Parrotdise Perch would like to pass on some information in our ongoing efforts to spread the word on the desirability of using “positive reinforcement” as the primary tool in modifying the behaviour of our companion Parrots. Before parting with your money for well marketed Parrot trick training videos that guarantee to stop your Parrot from biting, have a look at what information is available to you. There are several individuals who are contributing through their knowledge of animal training to the companion Parrot and pet communities.
Dr. Susan Friedman, PhD is the most influential person in the Parrot community; educating thousands of individuals in the use of positive reinforcement and the science of behaviour enabling them to improve their own relationship with Parrots or help others solve behaviour problems with Parrots. Dr. Friedman is a professor of psychology at Utah State University. She teaches the Science of Applied Behavior Analysis and has developed a course specifically for the Parrot community titled Living and Learning with Parrots.
Bob Bailey has been instrumental in the use of positive reinforcement in commercial facilities and zoos around the world and for several years now in the companion animal community by training the trainers. Bob has worked with over 200 different species of animals and along with Marion Breland Bailey developed training techniques that are currently being used by nearly everyone that trains with positive reinforcement. Their training techniques are based on the work of Fred Skinner and several other scientists that specialized in learning and behaviour. It was Marion Breland Bailey that first began using a secondary “stimulus” known today as a “clicker” and popularized by Karen Pryor through her book titled “Don’t Shoot the Dog”.
These individuals have provided many others in the companion animal community with the tools to train. One doesn’t have to spend $99.99 to learn how to train their Parrot when the information is free from so many reliable sources. We only caution those wanting to learn more about training to be discerning about the information being provided. Several well publicized individuals use punishment such as shock collars and flooding to get desired behaviour. We know that although they can get behaviours it is definitely not the least intrusive means. Scientists have proven that there are many repercussions with the use punishment and we should avoid its use whenever possible. An example of flooding is simply waving sticks around an animal that has no means of escape. The animal has no choice and through physiological means relaxes to reduce stress that could ultimately cause physical harm. Now you have an animal that will not bite (at that moment). A article on the aggression in animals is available on an Ontario Veterinarian website http://www.yorkvilleanimalhospital.ca/index.php?view=pageView&docid=100049691 titled “Training your dog – should you use rewards or punishment?”. Also, Dr. Sofia Yin DVD has written many articles on behaviour available at www.nerdbook.com and Barbara Heidenreich, a professional animal trainer, has information on her website at www.goodbirdinc.com. Simply do an internet search on any of these individuals to find articles they’ve written and other reliable sources for information on training with the use of positive reinforcement. We at Parrotdise Perch are also available to help you learn about positive reinforcement, modify unwanted behaviours through applied behaviour analysis as well as providing clicker training classes.
We know you have many shopping choices and really appreciate the time you take to view our products. But this wasn’t always the case. When we established Parrotdise Perch, with a goal to bring fun, challenging and safe toys to our fellow Parrot lovers north of 49, we knew of only one online store with very limited selection. Today you have many stores to choose from and we at Parrotdise Perch are proud to lead the way in providing the best and safest toys. Parrotdise Perch continues to offers the largest selection of Parrot toys to help stimulate the psittacine mind through foraging or mechanical puzzles. We select toys that are safe and manufactured in a bird-free environment. Toys that don’t meet our safety requirements are either converted using safe parts or when this isn’t possible we simply don’t offered them for sale. If you don’t see a product on our website you may want to ask us why before you buy it somewhere else. We rely on you, our customer’s, to provide the feedback about the toys your Parrots enjoy the most and this is how we are able to match the appropriate product with the Parrot species you own. We ask our customers a lot of questions about their Parrots because we feel that each Parrot has unique needs and it is only through conversation that we can determine what those needs are and which of our extensive inventory of products is most suitable. Our customer’s satisfaction is the primary source of our satisfaction.
Parrotdise Perch has a terrific selection of organic food and treats to promote your avian companion’s health and well-being. We encourage everyone to use as many organic products as possible. For us “human grade” just isn’t good enough. Humans can withstand way more than any of our Parrots. Why do you think they sent the canary into the coalmine? You will not find bottles of vitamins or tonics on our website as we believe that with our healthy diet the need for supplements will be reduced to those situations where supplements are prescribed by a veterinarian. We are always adding more products and welcome your suggestions. We hope you will enjoy exploring our website. If you refer a friend, please be sure to ask them to add your name in the comment box at the checkout. This will allow us to reward you with the same loyalty rewards they earn on their first shopping experience. This is free shopping for you in appreciation for sending your friends our way. We appreciate your business and want to thank you for stopping by!
From all of us at Parrotdise Perch
Kathleen, Christine, Shannon, Josie, Jesse & Tanis
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We would like all our customers to know that the ABC Blocks we sell have been tested by an independent lab and confirmed to be free of lead. The accuracy of home tests is not as accurate or reliable as lab testing. Although a home test kit is cheaper then sending product to a lab facility, we would rather take this precautionary measure to ensure that our products meet our high safety standards. |
