08/09/2024
We created an action plan for Oiseau the Pacific blue pied parrotlet, where we covered diet advice, training tips, and how to train him to step up consistently!
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Providing bespoke and affordable consultations on bird behaviour, training and care! 🦜🦆🦅 I enjoy helping educate and assist others.
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About Us:
Best Behaved Birds was founded in 2020 by Sophie Barnett and David Trebus. Sophie:
Hi everyone, I'm Sophie and I'm part of the Best Behaved Birds team. I have over 10 years of experience working with a wide variety of animals including birds, exotic mammals and California sea lions. I graduated from university in 2014 after studying a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and achi
eved a First Class grade. Prior to this, I studied a National Diploma in Animal Management and earned a Triple Distinction grade. I have worked in a diverse range of roles in the animal care sector, including: delivering talks as a zoo presenter, working in a cattery, and teaching college students theoretical and practical animal care. I also worked at a children’s farm where I looked after over 100 birds and other livestock in my role as Head of Birds. My areas of special interest are: positive reinforcement training, managing parrot hormones, nutrition and enclosure design. If you'd like to find out more about me and my flock, you can find me on my YouTube channel 'BirdNerdSophie'. David:
Hi, I'm David and I'm part of the of the Best Behaved Birds team. I've loved birds, especially parrots, since I was a child and have kept them for most of my life. I have extensive experience with most small parrot species as well as other bird species. I also have experience with other small animals and exotic species such as reptiles, small mammals and fish. My specialism is parrot training and bonding, engaging with parrots and teaching them new behaviours. I'm always working with our own birds to teach them new tricks and behaviours, as well as provide the best quality of care for them with my partner Sophie. I come from a teaching and research background and used to work as an academic in a University. I recently completed a qualification from the University of Edinburgh in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and have attended seminars and training sessions on parrot behaviour. I'm always trying to expand my knowledge on the subject and plan to pursue more qualifications specific to the subject. If you want to find out more about me or my birds you can find me on my YouTube channel 'TheParrotTeacher’ where I post videos on parrot care and training.
02/09/2024
The BBC approached us for an interview a couple of days ago which was pretty cool! Our comments were part of a wider article on the rising number of parrots being surrendered to rescue centres, and the challenges of having pet parrots!
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park says it's been inundated with parrots. Here is everything you need to know if you're thinking of getting one.
31/08/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Chika the sun conure, where we worked on preparing her for when her owners go on holiday, getting her used to new people, and diet tips!
27/08/2024
Over the years, we have received some wonderful reviews! It means so much to us to know that our work makes a difference, so we thought we would share a few snippets of some of the kind words from our clients.
Our full reviews and testimonials can be read on our website, our Instagram story highlights, or our Facebook reviews tab.
25/08/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Tellus the Emma’s conure, where we worked on reducing biting, and increasing independent play!
17/08/2024
Sophie recently chatted to Lara Joseph of The Animal Behavior Center, LLC all about parrot enrichment, training, contrafreeloading and applied behaviour analysis - hope you enjoy watching!
Lara Joseph of The Animal Behavior Center joins me today to chat about parrot training, enrichment, contrafreeloading and applied behaviour analysis!The Anim...
15/08/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Ouzo and Taza the African grey parrots, where we worked on overcoming anxiety, and reducing biting & screaming!
10/08/2024
Foraging is an essential skill for all parrot species! It's a natural behaviour which can also lead to the reduction of undesirable behaviours.
Check out Sophie's latest video on how to teach your bird to forage:
Foraging is an essential skill for ALL parrots, BUT some birds need to be taught how to do it! In today's video, I'll show you my tutorial on building foragi...
06/08/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Georgie the cockatiel, where we set him up for success in his new home with diet, training and routine recommendations!
29/07/2024
We recently created an action plan for Pickle and Enid the green cheeked conures, where we worked on bonding the two birds together!
25/07/2024
In today’s birdie breakfast:
- Carrot
- Red cabbage
- Courgette (zucchini)
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Green chillies
- Bell peppers
- Rocket (arugula)
- Fresh mint
- Edible viola flowers
- Red currants
- Star fruit
- Sprouted seeds, grains and legumes
23/07/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Rémy the cockatiel, where we worked on reducing screaming, biting and hormonal behaviour!
19/07/2024
Did you know that we have been lucky enough to work with parrot owners in 39 different countries?!
Some of these include: Australia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Norway, China, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Portugal, Slovenia and Finland!
We love being able to help so many people with parrot training and care all around the world - our video consultations are run via Zoom and we accommodate all time zones!
15/07/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Tango the jenday conure, where we worked on reducing hormonal behaviour, building skills in confidence and independence, and working through separation anxiety!
10/07/2024
We have a new blog post up on our website all about tailoring your training to your individual parrot!
https://bestbehavedbirds.com/2024/07/10/tailoring-your-training-to-your-parrot/
08/07/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Pearl the cockatiel, where we worked on travel carrier training and confidence building!
07/07/2024
Sophie recently chatted to Nicky from Shaping Behaviour all about parrot training!
You can watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/MjxSW8jNr9w?si=cQ1XOyIPB1Oh3i0j
Join me as I chat with Nicky Plaskitt of Shaping Behaviour as we talk through some top parrot training tips to help you and your bird succeed!Follow Nicky on...
01/07/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Fancy the green cheeked conure, where we worked on bonding her with another conure, improving her sleep routine, and building flight skills!
26/06/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Papaya the Mexican green conure, where we worked on identifying causes and solutions for his anxiety!
21/06/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Bertie and Skittles, the green cheeked conures, where we worked on improving their bond and relationship!
20/06/2024
We had an awesome day improving our knowledge no free shaping and antecedent arrangement! Thank you Shaping Behaviour 😊🦜
What an awesome day!!!! A great group of people joined my freeshaping and antecedent arrangement workshop, some of them even live trained their animals during the day for us! Thank you all for joining the fun, great questions, great discussion and I really enjoyed it! Sorry to those who missed the photo 😢.
15/06/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Barney the African grey, where we worked on reducing feather plucking, and building a great relationship with the whole family!
12/06/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Marley the green cheeked conure, where we worked on reducing screaming, biting, and leaving the guinea pugs alone!
09/06/2024
We had the best time at Think Parrots - thank you to Northern Parrots for letting us be part of your stand!
We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came to chat to us - I didn’t catch any of the masterclasses or even manage any shopping as we were so busy meeting you all!
It was also lovely to meet so many of our online bird friends in real life! Until next year…
08/06/2024
See you TOMORROW at Think Parrots!
We will be at Stand 1b - part of the stand (set times are 11am and 1pm, but we will be there for most of the day too!)
Stop by for training and care advice, to talk all things parrot, or even just to say hello!
If you see us walking around the show (where Sophie will no doubt be picking up some goodies for the flock 😅), feel free to stop us as well!
We can’t wait to meet you! 🦜
06/06/2024
We’ve loved working with Picture the African grey and her owner on all things diet, training and general husbandry!
04/06/2024
We had a great consultation recently for Icarus the cockatiel, where we worked on reducing hormonal behaviour and screaming, in addition to balancing the relationship dynamic and bond with both of his humans!
01/06/2024
Super excited to share that we are now officially a Certified Professional Bird Trainers!
David and I recently passed our exams with the International Avian Trainers Certification Board - we can now also use the letters ‘CPBT-KA’ after our names too!
We are always striving to learn and expand our knowledge to help you and your birds - we are also attending lots of workshops and courses coming up!
31/05/2024
HAPPY WORLD PARROT DAY! 🦜
What do you love most about your parrot?!
28/05/2024
Adorable Fifi the blue and gold macaw received an action plan from us where we advised on bonding and trust building!
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