Instructional Video11:42
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Bird Training Session! | Macaw, Parakeet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi shares a training session with Joy the Macaw and Ecuador the Jenday Conure (parakeet). Joy is an intermediate trainee and Ecuador is a newbie. Enjoy!
Instructional Video5:59
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How to Introduce Two Parrots

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Parrots kept as pets need a companion to be happy and healthy. Sometimes that role is filled by a human and other times another parrot friend is best, but introducing two parrots can be challenging. Jessi is here to help!
Instructional Video6:56
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How To (Almost) Train A Beaver

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Huckleberry the North American beaver gets his first official training session... and it doesn't go as planned.
Instructional Video9:15
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Can We Train Sunny the Turaco?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sunny the red crested turaco is being trained to be an ambassador, Jessi is trying something she's never done with a turaco before, will it work?
Instructional Video4:55
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How To: Clip Dog Nails

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi does a short example of how to get your dog familiar and comfortable clipping their nails.



This video is not intended to teach you how to train your dog, but is intended to help you desensitize them to the process of...
Instructional Video4:57
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Guilty Dog?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi is joined by Ruby the dog as they explore the guilty dog look and what it really means.
Instructional Video4:42
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Cockatiels! What, Where, How

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What is a cockatiel, Where do they come from, and How do we properly care for them in captivity? Jessi and Steve have the answers!<br/>
Instructional Video4:36
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Clicker Training

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi explains the next step in training an animal - communicating with a clicker. Behavior, marker, reinforcement. Repeat. What's the most important part of communicating with clicker training? Watch and find out.
Instructional Video2:38
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Bitten

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Zoe the Amazon parrot is biting Jessi, but that doesn't mean Jessi stops working with her. Jessi shares why the behavior is occurring and how she works through the situation to continue giving her what she needs.
Instructional Video3:34
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Ask Jessi 7!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
More questions asked, more answers given! Aren't the birds scared when you wave your hands around? Can I just feed a hedgehog x instead of y? How do I get a bird to eat their veggies? What's BFA?
Instructional Video3:41
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Baby Beaver Has A Name!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi gives an update on the baby beaver and reveals his new name! See what he's doing now and follow along as he grows up to be the best beaver he can be. Beavers are incredible animals and need special care in captivity.
Instructional Video6:30
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Ask Jessi 14

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Which animal is Jessi uncomfortable with? What makes a good animal ambassador? How does Jessi mix business and family?
Instructional Video3:41
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Anthropomorphism

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi discusses anthropomorphism and how it can interfere with communication and your overall relationship with a non-human animal.
Instructional Video5:20
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Animal Updates: Rook, Joy, and Cheeks

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi gives updates on Rook the Raven, Joy the Macaw, and Cheeks the rabbit. Spoiler: they're all doing amazing!
Instructional Video6:32
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Animal Training Turnover

Pre-K - Higher Ed
New Trainer? No problem! Jessi shares the steps she uses to teach new people how to work with animals who already have established behaviors. The steps can be applied to pets and any other animal cared for in captivity.
Instructional Video4:44
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A Snowy Walk With Cas The Arctic Fox

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi shows how she prepares to take Cas the Arctic Fox for a walk and then they have a happy romp in the snowy forest.
Instructional Video6:46
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A Few of My Friends: Communication

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi does an unscripted show and brings on a few of the animals to share. She talks about how they're communicating using body language and behavior that's typical of each species and individual.
Instructional Video5:39
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Enjoying the Animals: Macaw, Frog and More!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi takes you around Animal Wonders as she visits some of the animals including a blue and gold macaw, a tree frog, a uromastyx lizard, and a herd of guinea pigs.
Instructional Video7:20
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What To Do If You’re The Toxic One In Your Relationship

Higher Ed
Do you feel like you're the toxic one in your relationship? If so, don't worry - you're not alone. In this video, I'm going to share some tips on how to deal with that feeling and start creating a healthier relationship for both...
Instructional Video7:04
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What is the difference between Psychosis and Psychopathy?

Higher Ed
Psychosis vs psychopathy, the words sound similar, are they the same thing? I think this is a common question and people have a misconception that the two concepts are similar. But they are completely unrelated. Psychosis is a mental...
Instructional Video6:22
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What is Executive Function - How it Relates to ADHD

Higher Ed
This is part one in a series of videos talking about managing ADHD symptoms with medication. Because ADHD can be thought of as a disorder of executive functioning so understanding this is an important lead in to making...
Instructional Video10:23
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What Does It Mean To Be Sadistic?

Higher Ed
In this video, I explore the definition of sadism and discuss some examples of sadistic behavior. I also talk about the origins of the word and how it's used today.

Sadism is the desire to intentionally harm someone and...
Instructional Video2:11
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Stressed Out Parent makes Stressed out Child

Higher Ed
Researchers show that uptight, stressed out child care providers produced stressed out children. Additionally, the children were more stressed if they were subjected to rigid schedules with little time for play. Similarly, uptight...
Instructional Video10:22
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The Disorder That Makes You Defy Authority

Higher Ed
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a condition that affects both children and adults, causing them to display persistent defiance, hostility, and disobedience towards authority figures. In this video, we'll explore what ODD is,...