Ann Castro - The Bird School
Parrot Behaviour Training - Books & Coaching
Is life with your parrot not what you hoped?
Would you love to have a great relationship with your bird?
Read my books or hire me as a coach, build a trusting bond with your parrot and enjoy a happy life with your feathered best friend.
How much is a poor relationship costing you and your bird?
Many parrot owners struggle to build great relationships with their birds. When your bird does not trust you ...
Living with parrots should be joyful and enhance your life. Unfortunately, all to often, it makes life worse. The reason for this is that most people do not know how to build a trusting relationship with their birds. Instead of acting as a harmonious team, each interaction is a struggle which over time creates behavior issues, such as biting or screaming. Learn the Bird School method and finally get the relationship with your bird that you have been dreaming of.
Save time
You will successfully implement methods with proven efficacy instead of playing the guessing game
Save stress
You and you bird must no longer suffer. You will notice improvements already after the first few lessons
Gain happiness
You will love seeing your bird enjoying his training and changing into a cherished member of your family
Start with the books
Start with the basics: Volume 1 introduces you to clicker training with parrots and other birds. Master the basic exercises any pet bird should master. Includes how to train flighted birds and taming. (PDF)
In volume II you learn how to teach your parrot advanced exercises, such as medical training and grooming. Fun games are also included to entertain your parrot and further enhance your relationship. (PDF)
Are you desperate, because your parrot bites and attacks? Then this is the book for you! Learn how to apply behavior therapy using the skills from volumes 1 & 2 to resolve your bird's biting & aggression issues. (PDF)
Is your bird‘s screaming and screeching driving you insane? Then this is the book for you. Learn how to apply behavior therapy using the skills from volumes 1 & 2 to resolve your bird's screaming issues. (PDF)
why I do it
I’ve been there
When I acquired my first large parrot in NYC the poor animal was terrified of me and I soon of him, because of his vicious attacks and bites. Sadly, no one was able to help me with such a problematic bird.
Out of necessity, I developed my own methods utilizing a mix of clicker training combined with all my knowledge from human management and negotiations training. Later on I added pair and trauma therapy to my bird behaviour modification methods with excellent results.
I specialize in difficult birds that have driven their owners to their wit's end. No situation is so difficult that it cannot be improved, giving you and your bird a better life.
Relationship building instead of bird training
After moving to Germany in 2001, I started helping other parrot owners with their difficult birds. Problem behaviour usually stems from fear and a lack of communication skills between the owner and the bird. This soon escalates into problem behaviours such as biting, phobias, screaming and even feather destructive behaviour.
The solution is not to dominate your bird, but to build a trusting relationship.
In my coaching you will learn to understand your birds, communicate better with them and build a trusting relationship.
testimonials
What they say
Dr. Sabrina Gärtner
Scared Monch Parakeet
" In five years Azzurra has not once stepped-up onto my hand let alone allowed me to pet her. With Ann's coaching she has become super tame. I love it!"
Dr. Annette Hasler
Panicky Budgerigars
" Participating in Ann's coaching has been the best thing that could have happened to my flock of budgerigars and me. Our relationship has improved immeasurably."
Helga & Gerhard Ranze
Aggressive Macaws
" We thank and praise Ann again and again. Without her we would have never achieved the relationship with our macaws that we enjoy today!"
Grit Jakisch
Biting Amazone
" Already after the first lessons with Ann my aggressive Amazon's behaviour had improved significantly. Our relationship has become harmonious and we are having fun."
Pricing
BASIC
3 months
€
3500
Three months of weekly coaching with parrot expert Ann Castro:
Suitable for learning basic training and building a trusting relationship with your parrots
Advanced
6 months
€
6000
Six months of weekly coaching:
Includes all from BASIC
PLUS
Work on resolving one behaviour issue, such as screaming or biting. Also appropriate for Medical Training
Expert
12 months
€
10000
One year of weekly coaching:
Suitable if you and your bird want to join the big leagues. In one year you can learn not only basic obedience, build a trusting relationship and resolve behavior issues. You can also learn multi-command tactics such as medical training or other exercises you wish.