Variable or Differential Reinforcement?

Variable or Differential Reinforcement?

Should A Variable Schedule of Reinforcement Be Used?Written by Chris Biro, Copyright 2008The Question: “As advised by a friend of mine who trains dolphins and killer whales, I’m now using variable reinforcement so she does not get a seed every single time...
A Little Motivation Is A Good Thing

A Little Motivation Is A Good Thing

Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008Chris Biro wrote: “Motivation is the kind of thing that a little is enough, and more is not always a good thing.”A List Member wrote: “Could you give a couple of actual examples? Here is what happened this morning...
To The Perch & Back Again

To The Perch & Back Again

Training the “Fly To Perch & Back” GameWritten By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008Flying back and forth between a perch and your arm can be a wonderful game both for training purposes and for entertainment purpose and is great practice to maintaining recall...
Building Interest In Food Rewards

Building Interest In Food Rewards

Creating A Food Motivated BirdWritten By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008The problem of not having a food motivated bird is likely a problem of improper food management – I don’t mean to offend with this just point out that this condition exists for a reason....
Indoor Recall Training

Indoor Recall Training

Indoor Recall Training A Young BirdWritten By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008When starting with a baby parrot (6-8 weeks old), the first task is to just let the baby grow and feel secure. During most of the infant phase it will mostly sleep, eat and poop. During this phase...