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When not properly trained and socialized, parrots are prone to developing a number of behavioral problems, including aggression and self-mutilation. Many owners face these problems and need guidance on solving them. Barbara Heidenreich arms her readers with the information they need to turn their pugilistic parrot into a feathered friend. Some of the topics include: -Wild bird behavior and how it affects the bird/owner relationship -The best and worst ways to modify pet bird behavior -Understanding bird body language -Sidebars on the myths and misconceptions of keeping pet parrots.

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Barbara Heidenreich is a professional animal trainer and founder of Animal Training and Consulting Services, which provides animal training workshops to zoos and other wildlife facilities. She has written and lectured extensively on the training of parrots. Heidenreich is the president elect of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators.

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications (June 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793805627
ISBN-13: 978-0793805624
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
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This book cites 12 books:

Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement by Ken Ramirez on page 135, and Back Matter
Getting Past No: Negotiating with Difficult People by Roger Fisher on page 112, and Back Matter
Learning and Behavior by Paul Chance in Back Matter
The Stress of Life by Hans Selye in Back Matter
The parrots of Luquillo: Natural history and conservation of the Puerto Rican parrot by Noel F. R Snyder on page 25

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource., January 29, 2007

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I'm repeating my review of Ms. Heidenreich's other book, Good Bird! because I think both books work together as one great resource. They 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."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 28, 2006

By	Mavis Metcalf "http://birds.bellaonline.com" (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

Barbara Heidenreich has written this book to help the rest of us understand a little more about our companions and to figure out how to solve some of the problems that may develop between you and your very intelligent pet.

She explains how and why negative reinforcement is not as successful as positive reinforcement in changing an undesired behaviour.

Because our birds are not far removed from parrots in the wild, Barbara has included a chapter on parrot behavior in the wild.

She has included chapters on aggression and reading a bird's body language and explains how excitement can sometimes turn into aggression as well as what to watch for to avoid a possible bite.

Tools and Techniques to Address Problems with Aggression gives several examples of what you can do in certain circumstances to work through problems.

If you are having a problem with your parrot, this book by Barbara Heidenreich should give you some great advice to be able to get back the companion bird that you love. Just remember that everything takes time and solving problems takes more time than preventing them in the first place. If you don't have problems with your parrot, this book may give you enough advice and ideas to avoid some common problems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for understanding and solving aggression in parrots, November 15, 2006

By	Kelly Ballance "Kelly @ The Avian Medical Center" (Lake Oswego, Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have ever worked with birds that show aggression, this book will be a easy to understand and excellent all-around resource for you. Great for first time parrot people and experienced trainers alike. Includes explanations based in science (ethology and behavior sciences) as well as training techiniques. Sections on bird body language are very helpful. This book goes into more depth than Good Bird! and is a very useful addition. I recommend this book to many of my students, and I haven't heard a disapointed comment yet. I look forward to more from Barbara! If you've not gotten a chance to check out the magazine, Good Bird! it is also very worthwhile.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful advice and perspective
This is one of the best books I have read on parrot care and training. It was especially helpful because I have a "second-hand" parrot who was coerced into stepping up and as a... Read more

Published 6 days ago by B. Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best
I recommend this book to everyone who has a parrot in their life.

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Published 8 days ago by BullDog

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a wonderful book. Great tips and sound advice. Unfortunately, I think my macaw read it before I did. Now I am a very obedient, well-behaved owner. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Marilyn B. Glabicki

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for dealing with behavior problems
Very useful book. Good information on dealing with problems, plus background information on animal and parrot behavior.

Published 14 months ago by Karen A. Zachariasen

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5.0 out of 5 stars Parrot Expert
I know Ms. Heidenreich personally and worked with her for years. As I believe parrots to be the most misunderstood of all pets it is always a touchy subject to discuss parrot... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Kevin Shoemaker

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Parrot Owner should own this book
Barbara provided great insight into parrots and why they do what they do. She uses reeal world examples from Parrots and many other animals that she has experience with. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Steve W

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a "Must Have" for Parrot Owners
Excellent reference for owners of large parrots. This book will explain why your bird does what it does. Read more

Published 20 months ago by C. Maske

5.0 out of 5 stars The Parrot Problem Solver
This is the best book of it's kind I've read. It explains the why as well as the "how to". Others I've read do not give examples of "how to" like this book. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Mike G

2.0 out of 5 stars Not about "parrot problem solving"; worth a read otherwise
I have 3 adopted Umbrella cockatoos and an African grey and was looking for some advice on dealing with behavior problems. Read more

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