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Starting the day with a training session to keep restraint in a towel pleasant and voluntary.... even with environmental distractions. #parrottraining #macaw #macaws #macawsofinstagram #bluethroatedmacaw #macawtraining #birdtraining #stressfreeveterinarycare #fearfreeveterinarycare

This video of a macaw learning to do a retrieve for the opportunity to rip up paper towels is a fan favorite. This was from a parrot training workshop I taught in Sweden. The bird was no longer interested in food and the owner was “keeping him busy” while I lectured, by letting him rip up paper towels. That simple observation was enough information to let me know we had a potential reinforcer in paper towels for this macaw. And as you can see, it worked! Want to learn more about how to incorporate 7 different kinds of non-food reinforcers into your training repertoire? Check out my new podcast, Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich. The first episode is all about Creative Uses of Non Food Reinforcers. Listen/Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Soundcloud or Google Play. You can also listen at https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/creative-uses-of-non-food-reinforcers/ I hope you will join me for practical animal training advice to help you solve behavior problems and reach your training goals. #animaltrainingpodcast #animaltraining #nonfoodreinforcers #macawtraining #parrottraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ON2S8FlRM/?igshid=gx20flb7mjhb

How many of you have parrots that enjoy being on their back ...or you have trained them to be comfy on their backs? For Blu Lu it means stress free towel time and nail trims. She is also free to get up if she chooses. But staying on her back results in desired consequences like head scratches and play. It works well for her. Would love to know if it works for you too? #parrottraining #macawtraining #bluethroatedmacaw https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrGqqYFDM_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jjctd1abso94

"It just takes practice, right?" Practical application is such a key component of many professions, especially animal training.(I definitely want a surgeon who has performed the procedure so many times the mechanics come almost automatically.) I appreciate "book" knowledge too. Put them together and .....wow! Superpowers! Here is a little clip of learning to apply mechanics from some of my zoo work in Indonesia to help a parrot get comfortable with a syringe coming to the chest for injection training. Come join me in Denver, CO Aug 3rd for a Parrot Training Workshop for live demos and much more. Details at https://barbarasffat.com/events/ #macaw #macawtraining #parrottraining #parrottrainingworkshop

The eventual goal here is actually injection training. But the trainer needed better duration for the body position first. Can you see the body language he is looking for that lets him know the bird is considering breaking position? He is trying to build in longer gaps of time in between the delivery of reinforcers. He did get a 2 minute hold here (IG will only show 60 sec) Overtime he can work his way down to one reinforcer delivered at the completion of the hold. Been a very rewarding first few days with the team in Bogor. Lots of behavior change in single sessions. 😊#blueandgoldmacaw #macawtraining #parrottraining #injectiontraining #layonback #durationbehavior

Less than 3 minutes for stress free nail trims. Who says training isn’t worth it? 😁 Delbert the yellow naped amazon providing the soundtrack #nailtrim #parrottraining #macawtraining #bluethroatedmacaw #macaws #macawsofinstagram #positivereinforcement #forcefreeanimaltraining #stressfreevetcare #avianmedicine #veterinarycare #headscratches #nonfoodreinforcers #secondaryreinforcers

Playtime after training session. Check out how to train your parrot for stress free vet care and more here https://barbarasffat.com/webinar-recordings/#bluethroatedmacaw #macaw #parrottraining #macawtraining #toweltraining #trainingforrestraint #positivereinforcement

All about play for her, but for me it's all about setting her up for stress free veterinary exams. I'll be at Cockatoo Downs 8/25-27 to teach vet professionals how it's done. Learn more at barbarasffat.com/events #parrottraining #bluethroatedmacaw #macawtraining #veterinarymedicine #exoticveterinarymedicine #avianveterinarian #veterinarytechnician #veterinaryprofessionals #veterinarybehavior