Ken Globus

The Bird Whisperer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bird Taming Workshops

 

An intensive workshop is a great way to experience Ken's unique, hands-on approach to taming wild, frightened and/or aggressive birds in a dynamic, comprehensive setting.  You can participate as an observer  -- or sign up to get help with your “difficult” bird.   The workshop will focus on the issues of fear/aggression and socialization.  

 

The number of birds accepted is strictly limited; we encourage you to participate as an observer.  Those who do are frequently able to go home and begin handling a bird that they previously could not.  Time permitting, even those attending without birds will get some hands-on.  This serves two purposes; it provides handling experience to those watching and helps the birds get some socialization. 

 

As Ken works with each bird he explains in clear terms the fundamentals of his uniquely effective taming methods.   He demonstrates specific techniques he created like "The Wall of Fear," "The Touch," "The Log Roll" and "The Ear Swipe," all invaluable aids in helping to calm wild, frightened and aggressive birds.  He also illustrates how birds respond to subtle movements and touches and demonstrates how to make huge strides in a minimum of time.

 

You will observe Ken work with a variety of birds with different behavior issues and see them make progress right before your eyes..  And what you learn can change the way you handle birds… forever.

 

Near the end of a recent workshop in Chicago, all the birds are now comfortable being handled by various participants.

 

 

feedback from workshop participants

 

This note is from Therese Baker, the organizer of the workshop at Chicago's Midwest Bird Seminar - "Hi Ken - Every year I get a couple of emails about the seminar, but I have never gotten the amount of positive responses like this year. Great job. You should feel really good about all the terrific things people are saying about the workshop. Do we have to wait a whole year to do another?  Therese Baker

 

"I made a HUGE breakthrough!..."

 

"Hi Therese (event organizer),  Just wanted to say 'thank you' for having the Ken Globus workshop.  I was there Sunday afternoon with my biting yellow nape named Laurel.  I really feel like I made a HUGE breakthrough in my relationship with him.  Not only did Ken give me the tools and insight on how to deal with him now, I feel that I can continue to make progress with him at home (And have.  Today is better already!!)   I have to say, Laurel would be up for sale right now if that seminar had not come along.  I was really at my wits end with him and fearful of being on the receiving end of any more serious bites.  Ken helps keep birds in their happy homes by teaching their owners how to deal with their bad behavior and correct it.  It was obvious he truly cared about the birds and their owners.  Thank You, Thank you."  Jamie Keller and Laurel

 

“I brought my rose breasted cockatoo to the Sunday morning work shop...She has improved so much its pretty unbelievable.  I have used your techniques on 3 other birds of mine and my whole family is in amazement.  My B&G and African Greys wouldn't go to anyone but me, but once I applied your techniques they were stepping up and being social with everyone.  Thank you so much and I hope you will be there next year.  If only you could teach every bird owner the things you taught us...there would be so many more birds that could have the opportunity to live in 1 home forever.  P.S. I have applied these techniques to birds I birdy-sit with the owners permission, and the day after they take their bird home they call me and ask me what I did to there birds...They have never seen them so happy!  Thank you, Anastasia Ortolano”

 

"It was like watching a magic show and learning how to do the tricks!"

 

"Hi Ken!  I just had to let you know how amazed I was at everything you showed  us at your workshop on Sunday.  I am still so excited about it, that I am telling everyone it was like watching a magic show and learning how to do the tricks!  You said you would "empower" me and I believe you have.  I can't thank you enough for all that you have done.  If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, then you should feel flattered, because I would love to learn your techniques so that I could help others the way you have helped me.  If you start any kind of apprentice program, publish a book or videos, please let me know."  Suzette Dauberger

 

"Hi Ken:   Mark and I just got back from your workshop in Chicago.  You have no idea how much information and confidence we gained from your session.  You gave us tools that we can start using now to prevent possible future problems.  I have to say that if all new bird owner like us would attend one of your sessions there would be far less Rescue Birds out there.  We truly enjoyed your down to earth, honest style of helping birds and people.  Thank You," Merry & Mark Ondersma

 

"I had tears in my eyes..."

 

"To Therese (event organizer), I shall never forget what an opportunity it was to get Ken to work with Missy.  What a blessing!   I had tears in my eyes the whole time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Lynn"

(a few days later) "Hello Ken, The workshop was great. Thanks so much for the help. Now Missy automatically steps up when I open the cage and actually anticipates coming out. She isn't trying to bite anymore.  It is amazing how a person in just 15 minutes can take a bird so far in it's training.  I wish I had a tape-recording of the things you said and did.  Thanks again for helping Missy.  Lynn"

 

 

To Therese - "It was a very special time for me to witness Ken bringing the birds and their owners together, and how he was able to bring peace into their relationships. I know he works with hard cases and so his methods seem different to what are the going methods of some other popular behaviorists, but there is definitely a need in our avian circle for this man and the fine work he does. I hope others will have an open mind to use Ken if they need the help. It's a shame that some people would have a bad relationship go on and on instead of trusting someone who can truly help.  Thanks again; Walter Bytnar"

 

"Hi Ken,  ...thanks for the educational experience. I was blessed to see the good directions you left the birds and their people in. It was very encouraging to see them closer to one another. We can let bad situations drag on or we can take steps, like the ways you showed us, to handle our feathered babies, to bring us together with them. I only hope more people will learn to stop the long drawn out bad relationships and use some good teaching on handling.  I encourage you to keep up your work and workshops."  Walter Bytnar

 

" I just wanted you to know that I have been able to use many of your techniques at the
veterinary clinic that I work at.   Many owners have been amazed that I am able to handle their "unhandle-able" bird.  I just wanted you to know how wonderfully effective your techniques
are.  Thanks! - Shellie Higgins"

 

"We came home that night and held a bird that we couldn't touch for months!"  

 

"Hi Ken, We enjoyed meeting you at the Midwest Bird Seminar in Arlington Heights, Illinois.  Your work with the birds was amazing.  We actually came home that night and held a bird that we could not touch for months!  We look forward to seeing you next year."   Mike & Mary," Joliet, IL  

 

“Dear Ken, it was really cool meeting you.  You worked wonders with the birds.  The blind and deaf Amazon was really unique.  I’m happy to say I leaned a whole lot from watching you.  I will definitely attend your next seminar when you come back to Chicago.  P. S. My Mom loved it too.  She’s using your techniques on her new 15 week old Congo African Grey.  Sincerely Yours, Kari Jager.

 

 

 

 

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