About
Since childhood, Ann Castro has been surrounded by parrots, as well as other birds and animals. Both parents being medical doctors – her father a psychiatrist and neurologist, her mother a general practitioner who also bred budgeriars – Ann was introduced to behavioural, as well as medical topics at an early age.
The author has been involved with parrots for many years. She gives advice to parrots owners regarding all issues related to their pets. Her area of specialization is the resocialization of birds with behavioral issues. Ann is an advocate of species appropriate keeping. Behavior problems are resolved using an integrated approach of clicker training and optimizing species appropriate keeping conditions.
Ann has written several books on parrots:
* a beginners’ book on clicker training which is also available in English (The bird school. Clickertraining for parrots and other birds)
* an advanced book on clicker training which includes medical training (German, only)
* a fist aid book (German, only)
* several books on specific problem behaviors, such as Biting & aggression, Screaming. Coming soon in English
* several books about living with parrots
These books are available in print and ebook version on amazon, B&N, ibookstore or from the author directly.
In 2003, Ann Castro founded a not-for-profit organization, the AdlA Papageienhilfe gGmbH. AdlA stands for „Amigos de las Aves“ which means “friends of the birds”. “Papageienhilfe” is the German word for parrot aid. The aim of the AdlA Papageienhilfe is to improve the relationships and understanding between birds and owners and thus minimizing the number of birds losing their homes. Ann Castro’s advice is sought by pet owners, veterinaries and pet shops alike. She has also appeared in various TV shows as a parrot expert.
Ann Castro, a born Canadian who currently lives in Germany, holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Masters degree in Business Administration from York University, Canada.
