Cheryl Falkenburry, owner of Center Hill School and a dog trainer for over 20 years, offers classes, private sessions and e-mail advice to those who have animal behavior questions. Also featured weekly in
The Rural Virginian, Cheryl answers questions to help enhance the human-animal bond. Ask Cheryl by e-mailing her or setting up a private session and start to make sense of mind-boggling animal behavior in order to enhance your relationship with your dog or cat today!

Release Date: June 24, 2009.
Not just for cats and dogs
Over the years, Cheryl has advertised that she helps dogs and cats. Years ago Cheryl used to help parrots as well, and recently she is returning to her roots. Having discovered a wonderful parrot sanctuary in Louisa, Cheryl has been renewing her skills working with rescued parrots. These are wild animals, far from being domesticated, and not an animal companion to take into your home without a great deal of research. Many are loud and prone to biting.
Before deciding to venture out and purchase a bird, it is highly recommended that you contact a parrot rescue and volunteer to learn more. To find out more about our local parrot rescue, log on to
www.projectperry.com .
It's a great way to learn all about parrots before endeavoring on the arduous task of living with one.

Feather plucking is a problem behavior often seen in birds kept in captivity, even when living with a loving family. Remember how I always say "love isn't always enough?" Well that's definitely the case when it comes to living with parrots.