Parrot SOS

23/11/2024

It's time! Get your Advent Calendar now!

For the month of December, we will be having a daily challenge. Join us by downloading your very own Parrot Advent Calendar!
https://smartbeaks.parrotsos.com/advent

These low or no cost daily challenges will be so much fun! Bond with your bird, try new foraging challenges, and spread some joy to others in the parrot community.

Be sure to tag and and join the community at ParrotSOS Community to share your videos.

We look forward to see your daily advent joy!

05/11/2024

Live Talks Coming up!

Join me on Sunday Nov 10 for a live presentation for the Friends of Greta's Roost in Lethbridge
OR
Join me Wednesday Nov 13 for a live presentation for the Calgary Parrot Club

We will be talking about BITING!

This important topic is one for every parrot person. Learn about biting triggers!
Find out the common causes of biting problems!
Determine what function biting serves for your parrot!
Learn the best techniques to fix biting issues!
Get the latest, most up to date training advice!

So... Which one will you be attending?
Lethbridge?
Or
Calgary?
OR BOTH???

05/11/2024

Live Talks Coming up!

Join me on Sunday Nov 10 for a live presentation for the Friends of Greta's Roost in Lethbridge
OR
Join me Wednesday Nov 13 for a live presentation for the Calgary Parrot Club

We will be talking about BITING!

This important topic is one for every parrot person. Learn about biting triggers!
Find out the common causes of biting problems!
Determine what function biting serves for your parrot!
Learn the best techniques to fix biting issues!
Get the latest, most up to date training advice!

So... Which one will you be attending?
Lethbridge?
Or
Calgary?
OR BOTH???

Calgary Parrot Club Greta’s Roost Parrot Rescue Society

02/11/2024

We sponsor a blue & gold macaw named "Zoey" through this program!

Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a volunteer-run non-profit bird sanctuary whose purpose is to protect and enhance the quality of life for exotic birds.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!
Beware the binocular, open mouth, tongue down, parrot!
(That means you are about to get bitten!)

Stay safe, keep your birds safe, and have fun!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!
Beware the binocular, open mouth, tongue down, parrot!
(That means you are about to get bitten!)

Stay safe, keep your birds safe, and have fun!

30/10/2024

Lethbridge people! Come and learn!

This is one you don't want to miss!
Join us Sunday, November 10th for a training session on biting with Parrot SOS!
Friends of Greta's Roost members are FREE. Drop-in for this session is $10.00.

Robin from Parrot SOS is a certified parrot behaviorist and is one of the foremost experts in the WORLD on behavior training.

Hope to see you there!!

29/10/2024

Time to practice!
Taking medicine from a syringe is a useful skill. It teaches your bird how to be an active part in their own care! What a huge stress reducer, for bird and caregiver!

Have you tried it with juice, and fake medicine?

Not sure where to start? Take our Target Training class to build the skill.

19/10/2024

New Video Alert!
We just posted our recap of Parrot Palooza, we hope you enjoy!

The Parrot Palooza expo is a yearly event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you couldn't make it to this years show (2024), here's an inside look at the show. ...

18/10/2024

17/10/2024

Here's the article about Robin being CTP of the month! Enjoy!

Robin Horemans, KPA CTP, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a dedicated animal trainer and owner of Parrot SOS. While her primary focus is working with parrots, she also has experience training dogs. Since graduating from the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional (KPA DTP) program in 2016....

16/10/2024

16/10/2024

Congratulations to Robin for being chosen as the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner of the month!

This is a huge honor. I'm so proud of my KPA certification and happy to be able to share it with many gifted trainers. This short interview is published in the KPA monthly newsletter.

Hooray for spreading the news that parrots need quality, evidence based, positive training too!

If you're on the KPA mailing list, check your in boxes!

(I'll see if we are allowed to share the article here - stay tuned!)

Karen Pryor Academy

27/09/2024

Gratitude Friday!
I am so thankful for all of you wonderful people who support Parrot SOS! I appreciate you!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Parrot Palooza. Thank you for all the hugs! Thank you for the warm words! Thank you for the encouragement! Thank you for spending time with us! I love you all ❤️

23/09/2024

Join us and Max the Moluccan for a LIVE today at 5:30 MST to draw the name of the winner of our big prize basket from Palooza!

22/09/2024

Some footage from our local TV News station!

22/09/2024

I'll be attending the amazing Avian Enrichment Welfare Symposium. Register now and join me at the event! https://whova.com/portal/registration/batwe_202505/?preview_image=1&referral=social_post_registration

AAV Members Dr. Stephanie Lamb and Dr. Andrea Winkel presenting at the free USDA APHIS Avian Enrichment Welfare Symposium on November 19-20, 2024.

This virtual event will focus on enrichment and environmental enhancement for a wide range of avian species in human care. Presentations will cover topics including avian intelligence, types of enrichment for specific groups, how to develop, implement, and assess enrichment plans, reviewing the USDA inspection process at avian facilities, and veterinary aspects of avian enrichment.

Learn more and register at: whova.com/web/K1Dg%40zzvIvAJS3f%40G2Gq2fZoA8zJyRHmIDPOqcWTYA0%3D/

21/09/2024

Having a wonderful day at the Parrot Palooza!