You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" -- such as learning to respect the bird's boundaries and viewing sibling rivalry in a broad, environmental context -- to help you change the mischievous behavior of domesticated birds, including:
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From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk

Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond ""hello"" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you.

Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings,...

A book of haiku poems and accompanying photos that celebrate those who rescue dogs. It includes tributes to individuals, organizations and happenstance that brings dogs needing homes together with their forever homes. Some of the poems are funny, many are poignant, and a few take the dog's point of view. Each poem is accompanied by a photo of an actual rescued dog.

A gift book for the horse lover. Spare but lovely Japanese haiku poems accompanied by beautiful photos of horses explore being a horse, loving a horse and wishing for a horse. One section even acknowledges beloved horse books.

A gift book or self-indulgence for the cat lover. Catku is loaded with spare Japanese three-line haiku poems about cats, living with cats, catty ways and what a cat would say if it talked. Then there is special mention of special cats, including Jello, a therapy cat to whom this book is dedicated. Each poem is illustrated by a photograph. Cats, cats cats throughout. You'll laugh, cry and nod in agreement. Get this book today.

Delightful haiku poems, each illustrated with a photo. You'll laugh and cry as you savor the pages of this great dog gift book. Poems are observations about being a dog, having a dog, loving dogs. There's a chapter on service dogs. Order two today - one as a gift and one to keep

A delightful look, in full color, at the world of parrots as companion birds. From budgies to macaws, many are pictured. Bird owners and bird lovers will identify with the haiku poems describing companion birds, living with birds, loving birds and marvelling at birds in their color and variety.

KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED

By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze...

The pet bird population continues to rise and bird fanciers love canaries. As clearly demonstrated by Tweetie, canaries are fun-but they're also beautiful birds that are available in a variety of stunning colors. This book will provide new canary owners with everything they need to know to properly house, feed and maintain the health of their bird.