BEHAVIOR COACHING & BOARDING
Services
Behavior Coaching
Our specialty is in working with the human-parrot dynamic, so that our homes are places of peaceful coexistence. All training is based on 100% positive reinforcement. Our companion parrots are flock animals and not domesticated. Their wild instincts drive their behavior. Screaming, biting, and other unwanted behaviors can be gently replaced with desired behaviors that work in our homes. Our birds can be fully integrated into our human families. As flock animals, they have a deep need to feel they belong to their family flock, whether it's human or avian.
Behavior is different from training. We work with clients to address the underlying reasons why your bird is screaming, biting, strongly attached to only one member of your family, plucking, or exhibiting other behaviors that you want to address. You will come away with a much deeper understanding of how to effectively work with your bird.
The goal is to achieve a true partnership and friendship. We are our birds' protectors. We are responsible for giving them the very best life we possibly can -- and the largest life possible -- while keeping them safe from harm. We are their teachers, just as they are our teachers. The learning goes both ways if we want an equitable partnership.
If you already have one bird and are planning to add a second one, we can help you select the most appropriate species and support your introduction process -- which can be challenging. Getting off to a great start will make your life easier in the long run.
We are a member of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE).
Boarding
Would you like your bird to receive loving care, organic foods, and time outside her cage while you are away? We provide 5-star personalized service based on what is best for you and your bird. Choose Bed & Breakfast quality or a more basic level of service for your feathered family member.
We offer an a la carte menu of services, including free flight, supervised playtime outside the cage, organic fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade organic pilaf made specifically for parrots, and organic breads.
Or you can choose no additional services and your bird will still receive exceptional care. See our Rates page for pricing information.
Our rooms are warm day and night so your bird will be comfortable and remain healthy.
We pay close attention to each bird as he or she lets us know what they need and want. One may want apple slices, another would like a bath, and yet another wants time out of the cage to cuddle and play. Each of them will receive the attention that you have requested. Your bird will be treated like a member of my family, with lots of loving one-on-one attention.
For the safety and comfort of all the birds, only one bird is out of his or her cage at a time. This is a bird-only home.