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Educational Components

Over 30 years of learning how to care for our birds.

Various Lectures/Seminars/Conferences – Avian Behavior/Health/ Nutrition

1991  to current-  Attended lectures by:

    • Dr. Cyndi Brown, ABVP -Avian Respiratory System-NYC
    • Dr. Laura Wade, ABVP -Avian Viruses – NJ
    • Dr. Lori Hess, ABVP-Nutrition- NYC
    • Liz Wilson, CPBC- Behavior -NJ
    • Maggie Wright- African Grey Parrots- NY
    • Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP-Health- NYC
    • Dr. Annelise Strunk, ABVP- Avian First Aid-NJ
    • Dr. Branson Ritchie, ABVP-PDD & PBFD- NJ
    • Dr. Greg Burkett, ABVP-Egg laying & PDD research-NC
    • Mike Schindlinger-Oral Traditions of Wild Parrots-NJ
    • Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Anatomy,Physiology & Diseases of the Avian Liver-NJ
    • Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Critical Care & Emergency Medication-NJ
    • Liz Wilson, CPBC – Understanding Behavior- NJ
    • Dr. Branson Ritchie, ABVP-West Nile Virus-NJ
    • Dr. James Morrisey, ABVP-Common Avian procedures, Avian Analgesia & Anesthesia-NJ
    • Dr. Jeleen Briscoe, ABVP-Taxonomy & Temperament-NJ
    • Marc Johnson-Over population of Parrots-NJ
    • Mid Atlantic States Association of  Avian Veterinarians- 31st Conference on Surgery & Disease- Atlantic City, NJ
    • Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D-LLP course- Online
    • Living & Learning with Parrots: The Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning- Online
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2009 -NJ
    • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Annual Conference 2011,RI
    • Dr. Frank McMillian-Psychological Trauma in Animals-RI
    • Janet Velenovsky: Final Considerations-RI
    • Kashmir Csaky, CPBC, IAABC -Body Talk-RI
    • Linda Ruben-Ethology-Australian parrots-RI
    • Jamie Whittaker, CPBC,IAABC -Old Parrots-New Homes-Helping parrots adapt-RI
    • Bob Baily-Behavioral Economics-RI
    • Handleman/Gangly/Munera/Whittaker/McCourt-Multi-species panel.-RI
    • Liz Wilson, CPBC, IAABC-Behavior-NY
    • Layne Dicker-Behavior Amazons-NY
    • Sally Blanchard-Behavior-NY
    • Mattie Sue Athen-Behavior Cockatoos-NJ
    • Barbara Heidenreich – Behavior- NY
    • Susan Chamberlain – Bird Care-NY
    • Nikki Moustaki-General Bird Care-NJ
    • Maggie Wright-African Grey behavior, nutrition, phobias, plucking-NJ
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg-African Greys-Thought Process & Intelligence-NJ
    • Greyfeather Toys-Importance of toys-NJ
    • Robin Shewokis – Foraging-NJ
    • Dr. Jeff Applegate, DVM- Foraging-NJ
    • Dr. Margaret Fordham, DMV- Wild Behaviors of Parrots-NJ
    • Dr. Scott Echols ABVP -Avian Foraging & Enrichment lab-NJ
    • Dr. Brian Speer ABVP-Avian Foraging  &Enrichment lab-NJ
    • Dr. Jeff Applegate, DVM : Avian Vets-What To Look For-NJ
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Various studies-FL
    • Sally Blanchard – Bird Behavior: Screaming-NJ
    • Terry & Shari Beaudoin, CPBC- Bird Behavior: Excessive vocalizations and/or screaming-Webinar
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2010 -NJ
    • Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DVM -Avian First Aid- TX
    • Michael Dalton – Beyond … “Polly wants a Cracker”-TX
    • Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D.- P- P-A-R-R-O-T Do Tell! (Principles of Positive Reinforcement)-TX
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP- Adding Nutraceuticals and Herbals to your Avian Medicine Chest-TX
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP- Aging in Birds: Finding the Fountain of Youth-TX
    • Parrot Festival 2012 multi topic/speaker panel-TX
    • Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians 32 Annual Avian Medicine and Surgery Conference-NJ
    • Dr. Christal Pollock ABVP; Respiratory Disease in the Bird.-NJ
    • Dr. Thomas N Tully ABVP,ECZM : Avian Pain Management-NJ
    • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (2012 Convention)-RI
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Number competence in Grey Parrots: Similarities to, and Differences from, Young Children-RI
    • Dr. Susan Friedman -A Clinic-based Protocol for Solving Behavioral Problems in Exotic Pets-RI
    • Dr. Susan Friedman- Essential Components of Effective Behavior Change for All Species of Leaners-RI
    • Dr. Emily Levine, DVM-A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems-RI
    • “Hands–On” live animal presentations- Target Training-RI
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2011 -NJ
    • Parrot Wellness Retreat 2012-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP-The Meaning of Total Wellness-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP -The Miracle of Flight-NC
    • Dr. Frank Rutowski, ABVP – Diseases & Common Emergencies, Keeping Your Bird Safe-NC
    • Kris Porter – Enrichment Lab- A Toy Workshop-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – Herbals and Nutriceuticals-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – The Brain and Special Senses-NC
    • Dr. Frank Rutowski, ABVP – Laser Therapy-NC
    • Pamela Clark – The Social Needs of Parrots-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, ABVP – Aging Birds-NC
    • Pamela Clark, Dr. Susan Orosz, Dr. Frank Rutowski, Kris Porter, Jenny Drummey & Ann Brooks- Roundtable Discussion (Phoenix Landing)-NC
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2012 -NJ
    • Parrot Festival 2013-TX
    • Robin Shewokis- Foraging-TX
    • Jason Crean- Teas for Toos and Other Birds Too!-TX
    • Dr. Natalie Antinoff, DMV- Feathers and Flight-TX
    • Debbie Goodrich- Parrots Gone Wild-TX
    • Sid Price-Accidental Trainer-TX
    • Matt Schmit- Colors By Numbers- How Parrots Get Their Color-TX
    • Dr. Melissa Shelton,DVM- Avian Aromatheropy-TX
    • Dr. Mark Stafford,DVM- What Makes Parrots So Damn Special?-TX
    • Parrot Festival multi panel conference Q&A-TX
    • Jamie Whittaker,CPBC- Older Birds- New Homes-CT
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2013 -NJ
    • Phoenix Landing’s Wellness Retreat- Dedicated to Liz Wilson, CVT.-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)-Avian Neurology, special senses and a disease updates-NC
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg -Inference by Exclusion-NC
    • Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)  Common Avian Emergencies and  Reproductive Diseases-NC
    • Dr. Rhoda Stevenson, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) Caring for Liz Wilson’s 60+ year old blue and gold macaw,Aging Parrots, Species Specific Diseases,  Co- host Vet Q&A with Dr. Clark.-NC
    • Dr. Lauren Powers,   DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian) Scoop on Poop, The Respiratory System,  &  Pathology-NC
    • Dr. Frank Rutowski,  DVM   First-aid Workshop- Be prepared for an emergency-NC
    • Dr. Beth Rhyne, DVM  – Details of the avian exam-NC
    • Dr. Liza Clark, DVM  Dr.  Co-host Vet Q&A session with Dr. Stevenson-NC
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Concept of Zero-NJ
    • Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP- Atherosclerosis in Parrots- How to prevent & treat-NJ
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg- How Parrots See The World-NJ
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2014- NJ
    • Leah Ann Hartsfield- Birds Beyond Words-NJ
    • Dr. Anthony Pilny, ABVP- MRSA & Pet Birds-NJ
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg Marshmallow Experiment-NJ
    • Dr. Anthony Pilny-, ABVP Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter Environment (PT 1)-Webinar
    • Lorelei Tibbetts, LVT, VTS. The Basics of Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter (Part 2)-Webinar
    • Lorelei Tibbets, LVT, VT S & Karen Windsor The Basics of Caring for Exotic Birds in the Shelter (Part 3)-Webinar
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2015 -NJ
    • WELLNESS RETREAT, THE NATURE OF PARROTS – Asheville, NC  April 30-May 1
    • Deb White- The Playful Parrot: The Nature of Avian Play- NC
    • Scott Echols, DVM ABVP   The Anatomical Parrot: Grey Parrot Anatomy Project- NC
    • Robert D. Ness, DVM The Natural Parrot: Integrative Therapies- NC
    • Adam Patterson & Einstein – Grey parrot Behavior- NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz _ Neuroanatomy and the Senses  – NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM, ABVP  The Older Parrot: Aging Issues- NC
    • Dr. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP The Sick Parrot: Kidney Disease- NC
    • Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM ABVP The Sick Parrot: Common Avian Emergencies- NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian   The Cardiovascular Parrot: Symptoms and Treatment- NC
    • NUTRITION ROUNDTABLE-NC
    •  Q&A with Speakers-  Dr.Orzos,  Dr. Echols, Drummy, Patterson, Dr.  Ness, White, Dr. Rutowski, Low, Cravens and Dr. Degernes.-NC
    • Behavior+Works -Living & Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and Procedure of Teaching & Learning.
    • Dr. Susan Clubb, DVM, ABVP  – Wellness Visit -FL
    • Winged Wisdom & Health Symposium 2016 -NJ
    • Dr. Irene Pepperberg- Avian Intelligence-NJ
    • Dr. Brynn McCleery, DVM, ABVP- Feather Destructive Behavior-NJ
    • 2018 – Wellness Retreat, Phoenix Landing Problem-Solving- Asheville, NC
    • Dr. Frank Rutowski, DVM- First Aid for Everyday Problems -NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian and Giacomo Rossi- DVM, PhD, MS, DECZM (WHP), EBVS  Immune Health of the GI Tract  & and Probiotics. NC
    • Dr. Giacomo Rossi,DVM, PhD, MS, DECZM (WHP), EBVS,  Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian  & Bob Dahlhausen, DVM- PDD Research  “Pretty Darn  Difficult” – Unraveling the Complexity of Bornavirus. NC
    • Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian , Parrots in the Coal Mine(Respiratory Issues).NC
    • Dr. Keven Flammer,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Make it Count – A Facilitated Discussion on Newer Drug Therapies.NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM,Dipl ABVP Avian-  Aging Birds -Comfort, Therapies and Herbals.NC
    • Rowan Martin, Conservationist-  Saving Africa’s Parrots.NC
    • Q & A With Speakers -Health, Nutrition, Enrichment etc.NC
    • Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat- 20/20 A Vision for The Future of Parrots -NC
    • Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – My Sexy Parrot -NC
    • Jen Caunha, ESQ Can Your Parrots Learn to Read -NC
    • Sam Williams PhD- Social Lives of Parrots and the Macaw Recovery Network-NC
    • Dr.Rhoda Stevenson, DVM Dip AVBP Avian- Evolving Holistic Therapies-NC
    • Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery ,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Oh My Aching Heart (Heart Disease)-NC
    • Dr.Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- The Grey Parrot Project – Why Necropsies Are Important-NC
    • Dr. Yvonne Can Zeeland DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Feather Destructive Behavior-NC
    • Dr. Laura Wade, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Intro to CBD in Medicine  & Ultraviolet Light Optimization for Captive Birds. -NC
    • Dr. Robert Ness DVM- Integrative Medicine and Pain Management Treatments.-NC
    • Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA Big Behaviors, Big Lessons-NC
    • Scott Stahl, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Respiratory Disease and Future of Technologies -NC
    • Q&A Panel- Health, Nurition, Behavior & Enrichment.NC
    • Dr. Yvonne Can Zeeland DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Medication for Behavior Modification -Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Probiotics and Herbals.-Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery ,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- What Bloods & Labs Can Tell Us-Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Dr. Rhoda Stevenson, DVM Dip AVBP Avian-Swabs and Cultures.-Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Dr. Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Advanced Anatomy and the Future of Medicine-Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Q&A Panel- Health, Nurition, Behavior & Enrichment.-Advanced Science Track-NC
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian Spring Is in the Air: How to Deal With Your Pet Bird’s Hormonal Behavior Part 1- AZ
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian Spring Is in the Air:   Pet Bird  Hormonal Behavior Part 2- AZ
    • Dr. Todd Driggers, DVM – Flight Mechanics & Ethical Concerns – AZ
    • Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet.1- LA
    • Dr. Heather Barron, DVM, Dipl ABVP & licensed wildlife rehabilitator -If You Care, Leave It There: Helping Baby Wild Birds- FL
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)“Indoors or Outdoors: What is Right for Your Parrot.”- AZ
    • Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet 2
    • Don Brightsmith- Non-invasive parrots in the wild: are the impacts as bad as they say?
    • Eric Peake- Breeding Budgies, Behaviors and Breeding
    • Robin Shewokis- You gotta have goals! Creating goal based enrichment
    • Dr. Scott Echols, ABVP, Avian -Grey Parrot Anatomy- An update
    • Dr. Caroline Efstathion- APEC, How a Small Non-profit Is Making a Big Difference
    • Dr. Jason Crean – Avian Raw Whole Food Nutrition
    • Hila Niemann- Dealing with Aggresice Parrots
    • Dr. Rainer Niemann- Parrots and Other Birds of Costa Rica
    • Mindy Peterson- Going on offence to protect your animals and animal enterprise
    • Jack Pine- These Are Parrots, Not Penguins: in the Face of Natural Disasters
    • Laurella Desborough- Keeping Eclectus Parrots: Pets and Breeders
    • Gabriela Vigo Trauco- Fostering connections: Saving wild macaw chicks through conservation aviculture.
    • Chris Davis-Heart to Heart- Pet Bird Behavior
    • Heather Barron-Pros & Cons of Alternative Medicine: What You Need To Know For Your Bird
    • Dr. Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)- Ask the Vet3
    • Christine Davis, CPBC, and Dr. Ted Lafeber-6 Steps to Loving Communication with Your Bird & other Animals
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian )-Fun with Foraging: How to Get Started & Fun Toy Ideas!
    • “Mind, Body, Spirit of Parrots – Virtual Wellness Retreat”- NC
    • Dr. Richard Burdeaux, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)-Lange Animal Hospital: Feather Destructive Behavior
    • Heidi Hellmuth St. Louis Zoo & Gateway Parrot Club : ENRICHMENT ACTION PLANNING: USING NATURAL BEHAVIORS TO  ENRICH COMPANION PARROTS
    • Dr. Todd Driggers, DVM Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic ​​: FEATHERS AND WING ANATOMY .
    • Pam Clark, CPBC, CVT-IAABC Behavior Consultant : IMPERCEPTIBLE HUMAN SPEAK.
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian): Avian Medicine: What it Takes to be and Avian Veterinarian.
    • Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP(Avian) – Choosing an Avian Vet.
    • Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Avian Bornavirus: Common Signs & Treatments.
    • Dr. Susan Orosz & Dr. Robert Dahlhausen- Avian Bornavirus Part 2- A Review & More.
    • Dr. Stephanie Lamb,DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Avian Vet Insider 7 -Cardiovascular Disease in Pet Birds Part 1
    • Dr. Scott Echols, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian : Comprehensive Anatomy Research Project –New Findings to Advance Veterinary Medicine
    • Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat- Asheville, NC. “In Sickness and In Health
    • Dr. Anthony Pilny-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian: Changing the Captive Bird Paradigm
    • Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Bad Bird Diseases like Chlamydia: Diagnostics and Case Studies
    • Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Bad Bird Diseases like Chlamydia: Diagnostics and Case Studies
    • Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Reproductive Problems
    • Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – The Uropygial Gland, Anatomy, Diseases and Tail Surgery
    • Dr. Laura Wade- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Lead Toxicosis: Diagnosis and Clinical Cases
    • Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Respiratory Emergencies
    • Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Endocrine Diseases/Diabetes
    • Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Dr. Laura Wade-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Dr. Susan Orosz- DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Diagnostics and Necropsies: Case Studies
    • Dr. Bob Dahlhausen-DVM Dipl ABVP Avian – Feather Destructive Behavior: Diagnostics and Solutions
    • Q&A Dr. Bob Dahlhausen, Dr. Laura Wade, Dr. Susan Orosz, Dr. Brynn Mc Cleery, Dr. Anthony Pilny, Dr Frank Rutowski, Cassie Malina, Jen Cunha, Dr. Tara Harrison & Jose’ Antonio.
    • Cassie Malina, CPBC, IAABC- A Holistic Approach to Parrot Behavior- IAATE
    • Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Reproductive Issues, The Sexy Parrot
    • Rachel Baden, DVM –Diagnosis & Management of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian –The Renal System: Anatomy and Physiology
    • Dr.  Stephanie Lamb, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian-Common Diseases Related to the Kidneys (including nutrition related)
    • Dr. Susan Orosz, DVM Dipl ABVP Avian- Critical Care Nutrition
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