Ellen K. Cook, DVM - Companion Parrot Media - Teaching Parrots - Training Parrots

Companion Parrot Media was established in 2006.

Dr. Ellen K. Cook and Shirley J. Morgan are the owners and partners.

Teach you parrot these behaviors with positive reinforcement techniques!
Features: What exactly is Positive Reinforcement? Introducing the Clicker Targeting - The first step to learning new behavior Older birds - Learning is fun for you and your bird! Introducing New Objects Nail Trimming - Build trust and cooperation Home Examination - Keep your bird healthy Medication - Teach your bird to accept medicine Bonus: Fun with Parrots! Includes Shelby, Bare-eyed Cockatoo, Free Flies

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We were awarded FIRST PLACE in our category!

Building Trust With Your Bird - One Click At A Time!

Designed and Presented by Ellen K. Cook, D.V.M.

Filmed and Produced by Shirley J. Morgan

Entry created for the Canis Film Festival Clicker Training Contest, 2006, sponsored by Karen Pryor Clicker Training

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Building Trust with Your Bird - One Click at a Time!

Summary: Avian veterinarian Dr. Ellen K. Cook, familiar with clicker training, instructs a young man with no prior experience, how to teach a novice parrot the basics of clicker training. This bird was hand-shy and bit people who attempted to handle her. The film demonstrates the basic principles of clicker training a parrot, beginning with how to condition the clicker, using food rewards, followed by how to teach targeting, and the 'step-up' request. Building trust quickly between teacher and student results in the first 'step-up' on camera, capturing the delight of both parties with successful learning. The film concludes with scenes of the veterinarian demonstrating some of the behaviors she has taught her own bird with clicker training.

The video below is the 2-minute trailer for her DVD:

Happily Ever After with Parrots ... A Learning Game