. But, he will try to attack me (vicious) every chance he gets. If you have an answer ….please let me know if there is anything I can do.
July 9th, 2008 at 12:48 am
I would love a training session on bird health &/or bird first aide. I know this is not trick training but feel you must be able to keep your birds healthy to keep them happy & willing to learn new tricks with you. I hope you consider this & maybe even make a handguide or video that could be purchased.
Sue Gerrity
Adrian, MI
July 9th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hi, I am particulary Interested in teaching Oscar to fly back to me. I have allowed his flight feathers to grow back, and as a result it’s necessary to put a harness on him when we go out.
He talks, ( more so with the radio playing ). He has learnt a number of tricks (lessons) once or twice a day.
Regards Ian
July 9th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Not able to Join you for a live event. I don’t travel without Oscar.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:08 am
It may be too costly to do so - but perhaps having a clicker session with Karen Pryor. Alos a great presenter and animal trainer is Ken Ramirez ( author ” animal training” aka the trainer’s bible). He is from shedd aquarium but trains all sorts of animals- also an interesting presenter. Definately interested in travel to orlando- great location- and interested in advanced topics - tricks-as well as basic household manners- not nipping, not screaming.
Another intersting presenter- Thad Lacinak and Chuck Tompkins from Sea World- they held a dog training seminar that was phenomenal!!
July 9th, 2008 at 1:22 am
I just got your e-mail and I think this is a great idea. I just hope it goes well and you can tour to different city’s. I live in MA and it would be difficult to travel to florida just after christmas. If you were closer to me I would go for sure. I did think of someone for a guest speaker that is very interesting and an inspiration to the intellegence of our parrot friends. People don’t realize how smart parrots are and this may hamper training by under estimating them. Dr. Irene Pepperburg would be a great guest speaker for your show. I think people would enjoy her thoughts.
I also think that there should be small segments on grooming, health tips, vaccinations and if you should vaccinate your bird, quick emergency tips and things that can be harmful if ingested. These things may save a birds life. Just these things alone would make me buy a ticket to this event. Training is an important part of owning a bird but combine that with proper health care procedures and tips and you will have a bunch of happy birds and bird owners. I hope these ideas are helpful I think I put all these thing together because I am a veterinary tech. and education can keep our birdie friends happy and healthy. With good health and your good training techniques this would be a great show that will help many. Thanks
Tracy
July 9th, 2008 at 1:24 am
I have a beautiful African Grey. He/she always is very well groomed and looks perfect all of the time. This bird imitates so many sounds that it is amazing. I never tire of hearing him go through his repertoire. He is also very territorial with his cage and will bite very hard if you put a hand in there. He rarely comes out of the cage but when he says “Let me out” I always do.
The bird seems very defensive of his space but seems much more friendly out of the cage. He will accept no treats for any kind of performance so I don’t know how to train him.
He does say “thank you” everytime I feed him in the morning. I suspect the bird is smarter than me and I am the pet. There is no cuddling, backscratching or any signs of affection. I should have gotten a puppy.
I don’t see the interaction between my parrot and others I see from time to time. I really don’t want to have sex with my bird but I would enjoy more companionship. I am sure the bird has that affection in him.
I have suffered complete performations of both my top and bottom lips trying to offer a kiss. I don’t let him get that close anymore.
Even after purchasing all of the training videos, I have yet to begin a training program. I have a totally amazing, intelligent bird living in my home and we don’t relate. I am sad about that.
If the bird was plucking chest feathers or doing any self-destructive behaviour I would be concerned but he always looks perfect.
The bird really enjoys his time out on the front porch
while all the little kids are out there playing, yelling and screaming. He knows all those sounds I suspect I will be hearing those sounds until the end of my days
I would love to lay on the couch and have this bird walk upon me and let me touch him without getting bitten. He is an excellent African Grey and I would love to be his excellent host.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Come to Australia and do a LIVE show! :0)
There are HEAPS of bird lovers over here too!
July 9th, 2008 at 1:46 am
I’d love to come to Florida, but to come from California on a Friday takes all day. So, I would have to miss a day of work $$$ to come plus a $600 plane fare, $200 for a room for 2 nights and $150 for a rental car. PLUS I’d have to get some one to care for my birds for $40 per day plus the price of the show. With the gas prices so high most people are paying about $200 more per month for gas so no one wants to spend $1000 for a weekend. It is a great idea for someone who lives in the area to attend. Send me a DVD for $20 afterwards. You guys are great.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:52 am
I WOULD SO VERY MUCH LIKE TO BE THERE BUT IT IS SO VERY
FAR AWAY…WILL YOU EVER COME TO CALIFORNIA PLEASE???
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR MAIN TOPIC IS “SO YOUR BIRD WON’T LET
YOU TOUCH HIM?’ I AM SO INTERESTED IN THIS…I CAN TOUCH HIM WITH MY NOSE AND THAT IS ALL!!! HE EVEN CUDDLES UP TO IT..I WOULD LIKE TO HOLD HIM IN MY HANDS,
SO I THINK THIS IS A GREAT CHOICE YOU MADE AND IF I
WERE THERE, I’D BE GLUED TO YOUR EVERY WORD.. GOOD LUCK
ON YOUR VENTURE AND WILL IT BE SOMEHOW TELEVISED OR
ON A LIVE LIKE WEBSITE THAT I COULD WATCH?
RGDS, JANET
July 9th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Hi Chet,
I’d love to come to Orlando in January. I’d like to learn some of the basics (that you probably have covered in the video, etc. I haven’t had time to watch. I adopted my African Gray in October 07. Have a lot to learn since he’s my first parrot. Any idea of cost? I
July 9th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Hi Chet,
I’d love to come to Orlando in January. I’d like to learn some of the basics (that you probably have covered in the video, etc. I haven’t had time to watch. I adopted my African Gray in October 07. Have a lot to learn since he’s my first parrot. Any idea of cost? I’d like to come.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:09 am
Hi Chet,
I’d love to come to Orlando in January. I adopted my first African Gray at 10 years of age. Have ordered your videos, etc. (when you had your “new baby” special) and haven’t had time to study, practice, etc. since I live a fast life. I’d rather learn some of the basics in person at a seminar. Any idea of cost?
Thanks for asking for input.
Roger
July 9th, 2008 at 2:23 am
When you have one on the west coast let me know.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Hello yes i would like to make a suggestion but before that can not go to florida cause i am leaving in connecticut , but i would like to see it on webcam or video and my topic i have 2 lovebirds and am still have problems with them, in your dvd volumen 1 i never see a lovedbirds in training i would like to sse that my male bird is soo wild and he get scare for nothing the female is more easy and i can teach her well she very slow learning but she is on track but the male it looks he never gona learn , can you make this topic for lovebirds
July 9th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Sorry cannot attend - all the way from South Africa. Will keep up to date with you website info……… enjoying!
July 9th, 2008 at 2:30 am
I have one African Grey, one Senegal, 9 cockatiels, one parakeete and one wild dove. i live in a studio apartment and do not keep my birds caged. when i leave for the day the Grey and the Senegal are placed in the bathroom, one on some portable shelves over the toilet and one on the towel rack by the sink. they spend the day in the bathroom with the door open but do not come out. they have their food and water in there for them. my question is that i did purchase your ‘how to stop the screaming’ dvd but it does not apply for my situation. I have no other rooms to go to or ways to separate them all. once the ‘tiels start they don’t stop and that’s when it gets crazy because the Grey will chime in and it makes it totally unbearable. all the birds are cliped with the exception of a few ‘tiels and the parakeet and wild dove. anyway, they are all actually very sweet except for that screaming, which can start any time and never know when it will stop. my tiels consist of 6 females and three males and are all a result of a manufacturing plant by accident. i do give away my babies but that really isn’t the problem. it’s that screaming that drives me crazy, it usually starts with one and then all hell breaks loose. I can’t cage them, they will fight, not to mention that they have their little ‘nesting’ places in the studio that i have set up for them. any suggestions?????
fyi, for the most part my Grey is very sweet and she is not usually loud except for when the ‘tiels start in. then i have to put her back in the bathroom just to get some sanity…..
HELP
July 9th, 2008 at 2:47 am
My daughter owns a young petite female Moluccan, Maggie, who has full flight feathers, and two dogs. The dogs ignore Maggie, however, when playing in the house the 2 dogs move very fast. Maggie likes to fly around the house to various perches set up for her (including anyone’s shoulder if they’re in the kitchen, for a possible treat). Because Maggie can fly, everyone is very careful about opening/closing doors. There are 2 things I would like to see Maggie learn. One is what I call the safe grab. My own Moluccan (Topper, now in bird heaven) could do this without fail every time, and being he liked to walk around on the floor, it was an excellent way to “very quickly” get him up off the floor to my arm. I could quickly reach down with only my index finger extended and Topper would immediately take hold of my finger with his beak so I could swiftly pull him upwards to my other slightly extended arm. This was easy for my bird to learn because he usually knew before I did that he needed to get off the floor fast; he would bird run towards me, signaling me to pick him up “now!” It saved him from being stepped on many times by my dogs or kids who would charge into the room unaware that Topper was out on the floor.
Back to Maggie, she is very reluctant to let anyone try this with her beak. She will turn away, even fly away, when we try to teach her this “safe grab” concept. Maggie is a “cuddle baby” and loves all family members, but my daughter is her favorite. She wants to be able to pick up Maggie in a hurry, like I used to do with Topper. How can we teach her its okay to hold onto one finger long enough to see that she is being transferred from one spot to the person’s arm, if a situation calls for a quick “safe grab?” I think this could be taught to any parrot, practiced on occassion, and invaluable in an unexpected situation.
Second, without the outdoor free-flight training that I’ve seen done, I would think the most important thing to teach any parrot is to answer you when you give a specific call (word, whistle, etc.) that can be used if the unforseeable happens and your parrot escapes outside. If you can’t even find your bird (because he won’t answer you) you can’t get it back at all. I developed a specific whistle that my bird learned to mimic perfectly. Whenever I whistled that specific way, he responded. I used it to call to him when I was out of sight. He quickly learned it was me “calling” to him and he responded every time. As soon as he answered, I would appear in front of him, take him out and lavish him with love and praise. Thankfully he never escaped, but it was reassuring to know I could “call” him and he would respond to me. The one drawback is that he learned this so well, he would initiate a “call whistle” to me and I was obligated to answer and go to him to reinforce the training, and I did it every time I could. If for some reason I couldn’t go to him right away, I answered verbally so his call to me was never ignored.
Thanks for the opportunity to share my ideas. Keep me informed about the upcoming Orlando event. Sounds awesome!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 2:49 am
I am hoping to teach Zara, our Umbrella Cockatoo, to fly to me on command. Perhaps this is something you might consider speaking about and demonstrating. gayleen beavan
July 9th, 2008 at 3:01 am
It would be nice to have the event broadcasted over the internet. Living in Europe, the trip will be to long.
July 9th, 2008 at 3:32 am
I would like to suggest Shauna Roberts out of Battleground wa. she is affiliated with Gabriel Foundation near Denver Co. Very interesting lady; lots of experience with foraging, behavior and nutrition.
I would also like to see your organic pellets out there! They are eaten and loved by 5 birds now in our care.
Thanks hope was some help
July 9th, 2008 at 3:48 am
bring it to newcastle england so i can see
July 9th, 2008 at 3:55 am
Bit of a trek for us travelling from Kent, England.
Also, we have a budgerigar - amazing chap that he is, so a ‘Parrot Convention’ may not be so appealing.
If you ever need a star for a budgie show, we may have one for your talent spot!
Good luck though - always amazing things you come up with!
July 9th, 2008 at 4:07 am
Hi guys….. unfortunately won’t be able to make it as I live in Perth, Western Australia. However, I wish you all the best for your first live show.
Unfortunately I no longer have my parrot. He has gone to live at a wildlife park where he has lots of freedom and is a great hit with the visitors. Because I am working full time, it was unfair to leave him home alone all day. Now he is in ” bird paradise ” and is very well looked after and is a happy bird. Regards
July 9th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Hi Chet and Dave,
I’m sure I’m not you’re only outside US subscriber to your emails and programmes and I would love the opportunity to be there in Florida. However, due to the high expense I would not be able to make it. Therefore, might I suggest that you record this event onto DVD or even just post it on your website for the subscribers to view, so that we would be able to see this. I have one problem with my cockatiel, in that he is very unsociable. I spend time with him trick training, but he prefers to sit on top of his cage and will fly off me in order to get there. I’ve tried rewarding him for coming onto and staying on my hand but when the food is gone he flies away. I also read your email about pellet feeding and problems, but my bird only takes millet from my hand if it is over an inch long. Ive tried him on a pellet based diet before and he picks the seed out and leaves the pellet, he’s not stupid at all hehe. Anyway, I would love to see this event from across the pond if that is possible.
kind regards,
Rob Davies
July 9th, 2008 at 4:52 am
hi chet,im sorry but i wont be able to come as i live in the uk but thanks for inviting me,
July 9th, 2008 at 5:11 am
I am sorry but I can not come to Florida. I should like to come but I live in Europe - Belgium.
Mariette
July 9th, 2008 at 5:24 am
What a great idea. Any chance you could come to Australia?
Any ideas on how to deal with amorous parrots who want to ‘mate’ with you? Every time I have Ollie out of his cage he insists on it which makes it difficult to play with him. He is most persistent! ( a pink and grey galah)
July 9th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Two topics–how to stop screaming, loud contact calling and how to keep a parrot socializing with everyone in household and not superbonding with just one person.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:44 am
What a great IDEA, to open other persons feeling about birds.
Give me feed back for the following:
COST - (from SA to Orlando) flight, acommodation day’s involved.
Request: if possible to show how to learn a bird potty training, my african grey (gongo) red tail say only : Olla het ge-oeps.
If we could not make it to Orlando can we together with other bird lovers inculding you and your wife and kids (birds) set up something like it in SA in Pretoria or the new name Tswane.
Thank you
I’m looking forward to your response
Elsie Roux
July 9th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Mike and I live in Tampa which is only about one hour away from Orlando. This would certainly be an event which we would be interested in attending! Be sure to let us know all the details.
July 9th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Love the idea thanx for the invite but unfortunatly I live in Australia!It might b a little far to come! Looking foward to receiving my order though.
July 9th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Hi, would love to see you in Australia Melbourne.
My young little Parrot, is going constantly for my ears and pinches my neck.
I am having a hell of a time trying to keep her away from my shoulders.
Otherwise she learns quick and does already a couple of your tricks.
Regards Daniela
July 9th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Chet - I have 2 green amazons, totally different personalities and would love to come to your show, however we all live in Holland (Europe!!!) so no chance.
Just wanted to say I appreciate and read with great interest all your emails so keep up the great contacts.
Shame we don’t have the opportunity to see you here…
Angela and The Greenies (Karel and Lorre)
July 9th, 2008 at 7:02 am
My yellow nape amozon in 24 years old. I does about 6 tricks.
Many times when I start the training session he will start to regergitate.
I walk away and come back later but he will do it again.
How do I stop i?t.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:27 am
I have tried all methods with my bird, but it still bites at random. Would it be ok to use a glove at training? If it is, this should be included in your seminar for the gun shy trainer. I am in New York, so I will not be able to make your Florida seminar.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Sounds very exciting. If your ever up Colorado Springs way, I would love to see some of your ‘family’ and even see you do some basic training with someone else’s pet. I have seen your video where you worked with someone’s pet to teach them to wave and I know that took awhile to accomplish, but it would be great to see how you would get started doing the training. I’m sure the time allowed might be limited, but it would be great to see how you would begin.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Hi Chet
I think this is a great idea. I’d be interested in attending your show. Since there are alot of people who have birds, this would be a great opportunity to meet you and your staff. When you set everything up, please send me details on flights, accomodations.
Karen
July 9th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Chet,
This sounds like a GREAT idea! And I would be willing to drive the 4 hrs plus to Orlando. (I live in Savannah, GA)
I would like to see some trick training. I have a Senegal and she is being conditioned to be a therapy bird. Maybe some ideas or suggestions about that topic? What a person needs to do in order to have a bird be able to go into nursing homes, hospitals, etc…
Vet approval, papers, etc… We have a lot of dogs and cats as therapy animals; we NEED MORE BIRDS!
Also, maybe have some breeders there or pet shops that specialize in hand fed parrots. Where folks can go to get a well adjusted bird. In fact, I purchased my Senegal, Molly, from Incredible Pets in Melbourne, FL which is right around the corner from Orlando. Maybe get a representative (or sponsor?), to come and let the people know where they can get a wonderful parrot. I was told at the time I purchased Molly that Incredible Pets was rated one of the top 5 pet shops in the nation? I sure got a wonderful parrot.
Also, not only show trick training, but trick training with props. And then where to get some of these props. Such as little scooters, tight ropes, basketball hoops. I would really be interested in that.
Sincerely,
Jill Jasper
Savannah, GA
p.s. I do have some of your training videos and I love them. Molly and I have learned alot.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
I wish i could be there,but i am way out here in Ontario Canada,so i will not be able to make it,but it sounds like a great idea. Good Luck
July 9th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Let me know if you ever come over towards eastern Virginia - Virginia Beach/Norfolk should be a big market for that. I would like to see more information on other types of birds. I have a very smart lovebird, so I don’t know how much the parrot tricks would help someone like me.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Hi Chet,
I love the idea of having a live show and iv always wanted to go to orlando with my sister, but as i live in North West England it would be very expensive for us to get there. If you could give me a better idea of dates and location we may be able to make it.
As for tricks i would love to see how you would start teaching a bird to do some simple tricks and also how to encourage it to learn new words.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I think this is such a great idea! How do I get tickets? I’d be happy to bring my Eclectus if you need a volunteer.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Your “Stop Biting” Techniques are a must! I suggest a talk on how to re-train a bird who belonged to someone else, how to get your bird to get along with another bird or family pet; how children should approach and handle birds. What about a segment in the show where people (no more than 5-10) that have used your techiques to train their own bird to do a trick or say something, make an appearance.
With the guidance you have provided through your CD’s and newsletters on how to train and handle our extended family members, my family reaps the rewards everyday when our feathered friends talk to us, laugh with us and continue to amaze us. Nature is truly a wonderful gift! Thank you for taking the time to teach us how to enjoy it.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I think having a bird first aid course of some sort, being able to identify potential illnesses or quick, effective ways to stop bleeding or mend breaks (of course go to the vet, but sometimes you may need to do something quick).
I dunno, I haven’t had to deal with more than a broken blood feather before but i wonder what else could potentially happen and what i would do about it.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Sounds like fun!! Need dates and times.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I would be most interested in attending a show of that proportion. I personally would be most interested in seeing more advanced tricks and combinations of tricks performed together in a ‘routine’ and how to combine all.
Generally, I would think that target training be discussed and displayed through training, as I believe this is also a training fundamental aswell as getting the audience to participate in clicker training - it would be very interesting and eye-opening for (unbeknown to each other) members of the audience to perform clicker training on each other as an example to clicker training itself - You covered just that in your Elite Trick Training - but perhaps the physical experience would be enlightening (and most entertaining) to all.
Would you consider a show in SA as Elsie suggested? What about targeting just the SA subscribers for a show? How many of us SA’n subscribers are there? Avian Vets, Breeders, owners etc.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I would be interested in the seminar. Depends on affordability to be honest. But you asked about topics of interest?? Personally, I’d have an interest in learning about young birds, as i have an 9 month old Triton too, and what can be expected in changes in behavior at puberty. Right now she is a very good bird. She can wave, fetch, put what she retrieves in a box, do “the bat” she loves to hang upside down, she says “i love you” and “hello” Seldom bites, can be loud sometime. Bragging?? alittle, but your products have helped tremendously. i would be interested in answers for this even if unable to attend, but figure if i wonder what is possible down the road, others may be too. thanks
be well and good bless.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I’ve been following your suggestions for several years now and have made amazing gains with 2 parrots. Our mid 20’s Amazon learned all kinds of things even though she started at such an old age. We were so heartbroken when she suddenly passed on that we immediately bought a 3 month old African Grey Congo. He is now 16 months and I am thrilled at what he can learn with your techiniques and so quickly too. He is just an amazing character. Now onto my question:
This bird, Caesar, has an incredible vocabulary, literally hundreds of words and phrases, and he is only 16 months old. We don’t even have to repeat regularly and he mimics things we say, in both a male and a female voice I might add - pretty funny. He even sings short clips of several songs. I am wondering how to get him to purposefully say things such as use a word to answer a question. Right now, all his talking is fun babble and I am not sure how to redirect it to patterning answers to questions for example. I have never seen such a talented talker.
Thanks for any input you may have.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:23 am
When you have one in South Africa, let me know!
July 9th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Would like demo on Bird care for wing clipping, etc……
July 9th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I’m in Orlando, so I will attend. I am interested in basic training and flight skills. I’ll also look forward to seeing the live training and guest speakers.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:46 am
OH I’m definitely interested! Depending on the date and time I’ll be there (December thru May is Live Racing here so there is no time off…we don’t dare even call in dead! :-p But if it is at all possible I’ll be there.
TOPIC: I would love to be able to hand-tame my two little parakeets; seeing basic training that up close and personal would be of a great benefit to me.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Yes, I think that would be great…
Joan E. Silva
July 9th, 2008 at 10:10 am
i have a bird that refuses to be touched at all she wants to but just aint happening wish you could train her on stage that would be a winner for all.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Chet,
I live in Florida and would love to bring our Blue and Gold to your live event. Our Blue and Gold (Max), he talks and says all kinds of stuff; however - he only talks to those humans in his “flock” i.e., me and my fiance. I think that this might be a perfect opportunity, if you could show/teach us how to get Max to be socially interactive with others and speak in front of other people other than his flock.
Let me know what you think
Erica
July 9th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I can hardly wait. I will be there!!!!! I love your CDs!!!!!! Stop screaming did it’s work in a day. My dear nine year old unbrella cockatoo has been spoiled by me for nine years and in one day her behavior turned into a full time loving sweetheart. I would like to learn more tricks, potty training and anything else I should have known before I purchase this pet. You should be on TV along with the Dog Whisperer.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Hi, this is a fantasic idea!
I’d love to come over to USA,
I have lots of your DVD’s and my family watch them. Max has been taught by your methods. He waves, flaps his wings,yes & no, turns around,and talks a few phases now at 10mths.
He loves his shower time, and morning games & fits in with our family well. BUT……
I’d like to know how to put my Blue & Golds Harness on him, as he’s really really scared of it! If i pick it up he will not come near me, and how do i get him out of this fear, so i can take him outdoors with me. I’ve tried to feed him with it in my hand, but he’s still scared. This bird i just adore, and would like to train him to one day pick up his harness and ask to go outside to play!
Also; Training a bird to answer your question vocally, how?
I’ve seen a bird give correct answers to addition. how?
Please let me know what date in January you are having your show.
Love to see you come over here to Australia!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 10:41 am
One of the things most helpful to me was the combination of pellet food ( I use Harrison’s ) and teaching my bird to poop on a special stand (with a paper towel under it.) I only use this stand as the “potty chair”. My bird “Feather” will not soil her cage any more. I clean her cage once a week to remove feather dust, but I don’t have to scrub poop any more. I simply take her to her potty chair first thing every morning. We sing and talk while I make coffee and she does her thing. When she is done, I pick her up and we play while I get ready for work. I always take her to her potty chair before I handle her. Sorry I live so far away, I would love to come. Your teachings have made having my bird a joy instead of a nightmare.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I’d like to purchase at least 2 tickets for your up coming show in Orlando in January. I sent you an email about a Titan Cockatoo we rescued from a terrible situation. This bird is beautiful but has a mean streak toward men. My wife can handle him without much problem but, he’s bitten me once through the base of my finger nail, which it took 24 hrs. to stop. We have all seen you train birds on your videos but, I’d like to know if you’d help us when your here so this great bird can be a complete member of our family? I’ve tried the perch stick exersize but, it appears that the people we rescued him from probably beat on the cage when he squacked to try and get him to be quite. He freaks when you even approach his cage or him with a perch in hand. Charlie is about 10 years old and would be an excellent bird to demonstrate your unique abilities on. If you can train him on stage I’m sure it would be one great accomplishment sor bird lover to see in person. If this isn’t something you would do at your event maybe you would be open to a one on one paid training exersize with Charlie and ourselves when your in Orlando? Charlie deserves better.
Sincerely,
Steve and Lori Roland
386-532-3782
steven_t05@hotmail.com
July 9th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Could you cover issues when a person has 2 African Greys and they are jealous or have territorial issues or dominance or maybe it’s just mating behavior perhaps? or sharing a cage vs not or….. Thank you.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:57 am
THIS IS GREAT..WOULD BE NICE IF YOU COULD ADDRESS HOW TO GET BIRDS USE TO SOMEONE OF A CERTAIN GENDER AFTER IT HAS BEEN TREATED MEAN BY SAID GENDER. NOT SAME PERSON, DONT EVEN LOOK LIKE SAME PERSON BUT UNFORTUNATELY HE NOW HATES ALL MEN. IF YOU COULD DO THIS ON STAGE, WOW!!!!
ANYWAY, GLAD YOU ARE COMING TO ORLANDO!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 10:59 am
DEAR CHET,
I WOULD LOVE TO ATTEND YOUR LIVE DEMO AT ORLANDO
PLEASE ALLOW SOME TIME TO TEACH ME HOW TO MAKE
MY BIRD TO LIKE MY HUSBAND.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THIS WILL BE
IN ORLANDO.
THANKS
July 9th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Trying to use your techniques with multiple birds. I have two lovebirds who are caged together. Training them together is very difficult… Tips on that would be great!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I would like to see you train a bird to step up, because I have two ringnecks(lilly, and indi) that have been in a cage for 11months, they are also 11 months old, they are very smart and are not cage protective. they let me hand feed them and even pet them, but they will not learn to step up. I am using your training and haveing progress (slow progress) they always seem to regress when I try to move forward with the step up training, I am have a problem bridging the gap. I will share with you something that I have been trying to bridge that gap. I have two other birds (tiels, grace, and roswell) I have included them in the step up training( they already willingly know how to do this, and look forward to stepping up on the hand or stick) I let one of them step up then have them step down with my ringnecks watching (lilly, and indi) and this has gotten them interested in stepping up, so that they can get a seen also. Would you ever use another bird to teach a bird? If so, I would like to see you perform this on stage.
second- My tiel (roswell) loves to free fly two or three laps around my livingroom every day, and this makes him a very happy boy!! He offers this behavior, inwhich everytime he laps my livingroom I click, and give him a seen. He love this and begins to sing and whisle. I would love to teach my other birds how to free fly like my tiel, I would love to have you teach this at your event. I has bridged many gaps for my tiels forward progress. You all are Great, and it is a wonderful thing what you are doing for these birds!!!!!
Sharmel Walkup
July 9th, 2008 at 11:35 am
1.) How to socialize birds. I read a lot on biting, but not on how to talk my birds into accepting visitors to my house. I’m trying to do that now, and guessing about how to do it.
2.) How to get birds to accept another human gender. If a bird dislikes men or women, can they be trained to accept the opposite gender?
July 9th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Chet: Thanks for all your information and training tips.Nothing has worked so far except talking. We live in B.C. Canada on Vancouver Island, so could not possibly attend your live presentation. Thanks for the invitation anyway.
June THompson
July 9th, 2008 at 11:49 am
for those of us who cannot fly out to attend (but sure wish we could) any chance that this can be recorded and posted on your site so we can see the event at our leisure?
July 9th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
PLEASE !!! If this a sucess bring it to the Seattle/Tacoma area ! I know for a fact that it would be a sold out event as there is ton’s of Bird people here that would flock,to use a pun, to such a grand event and were all trying to get information on training and there just isn’t much out there. PLEASE COME HERE !!!!! You and your Brother rock !!!! Thank-you for listening
July 9th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I have tried your bird talk materials to no avail. I have a big lug of a cocatoo who hisses and flares if you try to touch him with a hand or finger. He loves to get and give kisses/ he bends down or reaches out for kisses and tolerates me toching him with a genle finger caress. The other too is so tame she adores all touch and even showers with me(yeah she has to get blowdried!!!!! i have had my shy guy for two years and we are making progress but he will not relax to any touch but beak kissesnuzzles.
July 9th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Chet, Sorry we won’t be able to make it, buit I think it’s a great idea. When you get back up here to the NW maybe you can set one up in the Portland/Vancouver area. Thanks again for sharing your expertise !
Paul Knight
July 9th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
how to organise training for multiple birds in a household
July 9th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hi, I appreciate what you are doing and thought mabe you should look at RFDtv. thanks…Marilyn
July 9th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Chet, I think its a great idea I may be able to make it but it would be great if it were on the internet! I have 3 African greys and they bite like crazy. I bought your program and have them on a pellet diet but I can’t stop the biting. Any Suggestions?
July 9th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Hi,Chet i like to attend that event but i dont know if i can go all the way there in Florida.maybe if i can buy your dvd about the event.i really like my african grey to learn alot of tricks.i furchased your training program and how to learn how to talk.i always play the cd everyday.i would like to know where i can buy all the products you use for training.JUliani know to do the wave,eagle,and one of the sound there of your cd.Juliani know to sing love me tender but one phrase at a time hes trying to complete the song.i can ‘t wait for him to talk.if he want my attention he sing love me tender. he love also the organic food.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
What a great idea to do a live show! Unfortunately, money is an issue, along with the fact that we have multiple pets, along with birds. Thanks for invitation and request for topics.
Please tape your event and webcast, if possible, so that we can watch you guys in action. I would love to see an avian vet and have the issues most effecting our feathered friends discussed, plus I have questions about the anatomy and biology of our big green wing, Loli. I’m also interested in creating our own bird first aid kit, finding out how you tell if our big guy is running a fever and really being prepared for the puberty period of our bird’s future. He is now one and a half. From what I’ve been reading it sounds like hell on wheels and I’ve managed to live through several teenagers but this has got me worried.
Our biggest problem is finding the time to work on the clicker training techniques before we attempt to use them on the Big Boy. Your training diet is definately the key for this guy cause he is in love with food.
Do you and your brother ever come to the northeast? Specifically the Lake George area? We’d love to see more hands on work. My husband could definately use some help in the “love/quiet time” area because Loli thinks it’s all fun and roughhousing when Dad shows up.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Hi Chet,
Would be cool if you could have someone from the audience participate. Then when a bird interacts with an audience member & picks up on a new trick or lesson, that would WOW the crowd. Unfortunately, I can’t come to Florida, as I live in UK. It would be far too costly & I couldn’t afford it on disability benefits.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I’ld like to see a bird that knows no tricks learn the first lesson/trick.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
hi chet have just received my dvds anad book found the book really interesting and have tried some of your suggestions.I would like to ask you we have an african grey which we keep in an aviary outside but i am finding it very hard to get the bird to totally trust me . S ometime i go to it he will be all loveable, then the nex time i go out he is nasty. is it because we keep oscar outside.
regards theresa
July 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Great idea on the seminar, I live in northern California so I won’t be able to attend, but love the idea of it being published on the web. I have a baby cockatiel, born on December 27th, 2008. He is very loving and attached to me. I started hand feeding him at two weeks old. Loves to be touched and caressed, will step up and also likes to climb up my leg to my shoulder (or where ever I want) starting at my foot. He also does not like my husband, like other bloggers have mentioned. At what age do I start training him? What should be the first thing he learns so that it will lead to him to be willing to learn other things? You might not be able to address this at the seminar, but another blogger might have an answer. Thanks, Terri
July 9th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I need grooming tips as far as nails.I take my Blue and Gold to the Vet every 9 weeks to have a nail trim and weighed and checked.Can nail grooming be done at home or is the Vet the best bet?
July 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
THANKS FOR THE OFFER BUT AS I RESIDE IN THE U.K. I FEEL THERE IS VERY LITTLE CHANCE OF ME ATTENDING.
July 9th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Great, I would love to attend this event. We have some health issues at this time but hopefully by January they will be resolved and we can get there to perhaps meet you in person. I have a blue senagal and you have been of great help with our care of him. However my husband is retired and sits in the same room with the bird to watch TV. When he leaves the bird screams. How to correct this a problem. The bird is not bonded with my husband but with me . However he seems to resent being left alone in the room alone. I handle him at least once daily and sometimes twice.
July 9th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Chet,
Im sure where you decide on,will be Excellent, and I wish I could make the live show,but I live in Michigan ,and as U know gas in outragous.
Thank, and ….Break -a-leg
Dean Roberts
July 9th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
This is a fantastic idea, please come to Calgary Alberta.
Kym.
July 9th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
CHET, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TRAIN MY QUAKER WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAY, DVD, DISC, AND YOU ALWAYS SAY CLICKER, WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CAN NOT USE THE CLICKER?(BAD ARMS AND HANDS)I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT YOU IN THE ONLY WAYS I KNOW HOW, YOUR WEB SITE. CAN I PLEASE GET SOME HELP.
AS FAR AS NEEDING TO FILE YOUR BIRDS NAILS, YOU CAN LEARN TO DO THIS, BUT I CHOOSE TO HAVE THE VET, AND I CONSOLE HER.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
My Indian Ringneck, Hyella and I would love to join you but we live in Auckland, New Zealand.
Will you record the session and sell DVD’s for those of us who cannot attend?
All the best with the arrangements and I wish you successful show Chet.
Kind regards
Renette
July 9th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
If you’re successful, how about a repeat performance somewhere in California? Also, I like the idea of being able to view the show on the web. Some of us could probably use some practical advice on sharing our homes with birds. How do we keep them entertained and comfy while minimizing the mess they make? Would air purifiers help control the powdery dust produced by greys?
July 9th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Hi Chet:
I have taught my Quaker Parrot ‘Birdie’ not to bite. But, she does groom me by removing any moles or spots on my skin, including the scabs that she created removing a spot before. How can I stop the grooming instinct?
July 9th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I have a year old Blue Fronted Amazon, she is a wonderful bird when she wants to. When I get her out of her cage she will bit me. Even when I’m trying to feed her she will bit me. I raised her since she was 1 month old. She lets me touch her when she wants to. I want to be able to touch her and get her out and in of cage without been bitting by her. I have bought your product but I don’t know where to start and how to work with her. Can you help me? Is really great that you guys are coming to Orlando, Fl.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hi Chet & Dave,
What a great idea. I won’t be able to attend as I live in Ireland. I am getting a fully weaned baby green wing macaw in September and I would love her to fly to me on command as I would like to take her to the park. if you could talk about this it would be fantastic. I wish you Guys the best of luck. Can we watch on the net.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Hi there, What a wonderful idea! Unfortunately, I live in California & wouldn’t be able to make it to Florida, but I do have a question for you.
I belong to CCAS Central California Avian Society & our Vice President is looking for Speakers involving training. But there are not that many of you out there that visit club meetings. Do you do this, or know of an Avian Trainer that will speak at our meeting?
Thanks for Everything! Carole
July 9th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I have a Sevier Maccaw that was hatched on July 4th 1991. So I am dealing with an adult bird so to speak, however a couple of years ago she started plucking her feathers and I have tried quite a few things to get her to stop, but to no avail. She looks quite bare, no feathers on her belly nor on her back between her wings, I would love for someone to come up with a solution to get her to stop plucking her feathers. I have tried different kinds of bird bitters, morning showers cleaning her cage on a regular basis and there are no smokers in my home. I am at my wits ends as to what I can do. Would gladly accept any information. Thanks
July 9th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Karen Pryor or Barbara Heidenreich would be great to see.
It would be great if you could record this seminar for those of us who live a distance.
How much will the tickets be?
July 9th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I breed different colors of Parrotlets and enjoy hand feeding. I would like to see in you vedeo Parrotlets talking and doing tricks. I would be the first one to buy a Video of Parrotlet and Tricks. More and more Parrotlet are popular in Florida.
Until then,
Santos
July 9th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I´m from Mexico and my bird it´s a Grey African very young Jack has less than 1 year and these seems to be great, but I have a Restaurant and full time job in here, so that makes impossible for me to be there, but thanks a lot .
July 9th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
What a great idea and I am fortunate enough to live just outside of Orlando (Davenport) I thought Irene Pepperberg would be a great idea as did someone else but what I think would be cool is to take one of our parrots (the audiences) (if possible) to that people can see that these are not just YOUR birds that you are training but less trained parrots. I have 4
4 yr old B and G
3 yr old Hahns
2 yr old Amazon
1 year old U2
My Amazon is VERY shy and I would like to see what could be done with shy birds. Videotaping it would be great
July 9th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I’ve been patiently trying to at teach my RB2 to talk for over a year. She gets the right syllables but all ‘bird talk’.
I have your bird CDs, but she still talks her native tongue.
Shall I get a talking feathered friend for her as I hear birds pick up ‘talking’ from other birds better.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Hello Chet: unfortunately i cannot attend. I cannot come to florida,but i really wish i could. I still have my nanday conure parrot I just love him to death. He is a one person parrot that responds well to me. any one else that lives in the house he screeches to let me know that some one else is in the house. for me that is great. only one thing, he does say a few words when he wants to, but i would like to know how i can get him to say more. He only talks when he wants to. I would like to see you get a parrot to talk when you want him to talk not when he wants to on que. I would love to hear him talk more.Ever sense i had fed him after i bought him, i still make a good habbit to cover the cage and say nite nite ever singel night. every night at the same time. He knows when it is time to sleep. that is very good. only one other thing is that if he would stay on the perch outside of the cage and not be on me all the time or fly that would really be a good one to challenge.. thanks for the mail. Rosemary.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Hello again chet. i read the other comment from some one here on line. it really would be great if the seminar could be recorded for people like me that cannot attend. thanks.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Wow Chet that would be great seeing as how I live in Florida about 90 minutes from Orlando. I would love to learn about feather plucking & biting. Thanks for asking me, I look forward to meeting you in Orlando. Do you know when it might be & if it will be a weekend or week day (I work during the week) plus what the cost will be?
DJ Schneller
July 9th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
i have a quaker parrot i tought him to talk and he will not step up he says step up and now he has started biting and attacking you when you got by his cage or when you get him water and food i don’t know what to do anymore with him i did not buy him for him to stay in the cage all the time i have your cd’s but he does not respond to them…. help
July 9th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Chet, I would love to attend but am not physically able. Have read the suggestions on this blog and could use all of them. Good luck with the program. It would be nice if you could tape the show.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I would love to attend the session, but I live in Washington State and Florida is out of the question. I have a beautiful Eclectus and am always interested how to teach and interact with him even better. He almost never leaves my side and talks a lot. However, I always think that he is even smarter than what he already shows to be.
Maybe one day you come closer to the North -West.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I would love to come to the live event. I live in Orlando so it will be very convenient. I am particularly interested in taming techniques and I would like to see some of your stage show.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I have an 8 year old great sulfur-crested too and she, like many others have mentioned, adores most women and hates most men, except my husband. I would love to know how to get her to love everyone she meets. In addition, it would be great to get suggestions of how to keep them occupied all day while we’re at work - something to really keep them learning - not just tearing things up. We have puzzles, a foraging tree, shredders, bird sitting video and I still think she is bored out of her mind. I want her to learn so much and yet there are only so many hours in the day. Thank you for doing this.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
hi chet. i have an african grey i,ve only had him for 3 months. i love him. i ordered your stop screaming tapes. he never screams but i wanted to teach him alot of tricks. and i would like to teach him to let me pet him more. he says alot of things until my boyfriend comes over and he won’t make a peep. i,m going to order you dvd to teach him to talk more. he is very smart and will be a quick learner. i can’t come to florida for your seminar,but maybe you can tape it so we can all learn from it. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
chet, for your seminar a great speaker would be Dr.pepperburg.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Looks like quite a few people would benefit from your event being recorded and either displayed over the internet (or sold on DVD?), including myself.
Problem 1-Train to call when I call for her: I have 1 female cockatiel, Jojo, who to my dismay, doesn’t imitate any words/sounds I make to her. All she knows how to do is scream. I can usually deal with that because most times I know why she is screaming. My problem occurs when she decides to hang out in a new spot in the apt. I freak out thinking she might be dead somewhere in the apt. So I go frantically calling for Jojo and looking for her through the entire apartment, only to find her staring back at me on some plug near her cage looking at me like I’m some idiot. So it would be nice to figure out how to get her to call back to me when I call for her. And I know that she knows her name because she’ll open her eyes and look at you only when you use her name and no other.
Problem 2 - need to put birds into a flight suit/diaper: I know some people hate the idea of putting your bird into a flight suit, but I unfortunately need to put my birds into flight suits if I want to keep them as no one else in my family likes stepping into bird poo or having it on their t-shirt. So this is my problem. I had to grab my tiel when she was 6 weeks old and force her into the diaper cuz no matter what I tried to do, she would not stand over the diaper. This occurred before I knew about your trick training methods. So for a while, Jojo was terrified of the color yellow, just like her diaper. Then I got her a grey diaper when she got a little bigger and by then, I think she got used to the idea of me grabbing her and touching her wings to put her in the diaper. But she ALWAYS puts up a fight and sqwaks at me. I guess I’m better at it now cuz it isn’t bad when I do it but was bad when my fiance tried the first few months. I’m not sure if it’s because of this or if she just never liked people touching her wings, but she loves her head being petted, just not anywhere else like her wings or belly.
Then my parakeet, Melon, who I think hates people now because I had to force her into a diaper as well (where she was dysfunctional the first several times she was in it… literally… funny looking yet sad…), not only screams for her life when we have to grab her but bites reallly haaaaard (almost to bleed) and I can’t help but yank away. She also gives no forewarning that she will bite. So I think it’d be helpful to people to learn how to train their bird properly so that they don’t mind you touching their wings to loop the suit over them or grabbing them to put them over the diaper.
Problem 3 - parakeet bites, can’t pet wings, pets are too fast: I know Melon is not always terrified of us though because she will hop onto our hands when she wants to for transportation. I have been working with her to trust me enough to eat millets out of my hand. I also started to teach her how to do “hi” but my concern is that she has difficulty eating the Zupreem pellets I give the tiel so I am not certain she gets enough food at times. Also, she is MEAN to Jojo (will run across the cage, peck/bite Jojo on the head while she is eating a treat and then run back across the cage away from the person giving Jojo the food) when it comes to food and refuses to share any good food with her. =*( I use millets for treats and have barely progressed with Melon in trick training. She sees me petting Jojo on the head all the time yet she is still terrified. She actually feels better about me petting her belly than reaching over her head. I have seen the DVD training using the Macaw and wooden stick to begin petting the Macaw’s wings, but that hasn’t worked for Jojo or Melon. Jojo (tiel) lets me pet her head but nowhere else. The stick trick freaked her out and she got this crazy look in her eyes. Melon “flies” (her wings are clipped) away and runs and screeches throughout the apt till she reaches the cage. She never tries to bite the wooden stick. So apparently, I think they know the difference between stick and finger. So if you have any other suggestions on how I can get them to trust me to pet and touch their wings, that’d be nice. And how to stop my parakeet from biting when they are that fast. I noticed the DVD trick training parrots are the larger kind and they move reeeaaally slow compared to my birds. It’s been harder trying to train them because of that. Any tips would be nice.
Problem 4 - health/first aid: agree with above comments from others. I once had Jojo eat one of my chicken nuggets while I wasn’t looking. Then she spent hours trying to throw it back up or swallow it or something. I thought she was gonna die! It was scary. Thought I would have to do CPR on a bird… but wasn’t sure how it would be possible. LOL. I think u get my point. =)
July 9th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
I know this is a hard one but, I would like to see you teach a parrot to roller skate! Good Luck with your new show!
July 9th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
oi. sorry for long comment earlier. Thanks!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hey Chet,
I would so love to come over to Orlando but I’m from down under (Australia)and I was only in the USA January this year, so I too would love it if possible for you to record the seminar that would be so cool. I have a few different birds Budgies two are pets, peace faces, two cockatials both pets one Lutino Indian Ringneck Parrot now getting friendly thanks to you and my best mate is my Green check conure and also thanks to you. I was wondering could you teach birds to play hide-and-seek?
Regads
Pamela Holland
July 9th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
hi my name is elvis i have a cockcatoo im just buy it couple month ago but i have a little problem with her but nobody can help me she start to pull her feather off and sometime she stop doing it i dont know what i have to do can you guys help me to find a solution to help her.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Hi Chet, Thank you for the invitation, it would be great to be able to attend unfotunatley I live in Western Australia andd it s just a little to far to come. I hope it is a great success and thank you for the help I’ve had with my Pink & Grey Galah he is coming on quite well but could do with a little more attention from me.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:49 am
sounds like a great idea! won’t be able to attend because of extreme distance from B.C. Okanagan Valley (Canada) maybe you could hold these in various locations so other folks could attend or even come on into Canada with your magnificent birds and bird wisdom How about guest speakers who are also experts on parrot behavior, habits, etc like MATTIE SUE ATHEN or the ‘TOOLADY from toolady.com Our avian vet has met her and attended seminars and highly recommends Mattie Sue.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Hi, Guys!
I have both of your courses, for Parakeets and for large birds. I am looking forward to the Parrotlet course which you recently sent an email about. I have three jobs, and right now, am working on my bird training diets, feeding mostly your organic pellets. My Blue Front Amazon, Buster, is open banded, and an old imported female (probably). She lets me love her, and gives kisses, calls to me, and even lets me hold her toes, but won’t step up… even with the offer of treats! I really believe you could teach this old girl some new tricks!!! We’d be happy to come to Orlando to meet you. My Tiny Parrotlet is just a baby, now about 4 months old. He is always very interested in what I am doing. I tried handling him immediately when I brought him home, but he bites pretty hard for a baby! He will eat from my hand, but just flies away when I reach for him. Your training tips are amazing, but they also take lots of time and practice, so I am not as far along as I would like to be. Neither of my birds are bad, just stubborn! My goal is to allow the birds to hang out on top of their cages in a play area, without fear of destruction, or danger. I will continue to follow your advice, and am looking forward to being able to uncage my birds! Regards, Nancy
July 10th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Please keep us updated on this event. We are lucky to live only 30 minutes from Orlando and would LOVE to attend. We have an African Grey and a female Eclectus that we would gladly bring for some training tips. They are wonderful birds and excellent pets.
Looking forward to the event !!!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I would be interested. Only a six hour drive and would be worth it. I have 4 maccaws and each with their very distinct personality. So what works for one, doesn’t always work for the other. They’re healthy, happy, and beautiful, so I don’t think I have issues with basic training but you never know. I’d very much like to see some basic care and emergency care tips (it’s an hour to the closest vet). Look forward to it.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:09 am
If possible I would love to attend. I never travel without my dog, but this seminar may be worth the trip. I’d love to know more about clicker training
July 10th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Well, the Orlando gig sounds good. The only problem with me attending is, I live about 3,800 miles from there. Just a tad too far for me.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Steve Martin at http://www.naturalencounters.com/ is a wonderful speaker with a lot of experience with many types of animals.
The thing that troubles me most about my birds are that they do not get along with each other. I can live with the fact that they don’t want to share their space but they chase each other all over the house. How can I teach them to pick a perch and leave each other alone?
July 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Hi guys. My African Grey responded relly well to the early training. Year one could reward him with seed last year crackers. This year I’ve no idea what he wants as he’s not bothered with the 2 above. I’ve tried anything I can think off. Having hit his first crazy spring at 3 years old ,he’s turned into a devil in a cage. When Im brave enough to let him out he tries everything to attack me, will do nothing I ask him to no matter how I Try to coax. When in his outdoor avery its gloves and a towel to get him back in. when indoors I simply withold the food until going in time and that works.I miss to old guy but Im loosing alot of blood at any attempt. How do I regain his trust again?
July 10th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Hi Chet,
I would suggest that you break it into 2 parts - basic and advanced. I’m sure there are many new parrot owners that have no clue and those that really don’t need the basics. Wish I could attend but distance is the factor. When are you coming to the New York area???? Thanks for your help - you are the best.
Best regards,
Cheryl