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Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots | 
 enlarge | Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Publisher: Avian Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 142809
Media: Paperback
Pages: 80
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6 x 0.3
ISBN: 1895270278
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.6865
EAN: 9781895270273
Publication Date: April 2004
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Product Description
Training is a form of teaching. The subject learns when the trainer positively reinforces or rewards each small step the subject takes towards the desired behavior. In this book the author describes some typical problem behavior scenarios then offers a step-by-step explanation of how to address these problem behaviors using training techniques based on positive reinforcement. Chapters include Preparing the Companion Parrot Owner, Screaming, Biting, Bonding to One Person, Cage Bound Bird and Feather Picking.
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 Excellent resource January 29, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book, along with Ms. Heidenreich's other book, The Parrot Problem Solver, are the best books I've come across dealing with companion parrots. If you understood why your bird is behaving as it does, you can deal with it more effectively. Kindness and reward go far with a companion bird (and, even though Ms. Heidenreich didn't mention it, 11-12 hours of covered cage/darkness a day does, too) than all the reprimanding in the world (which a parrot does not understand). A parrot, much like a cat, is not going to do anything he doesn't want to do, but unlike a cat, you can convince a parrot to want what you want, too. Tell him he's a good bird when he's quiet. Give him a reward when he says something nice. Understand you are his teacher, not his mate and not his slave. Punish him by turning your back, reward him by giving attention and praise. Parrots are a lot like toddlers - they need to be constantly taught how to be good and their companions need to be able to recognize the behaviors (sometimes extremely hard to see) that signal overexcitement, frustration and anger. Excellent book I'd recommend to any bird "owner."
 content unoriginal November 2, 2006
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Although the arrival/condition of the book was perfect, the content was very limited. I learned nothing new and feel I wasted my money. My parrot is still obnoxious. I had so hoped I would learn techniques to change his behavior.
 For the beginner... August 18, 2006
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
To preface, I'm a bit biased as I am seemingly more in-tune with my birds than most folks are with theirs. Most birds seem to like me, and the behavior solutions in this book are mostly second nature to me. A good book for the flustered who need reassurance to follow the right path.
Good bird March 21, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a good book for advanced bird owners. Its not really clear enough alot of the time to understand from a beginners perspective. I would highly recommend this book to someone who already has some knowledge of companion birds.
Solving behavioral problems in Parrots March 9, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A must read for all parrot owners. The advice in this book works. Barbara Heidenreich is one of the very best behavioral consultants in the world. Get this book so you can have the best relationship possible with your companion parrot.Even if you think the relationship is good now, it will become better after you read the book.
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