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Dot Schwarz tells us about the second half of her visit to Katala.To read Part 1, click here.Thirty-five year old Sabino has been with Katala since the inception. He used to be a poacher and now he’s … read more

Dot Schwarz takes a look at Parrot intelligence.Dr Nathan Emery (Senior lecturer in Cognitive Biology, Queen Mary University of London) puts it like this: ‘The problem may be one of likeness: we look … read more

Dot Schwarz explains how she became a Parrot lady.I’m often asked. ‘How did you get so involved with Parrots?’ The questioner is puzzled both by the size of the aviary and the sight of most rooms in o … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us about Parrots that are helpful.Let me tell you about two Parrots that I’ve met recently. Mia’s story is how a Parrot’s life changes for the better with a suitable home. Rio’s sto … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us why labels aren't useful in Parrot training.Here are couple of maxims about labels from two famous trainers.Steve Martin: ‘If you want to be a better trainer, leave out the word ‘ … read more