Barbara's Force Free Animal Training Talk
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Quick Training Tips: Using Foraging to Get Good Behavior

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Play Kaytee's New Foraging Game! Click Here. Foraging is often looked at as a fun way to provide enrichment for your parrot. I am al...
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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Help! My Parrot Wont Step Up!

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It has been reiterated for years in the companion parrot literature…your parrot must obey the step up command! Obey and command. For me th...
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Parrots and People Advancing Avian Medicine

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My 26 + year old Amazon, Tarah It can be devastating to lose a beloved pet. Because parrots can live so many years it can be partic...
Monday, December 31, 2012

My Top Three Animal Training Moments 2012

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Animal training is always a thrill. There is a special moment that happens when an animal understands what you are trying to communicate. ...
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Friday, December 7, 2012

Respecting the Bite

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I am a wuss. I admit it. Oddly enough I think it has worked in my favor when it comes to working with animals. I don’t “take the bite” whe...
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Sirocco the Kakapo Finds Love in an Unusual Place

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Crocs shoe company I hope you are listening because I have a story for you. Those of you who have been following my blogs on training Sir...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Visiting Sirocco the Kakapo One Year Later

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We found Sirocco on this hillside Waiting for Sirocco to appear Wow. I am tired. But it is a good tired. I was up at 3:30 AM to catc...
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Barbara Heidenreich
Barbara Heidenreich has been a professional in the field of animal training and behavior since 1990. She travels the world training the earth’s most unusual creatures using science based training technology. Her company Barbara's Force Free Animal Training (www.BarbarasFFAT.com) provides animal training products and services to the companion parrot, rabbit and guinea pig communities. Her products include books, videos, webinars and animal training workshops. She also provides consulting services to zoos, nature centers and other animal facilities. She is a clinical adjunct instructor at Texas A & M University. Barbara is a former president of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators and served on the Board of Directors from 1997-2009. In her career she has trained animals, trained staff, lectured and/or presented shows at over 40 facilities around the world. Barbara has made over 200 presentations on animal training in 20 countries. She is famous for her enthusiastic and entertaining presentations, but her true gift is her kind and gentle approach to animal training. Her goal is to leave a legacy of kindness to animals and others by sharing her expertise.
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