{"title":"Beginner Training","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-basic-parrot-course-stop-biting","title":"BirdTricks Training Course | Beginner Level","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e!! \u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e - All products in this course are digital and will available for you to download or stream. No physical copies will be shipped out upon purchase !!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsk yourself this very simple question...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDo You Have A Bird? \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the answer is yes, then this course is right for you!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OvROww1Y66I\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOK OK...so we might be exaggerating - but only slightly! Everyday at BirdTricks we get e-mails from people in desperate need of help with their birds - biting, screaming, aggression, no motivation, not stepping up, lack of trust...the list goes on and on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, for almost every situation, there is a significant lack of understanding in the foundations of training - the difference between punishment and reinforcement, the proper diet needed to be set up to succeed, and an understanding of parrot behavior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's for that reason that we have bundled this course together for you - it's the core of what every other technique and trick is based off of. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to know where to start? \u003cstrong\u003eIt's here\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this course you will receive...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Friendly Parrot Formula 1 Video - \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated in response to so many similar dilemmas during one-on-one consultations, Jamie and Dave have put together this course as a way to address the roots of most major issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Feeding System Cookbooks - \u003c\/strong\u003eVitamin A deficiency, fatty liver disease, obesity, hypervitaminosis (say that ten times fast) - all of these issues and many, many more can be caused by a lack of a proper diet. 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Check out our amazing all-organic pellets \u003ca title=\"All Natural Parrot Pellets 4lb\" href=\"https:\/\/birdtricksstore.com\/collections\/health-and-diet\/products\/all-natural-parrot-pellets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousehold Dangers PDF -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whether you are a new bird owner or a seasoned pro, it's always good to make sure you are providing a safe environment for your birds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003eTo access your downloadable and\/or streamed content after purchase, please login to your BirdTricks account and at the top right of the page with a pink button it will say \"My Downloadable Files\". Click there to access all PDFs and Videos. If you have any issues please contact info@birdtricks.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e !! \u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e - All products in this course are digital and will available for you to download or stream. 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We show you with our very own birds what this does and does not look like so you know exactly how to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid setting off those really weird triggers\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have done consults with Jamie and Dave, done home visits, gone on free flight trips, called them screaming when my hormonal bird wouldn’t leave my messy closet (LOL!) and yet I STILL learned so much from this video! Some stuff was just a great reminder (I need to get better at switching the cages around more often!) and other stuff was like they were in my head and addressing issues I’ve currently been having with my extra hormonal blue and gold, Woodrow. Also, on top of all the amazing information, I was also laughing almost the entire time! What fun! Hormones can get to be an awkward topic at times and being able to laugh while still learning is the best. Cannot wait for more courses!!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Ashlyn B. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** PLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e To access your downloadable and\/or streamed content after purchase, please login to your BirdTricks account and at the top right of the page with a pink button it will say \"My Downloadable Files\". Click there to access all PDFs and Videos. 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We also illustrate how using negative reinforcement can actually \u003cstrong\u003eimprove your relationship with your parrot in as little as 1 training session\u003c\/strong\u003e through our \u003cem\u003ePower Pause\u003c\/em\u003e Technique. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther topics included are...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow you are increasing the likelihood for good behavior, or decreasing it - and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to set your bird and yourself up for success\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscovering what \u003cstrong\u003eOpportunistic Training\u003c\/strong\u003e is and why not being aware of this can be detrimental to having a well behaved parrot, ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat\u003cstrong\u003e The Reset\u003c\/strong\u003e is and why it's such a powerful way to get your bird to focus on you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy your current actions are more than likely\u003cstrong\u003e accidentally punishing your parrot\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how to focus on using positive reinforcement for shaping behaviors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEW! \u003c\/strong\u003eRecently added to this course is our Target Training Mini-Course!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to know where to go next? Check out the next course in the series - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birdtricksstore.com\/products\/family-friendly-parrot-formula-2\" title=\"BirdTricks | Family Friendly Parrot Formula 2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Family Friendly Parrot Formula 2\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** PLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e To access your downloadable and\/or streamed content after purchase, please login to your BirdTricks account and at the top right of the page with a pink button it will say \"My Downloadable Files\". Click there to access all PDFs and Videos. If you have any issues please contact info@birdtricks.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yiv1378475370MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yiv1378475370MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: New; color: black;\"\u003e\"First of all, I think it is the most fabulous introduction to the principles of training I have ever seen.  Since I have studied a lot about behavior training, most was a repeat of what I already knew, but the segment on capturing was intriguing.  It is not something that I have utilized much, but I intend to think about it more with my parrots, a moluccan cockatoo, a lesser sulfur crested cockatoo and a caique.  My moluccan cockatoo is a certified therapy bird with Pet Partners and I do retirement home visitations with her, a truly rewarding experience.  When I first learned about training (I took the professional course at Natural Encounters in Florida), I decided to train all 3 of my birds the same tricks, wave, turn around and retrieve.  You can probably guess the results, but the caique blew the other two away and learned all 3 tricks in a week or so.  The moluccan was next with about 2-3 weeks and the sulfur crested was last since she is quite a shy bird.  I guess the point is that persistence and repetition are essentials, but you know that.  They are all individuals and learn on their own terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yiv1378475370MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: New; color: black;\"\u003eThank for producing a wonderful video and I hope I can get more people to buy it.  You are free to use this as an endorsement if you wish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yiv1378475370MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: New; color: black;\"\u003e- Susan Crane\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: New; color: black;\"\u003eRetired veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BirdTricks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16689393860654,"sku":"family-friendly-parrot-formula-dig","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1306\/8013\/products\/FamilyFriendlyParrotFormula.png?v=1681484435"}],"url":"https:\/\/birdtricksstore.com\/collections\/beginner-training.oembed","provider":"BirdTricks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}