Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training, LLC
Support Services for Companion Birds
Insured and Bonded
Serving New England Area and Beyond
Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training offers a range of assisting services for those:
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Starting the journey of adding a companion bird to your family
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Looking for training ideas for your companion bird
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Needing assistance on a companion bird behavior
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Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training's goal is to offer compassionate care and education on cooperative companion bird behavior training. We treat each bird as an individual.
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)
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These techniques can lead to a mutual trust and a caring understanding bond.
"Every interaction with your bird is a training opportunity; Make your encounter a fun and positive moment."
Education Behavior
and Training Services
In-Home Session for a Behavior or Training Consultation
for an existing companion bird
(My Local Area)
In-Home Behavior Consultations are for clients need a specific assistance (See More Information).
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Sessions usually run 2 -3 hours
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During the session, there will be a review of the environment, discussion on training options, and client practicing the training.
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To learn more about an In-Home Behavior / Training Session, click the More Information button below.
Online (Virtual) for a Behavior Consultation for existing companion bird
Online Behavior Consultation is a wonderful option if you are not in the local area and want to avoid travel costs, or demonstrate specific behavior (without a new person in the room.
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The Online Behavior Consultation is for those looking for assistance on a behavior issue such as Biting, Screaming, and/or Plucking. (There are definitely other behavior issues, just listing the top 3)
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To learn more about an Online (Video/Virtual) Behavior Consultation Session, click the More Information button below.
Interested in getting a new bird?
New Bird Prep Consultations
You are about to add (or added) a new
bird, and you need support/assistance on where to start related to cage set up, enrichment, and what to train, please check out "New Bird Prep Consultation".
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To learn more about an Online (Video/Virtual) Preparation Consultation Session, Click the More Information button below.
Tuque's Teaspoon of Trainingtm
Tuque's Teaspoon of Training is for those interested in teaching your bird a new skill such as: Beginning Technique like
Stepping Up or Target Training.
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Of course, there are many more training ideas,
to learn more about the Online (Video/Virtual) 'Tuque's Teaspoon of Training" Session, Click the More Information button below.
Additional Companion Bird Resources
Online Support/Hospice/Loss/EOL discussion related to a Companion Bird
"When you need someone to listen and understands 'that it is not just a bird'."
Support Services
Heart of Feathers Education & Behavior Training goal is to offer services to assist. As every bird learns differently, everyone needs assistance that works for their situation.
Click the Additional Resource button below to link to review additional options
​Our Companion Bird Hospice/Loss/End Of Life and Hard Decision Support allows you speak to someone that will listen to you during those difficult times that affect your heart/soul.
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For Example: When your Companion Bird passes, you may want to look for services to assist you through the journey to remember.
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To learn more about the Online Support/Hospice/Loss/EOL Discussion Support Session, Click the More Information button below.