Don't breed, don't buy ... adopt a rescued bird! The best bird rescue organization in the Bay Area. Visit their site to find out how you can help the many birds in need.
Natural Encounters, Inc. is a professional animal training facility in Winter Haven, Florida. They have trained more than 80 species of birds and 40 species of mammals using operant conditioning with positive reinforcement. They offer week long training programs for the companion parrot guardian. The site offers great online articles and answers to frequently asked questions.
An online eight-week course presented by Susan G. Friedman, PhD. and her teaching assistants. The course focuses on the Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning with respect to companion parrots. A fantastic course!
Karen Pryor's web site for animal training with information, books, email groups
Great online Yahoo Group list dedicated to helping people discover creative ways to apply the principles of positive reinforcement to improve communication with their pet birds.
Good Bird™, Inc. was founded to address the growing interest in positive reinforcement training with parrots. Published quarterly Good Bird magazine.
Cambridge Center for advancing the scientific study of behavior. The site provides a good overview of Behavioral Analysis, and it also provides many additional links and resources.
The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
ABA International is a nonprofit professional membership organization. The site answers basic questions about what is behavior analysis and how it relates to feelings and thoughts.