Birds: Training,
Behaviour
& Management
Specialised Care, Training, and Behaviour Support for Your Feathered Companions
Birds are intelligent and social pets requiring unique care. Riverness Animal Consulting offers expertise in addressing their behaviour, training, and enrichment needs.
Training:
- Step-Up Commands: Teaching birds to step onto your hand or perch.
- Recall Training: Building trust and teaching birds to return to their owners.
- Cooperative Care: Training birds for grooming, wing clipping, and veterinary visits.
- Trick Training: Encouraging mental stimulation through fun and interactive tricks.
Behaviour:
- Feather Plucking: Identifying causes and implementing stress-reduction strategies.
- Screaming and Biting: Addressing these behaviours through training and environmental adjustments.
- Socialisation: Encouraging positive interactions between birds and their human families.
Management
- Health and Wellbeing: Preventative care, including dietary advice and regular vet check-ups.
- Diet & Nutrition: Tailored feeding plans for parrots, finches, and other species.
- Enrichment: Foraging toys, puzzles, and interactive play to prevent boredom.
- Enclosure Design & Fitout: Recommendations for cage size, perches, and safe enrichment items.
- Pets in the Workplace: Tips for creating bird-friendly office spaces.
- Pets at Weddings: Guidance on involving birds in special events.
- Pet Travel:
- Car: Safe transport in secure cages or carriers.
- Train: Managing birds on public transport calmly.
- Plane: Preparation for air travel with appropriate health certifications.
- Boat: Ensuring safety and comfort during water-based journeys.
