Author: Hillary Hankey

03 Mar Inspiration Abounds: Animal Training and Behavior Workshop Recap 2022

Posted at 16:41h in Animal Training, Bird of Prey Training, Parrot Behavior, Parrot Care and Husbandry, Parrot Training

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What do you get when you cross parrot lovers from California, bird of prey educators from Wyoming, thirty birds, a few hooftstock and chickens, and a hailstorm all in one workshop? A whole lot of mind-expanding fun! The Animal Training and Behavior Workshop at our...

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03 Mar World Wildlife Day 2022 on the ABI Ranch

Posted at 16:15h in Conservation, Native Species, On the Ranch

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On March 3, 2022, we recognize the day as World Wildlife Day. While this day was named as a day to raise awareness and reflect on the role of the world’s wild flora and fauna, at Avian Behavior International, our mission is to do more...

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03 Feb 42 Interview with Melanie Canatella: Working with Special Needs Parrots

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This episode is a juicy one! In our interview with self-proclaimed bird nerd and parrot lover, Melanie Canatella, Founder of Fluff and Feathers, we chat about working with birds with special needs and creating a more harmonious environment and relationship with them. Melanie has been a...

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11 Jan The Apple Core Effect: How Your Apple Has Big Impacts for Wildlife

Posted at 16:33h in Conservation, In the community, Native Species

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If you’re like me, you might have thought that discarding biodegradable waste like banana peels and apple cores out the car window or hiking path does little harm to the environment and wildlife. It’s literally food! As it turns out, throwing out old food is...

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06 Jan 41 The What’s and the Why’s of Animal Training Mentorships

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Animal training mentors, role models, and teachers can be incredibly impactful for our growth.  This was concept I actively sought when I knew I wanted to learn as much as I possibly could about animal behavior....

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15 Dec 40 What’s the Best Way to Train a Bird of Prey?

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How do you train your dragon? If you have been on the earth for a hot minute, you know that everyone has an opinion for how you need to train the bird of prey in your care. Let's go over the methods, well most of...

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24 Nov 39 What Are the Fundamentals of Animal Training?

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[fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/avianbehavior/39_fundamentals_.mp3" ]   In this episode, we talk about how our training ethos shapes every interaction we forge with the birds in our care. There are some great ways that we can build our foundation through a firm understanding of the animal training fundamentals, so let's...

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19 Oct 38 Bird Training Stories Part 2: Veterinary Training, Practical Application of CAT, and More!

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Part 2 of MemberFest 2021 of the Avian Behavior Lab second anniversary live podcast recording covers a lot of ground in the world of bird care and behavior. Everything from aspergillosis, force free veterinary training, and practical approaches to fearful responses. ...

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23 Sep 37 Bird Training Stories with Katie, Paige and Hillary for MemberFest Part 1

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It's our Avian Behavior Lab MemberFest 2021, celebrating the second anniversary of our online animal behavior and training membership platform....

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03 Sep 36 On curiosity, leadership and evolution as an animal trainer with Dani Poirier Larson

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You can’t tell anyone to be curious, you can show them, you can inspire them, and you can lead with humility and grace That’s what Dani Poirier Larson of the Southwick Zoo shows, the spirit she embodies and shows her team....

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