Introducing New Flyers

Introducing New Flyers

Moab April 2008 Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008 Here are some of the details of what we did on our April 2008 trip to Moab. Mostly this is what happened: We picked up Dave and Jamie from the Moab airport about 3:30 p.m. on the 4th of April though by the time we...
The Difference Age Makes

The Difference Age Makes

Why Age Can Be A Important Issue For Training Flight Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008. Here are the main factors that make training a bird at the natural age of fledgling (prior to weaning) to your advantage: Highest Learning Rate Peak Physical Fitness Parental...

Weighing The Risks

Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008 A freeflight list member asked: “Would you agree there is always a risk factor when flying outdoors? Why do some people think at liberty flight is more risky? I guess you mean because of the ‘Long’ time exposed...
Styles of Flying

Styles of Flying

Flying Styles Defined and Discussed Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008. I see two styles of show flying: Point to Point (A to B) and Freestyle. I see five styles of flying for most pet owners: Indoor, Point to Point, Freestyle, At Liberty and Sport. Competition...
Hanging Out Time & The Matching Law

Hanging Out Time & The Matching Law

Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008 A List Member Wrote: “I don’t know if I want to encourage them to hang out in trees. It can be inconvenient if they choose not to respond to a cue to fly to me. On the other hand, I think they must miss something not...
Parrot Flight Skill Levels

Parrot Flight Skill Levels

Written by Chris Biro, Copyright 2008 A Freeflight list member wrote: “When our Rosina (grey) was teaching Arina (B&G) to fly, she had problems to turn the big bird in the right direction. So she was flying around her [head] in such manner that Arina had to...
Target Training

Target Training

Written By Chris Biro, Copyright 2008 See short video of target training. The term “targeting” most commonly refers to training an animal to touch an object or location. It may require the animal to travel to the object or location, and the trainer may...
Introducing New Flyers

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...