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Parrot Training

Parrots are intelligent and unique. At Second Nature Behaviour, we can help you unveil your bird’s hidden talents with expert, personalised care and reward-based training.

Why Us?

  • Expertise: Over 10 years’ experience perfecting parrot training.
  • Holistic:  We focus on bond-building, not just tricks.
  • Adaptable: Training tailored to your goals and parrot’s needs.

The One-on-One Edge:

Each parrot deserves individual attention.

  • Custom Lessons: Aligned with your parrot’s temperament.
  • Deep Connection: Strengthening your parrot-owner bond.
  • Skill Mastery: Basics to advanced tricks mastered progressively.
  • Flexible Schedules: Catering to your availability.

Meet Our Parrot Trainer

Zoe Demery
Clinical Parrot Behaviourist

I have a doctorate in parrot cognition, and I am so far the only independently accredited clinical parrot behaviourist in the UK (CCAB). I am also a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, registered with ABTC, and certified by IAABC as a parrot behaviour consultant. I am moreover very happy to be recognised as an Allied Professional Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

I am a proud committee member of FAB CliniciansI have given talks and published about these fascinating birds to a wide range of audiences around the world. Since starting practice in 2012, I have helped dozens of birds and their caregivers around the world better understand each other. I also mentor budding avian behaviourists.

Jules & Linda

Grey Parrot

These are wonderful people, really professional, compassionate and knowledgeable. They helped me during a crisis with my African Grey and their kind, factual, knowledgeable service was excellent. Can’t recommend enough.

RSPCA Brighton

Billy the cockatoo

Thank you for all your help with our 3 feathered residents, Billie, Dave and Alfie. As a charity we are extremely grateful for your generosity and wisdom! ~ Jade Spiro

Lily & Kiki

Rainbow Lorikeet

You have been wonderful to work with – clearly such a caring person.  You have turned Kiki’s life around.

Nardie’s Flock

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Even the budgies who were easily spooked respond well to me now and really love their fly time! When they are out they know the drill and do very well at coming in and out of the enclosure. Thank you so much Zoe for sharing your expertise and giving me so many tips for improving

Cocky & Timothy

Cockatoo

We couldn’t be happier with the changes we’ve seen in our feathered family member – thank you Zoe.  You’ve worked wonders.

Lilly Smith

You have been wonderful to work with – clearly such a caring person. You have turned our lorikeet Kiki’s life around.

RSPCA Brighton

Thank you for all your help with our 3 feathered residents, Billie, Dave and Alfie. As a charity we are extremely grateful for your generosity and wisdom!

Lilly and Kiki

You have been wonderful to work with – clearly such a caring person.  You have turned our lorikeet Kiki’s life around.

If you are looking for support with your parrot's training, contact us to get started.

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