Pet Parrot Workshop


Basic Care and Behavior

Do you want a better relationship with your pet parrot? Learn how to interact with and train your parrot in a positive way. The class will cover some common behavior issues that parrot owners have with these birds in the home and information on healthy diets and basic care practices. Participants will leave with information and resources that will provide insight into the basics of positive reinforcement training and steps to take for a healthier parrot. Workshop will include live training demonstrations with the National Aviary’s parrots. Please leave your bird at home.

Enrichment

Enrichment is anything that encourages natural behaviors, and in doing so, enriches and improves the quality of life for captive animals. Enrichment can provide a wide variety of benefits to pet birds, including fewer undesirable behaviors and more opportunities for meaningful interaction with your bird. In this workshop, we will discuss different kinds of enrichment and techniques that you can use with your own birds. Included in the workshop is the opportunity to make an enrichment item to take home.

Hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Non-members - $25.00; National Aviary and PEAC Members - $20.00 Price includes a binder with information and resources.

Dates:
October 15 - Behavior and Care - 1 pm start
November 12 - Enrichment
December 10 - Behavior and Care

Registration:
Register through PEAC's website.
These two workshops are required classes to adopt a bird for PEAC.


About PEAC:
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC - pronounced "peace") is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to educating current and potential owners on the care of companion parrots. Unwanted or found parrots are accepted at PEAC and in turn are placed with qualified, educated applicants. Founded in San Diego California in 1996, PEAC now has chapters in Anchorage, Alaska and Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Pittsburgh. More information at www.pitpeac.org.