Stephanie Rosenbloom inspired me to take a more in depth look at my companion parrots’ diets. Several speakers emphasized the importance of data collection and analysis (which I need to improve at doing). “When we know the function of the behavior, we know the reinforcer to use for the behavior.” Our animals are lucky to have us, because we are trying our best to do the best for them.

Getting to know other professionals that are dealing with the same situations I am dealing with and knowing I can contact them and that everyone is communicating is the most inspiring. My career has shifted from ambassador animals doing shows, outreach, special events and training focused around that in a zoo setting to now running my own small ambassador education collection for a governmental agency that has a different focus but we are still training, teaching and educating has been an interesting shift. I love to see the cross over of knowledge and facilitating that it is a safe space to learn and grow.

Hillary, I have to thank you personally for putting it together. Will be strongarming several people into attending the next. Can’t wait!

A lot of great information shared. More than I had anticipated.

The conference is great way to get exposed to behaviors and psychology of parrots. There is still the lack of scientific guided learning and behaviors on domesticated parrot companions. I look forward to more data and findings from other people in the community. :). I look forward to seeing more presenters more specific to parrot behaviors.

I very much appreciated the atmosphere of welcome, listening, and support. What an extraordinary group of people!

There were so many! I think the most insights came from Sean and Maasa’s presentation and Barbara’s I have learned about those concepts in the past but it helped me understand them more and be able to better utilize them better.

This conference exceeded my expectations.