You could probably credit Hillary’s four companion cockatoos for helping her ditch the plan to go to veterinary school after graduating from Colorado State University and following the less conventional path to exotic animal training. Training her birds has inspired her to achieve personal goals of the endless pursuit of self-mastery and authenticity, and as owner of Avian Behavior International, there is one thing this endeavor has taught her for certain. That is that ABI would not be where it is today were it not for the unwavering support of family, friends, staff, and loved ones. You can read more about Hillary’s story and ABI’s origins here.