What is training anyway? Training is our primary form of communication with the animal(s) in our care. We are always training, the questions ... Read More
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Behavior Serves A Purpose…
Behavior serves a purpose for the individual doing the behaving. If the behavior proves of no value for the individual, the animal or human will have ... Read More
What a Little Flight Can Do
I'm sure many people are ready for this winter to be over. I'm a big lover of the snow and cold but this winter has been long enough and I'm ready for ... Read More
Beginning the New Year
I love to write in my blog. I enjoy writing about my experiences and observations with the birds I have. Our recent move has kept me from doing this ... Read More
A New Chapter, Turning the Page for the Birds
Dearest Blog, I have not abandoned thee. I wanted to post an update. I know several people have heard me talk over the past year about wanting ... Read More
A “Bird Attacking” Question
Question: Hi Lara! I have a bird "attacking" question. I've had my Amazon since she was only a few months old. I did have a couple of biting ... Read More
A Little Piece of Heaven
For several years I've been wanting, looking, and working on figuring out a way to get more space for my birds. Suki, the blue-fronted amazon ... Read More
An Accidental Post to the Wrong Blog
I have a few different blogs and I just made a recent entry on my training with Moon, Nature's Nursery's education barred owl. I accidentally posted ... Read More
Behavior Trained Through Consistency…A Win/Win Outcome for All
I get a lot of requests on topics in which to write. I consider each and everyone of them and give them a lot of thought. I had recently posted on ... Read More
Rocky on my shoulder for the first time ever
Rocky on my shoulder for the first time ever ... Read More
Live On-Line Classes and Consultations Now Available
I am very excited to be introducing a new project I have been putting together for quite a while. I am now offering on-line meetings, classes, and ... Read More
A Question About an Issue with Nipping
Question: Hi Lara. Two people have highly referred me to you. I have a blue-throated macaw and she is really nippy and pulling new feathers out. ... Read More