Author: Sarah Snow

Remote training expert and WordPress mad scientist; my professional hobbies have included breaking and fixing WordPress websites in front of audiences, teaching adult learners remotely in Open Source and corporate settings, and designing lesson plans, tutorials, and courses for Learn.WordPress.org. Personally, please ask me about learning Spanish and American Sign Language, writing the next Great Romance Novel, teaching middle school, and living with two Shar Peis and five parrots.
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Go Slow to Go Fast in Step Up Training: No Negative Experiences

In the “a stitch in time saves nine” quotes category, there’s a popular saying in education: “Go slow to go fast.” Essentially, if you don’t want to re-teach a skill multiple times over, it’s worth teaching it well  and thoroughly the first time. Which takes patience. So, so much patience. Shockingly, this is also true for bird training! Vi and I have been going agonizingly slowly in our developing … Continue reading Go Slow to Go Fast in Step Up Training: No Negative Experiences

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Teacher In-Service Days = The Best

One of the hardest parts about teaching for me is that I have to leave my fids at home. Sure, my admin *might* be open to my bringing of my feathered friends to school occasionally since they don’t leave potential allergy-inducing dander behind, but let’s be real–I teach middle school, and kids do stupid things to each other. Who knows what stupid things might accidentally … Continue reading Teacher In-Service Days = The Best

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Avian Anatomy

Skeletal System: “The avian skeleton is very unique, having been adapted for flight in most species. It is lightweight and delicate yet very strong. Most of the long bones are hollow to make them lighter…” Source (Read more by clicking the link!): Avian Anatomy Sarah’s Note: Okay, maybe I’m just a big anatomy geek, but I found most of this absolutely fascinating. Worth the read! Continue reading Avian Anatomy

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“I only have you.” – True of all pets…

…But especially our parrots, many of whom live for dozens upon decades of years. “Treat my kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in the entire world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t cover me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends, and your fun. I only have you.“ Source: https://funtimebirdy.wordpress.com Continue reading “I only have you.” – True of all pets…

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Grooming Helps Parrot Training: If at first you don’t succeed, redefine “success”!

…And then keep going until you match your initial definition! Hit a bit of a road block with Vi (extremely limited progress…) until today. I was headed to my local bird shop (Busy Beaks Bird Shop if you’re interested–I volunteer for them by maintaining their website) and decided to see if I could coax her into her travel cage for a trim, as her nails and … Continue reading Grooming Helps Parrot Training: If at first you don’t succeed, redefine “success”!

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Step Up Training: One Full Step Up (The First Time!)

A leap of faith takes at LEAST the Holy Grail… of toast! More progress today! …But at what cost? I think this is a mistake that a lot of novice bird trainers (i.e. me) make–we don’t provide a reluctant feathered friend with enough incentive to take a biiiiiig leap of faith. Sure, Wa-Wa-Waddles adores toast… but even Indiana Jones wouldn’t make that leap of faith for … Continue reading Step Up Training: One Full Step Up (The First Time!)

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