The following articles have been written and contributed by Caitlin, an undergraduate studying Biology and Psychology who has volunteered with various rescues, zoos, and aquariums since the age of 16. She currently owns a ‘legally’ blind cockatiel and fosters and trains difficult birds for Florida Parrot Rescue. She runs a blog and YouTube channel to help communicate knowledge from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to pet owners. Contact information: CaitlinBird12@gmail.com
Top 10 Ways to Build Relationships with Parrots
Predicting, Preventing, and Replacing Biting Behaviors
Animal Behavior 101: Learned Helplessness
Below, you will find Training and Behavior articles by Kenny Coogan, CPBT-KA, weekly pet columnist. He shares his home with 5 bantam chickens and a Moluccan cockatoo. Contact information: Kenny.Coogan@yahoo.com
7 Steps in Preventing Common Parrot Behavior Problems
Food Challenges Good for Pets’ Well-being
The 7 Categories of Enrichment
Other Trusted Resources:
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
Dr. Susan Friedman (Empowering Parrots by Susan Friedman – positive reinforcement)
Parrot Enrichment Activity Book by Kris Porter
Height Dominance by Steve Martin