Our Story
Heart of Feathers Education
& Behavior Training, LLC
Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training was established because I continued to see companion birds being returned(surrendered) for the same behavior reason to the local rescues (Vocalization, Biting, and Plucking).
Since 2015, Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training's goal is to educate. We assist by adding more tools (understanding/training) to your companion bird toolbox(knowledge).
We use different methodology to tailor a personal training technique plan for the individual bird and person.
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Force-Free/Choice Training (the training plan encourages and strengthens behavior).
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Evidence Based Training (the training plan based on the individual prior knowledge level and pace)
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LIMA - Less Intrusive, Minimal Aversive model (the training plan reviews everything in the environment to set up successful training sessions)
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LIFE - Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective model (the training plan reviews the direct connection of training practices to the behavioral and welfare sciences)
These techniques can lead to a mutual trust and a caring understanding bond.
We understand there are many articles and options on social media,
Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training philosophy is about understanding the individual bird's purpose of the behavior and giving the individual bird the opportunity to learn a new behavior at his/her pace.
Through Patience, Planning and Practice, any bird can learn.
What is up with the name?
I get asked a lot about the name of the company.
In 2012, while I was volunteering at the MSPCA - Nevins Farm (Methuen, MA, USA), an adopter had asked for some assistance behavior assistance of her recently adopted bird.
A couple of days later we had reconnected, I had found several wonderful articles from behaviorworks.org (Dr. Susan Friedman) that would answer her questions. She was so happy, and thanked me for the information. She hoped I would continue my education to become a certified parrot behavior consultant.
I commented backed "You have a heart of gold for adopting a bird. You have a heart of feathers for learning more."
