CEU Event: Parrot Behavior and Training Online Course

When: Ongoing
Where: Online

CEUs

*CPDT-KA: 0 *CBCC-KA: 8
CPDT-KSA Knowledge: 0.00
CPDT-KSA Skills: 0.00

* Courses approved for CBCC-KA CEUs may be applied to a CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA recertification. Courses approved for CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA may not be applied to a CBCC-KA recertification.

PLEASE NOTE: CPDT-KA can earn a MAXIMUM of 12 CPDT-KSA Skills CEUS within their 3 year certification period.

Description

Colorful and intelligent, parrots are frequently found as companions in the home and as educational ambassadors in zoological institutions. However, this diverse group of birds can present many behavioral challenges that human caretakers may find difficult to manage in the home or while at work. How do we navigate these unique challenges while establishing a successful and enriching environment for the parrots in our lives?   This course is designed for those working in close proximity with any parrot species, whether as companion animals in the home or as educational ambassadors. A good understanding of the science of behavior change principles is suggested, and the only prerequisite is a desire to expand one’s knowledge and skill set! The goals of this course are to: 1. Empower attendees with effective strategies for applying the scientific principles of behavior change to the parrots in their lives at the highest possible level, 2. Increase the welfare experienced by parrots living in human care, 3. Provide tools for trainers of all levels that increases their ability to successfully navigate behavioral challenges with their parrots.  Course content will include (but is not limited to) the following topics: The Science of Behavior • Exploring important science-based procedures and an overview of principals such as: ◦ “The ABCs”  ◦ Reinforcement and Punishment ◦ Bridging/Event Markers  ◦ …and much more! What’s the Function? • Tools for interpreting and making positive change with unwanted behaviors including:  ◦ Excessive Vocalization ◦ Feather Destructive Behavior ◦ Human-directed Aggression • Another perspective on common advice from “the experts” ◦ Height dominance ◦ “Taking the bite” ◦ Jealousy ◦ Accepted “how-to’s” for behaviors like ▪ Stepping up ▪ Open wings ▪ Petting ▪ Parent-reared vs hand-reared  Free Flight • Safety Considerations • The Right Bird for the Job • To Clip or Not to Clip? • Managing Motivation • Options for Telemetry The course involves four consecutive webinar presentations (one per week) of 90 minutes each, followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers and case study. Attendees may submit descriptions or videos of behaviors they would like to discuss during the course of the webinar series. The webinar presentations will be recorded, and registered attendees will have access to the recordings after the course is completed. After the course, a certificate of completion will be sent to the registered attendee. This course includes the ability to apply for a dedicated mentor on a per-week basis for an additional cost of $50 per week. Mentors are members of Natural Encounters, Inc.’s senior leadership team, and are available to troubleshoot problem behaviors, establish training goals and plans, and assist with most any animal, program, or staff training situation. These mentors will be available to discuss specific strategies and provide individualized coaching for you via video conferencing, chat, and email for the term of the course and for up to four additional weeks afterwards.

Sponsor:Natural Encounters, Inc.
Speaker(s):**Steve Martin

Contact: Erik Montgomery
 Email: zoom@naturalencounters.com
 Phone: 863-439-0939
 Web: https://naturalencounters.com/webinars/