Training Courses
Naturally captive currently offers 3 different courses that are done one on one with Jezenia, Either online via video conferencing or in person from NC's office in Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa.
Behaviour Training Course
This course is perfect for anyone who is trying to solve their bird's behavioural issues such as biting and aggression, screaming, plucking, hormonal behaviours and so on.
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This course includes:
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Initial Consult (This is your time to explain your bird's behavioural issues)
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Diet & Environment
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The Naturally Captive Routine
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Food Motivation
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Target & Clicker Training
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Reading Body Language
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The course is completed over 4 x 3o minute - 1 hour long lessons, with one lesson done every week (a total of 4 weeks/1 month)
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Price: ZAR 1600 ($96.76)
Free Flight Training Course
This course is designed for anyone who wants to safely allow their bird to fly indoors and/or outdoors. We teach you the fundamental basics of flying a bird, and guide you through the process.
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This course includes:
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Feather & Skill Assessment
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Implementing the Naturally Captive Way
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Food Motivation
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Target & Clicker Training
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Body Language
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Essential Flight Skill Development
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Environmental Desensitization
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Harness Training (optional)
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The course is completed over 4 x 3o minute - 1 hour long lessons, with one lesson done every week (a total of 4 weeks/1 month)
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Price: ZAR 2000 ($107.47)
Young Bird Training Course
This training course is perfect for new bird owners, with birds who are just reaching the weaning/fledgling stage. It focuses on setting you and your bird up for success from the beginning, by guiding you through implementing the Naturally Captive way.
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This course includes:
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Weaning your baby bird
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Implementing the Naturally Captive Way
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Diet & Environment
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Target & Clicker Training
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Body Language
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Essential Flight Skill Development
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Environmental Desensitization
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Harness Training (optional)
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The course is completed over 4 x 3o minute - 1 hour long lessons, with one lesson done every week (a total of 4 weeks/1 month)
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Price: ZAR 1800 ($96.64)
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Transformative Training Staycation
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This is the all inclusive, transformational stay at the Naturally Captive property based in Centurion, Pretoria.
Parrots are set into a thorough training program and the Naturally Captive Routine during their stay which helps to solve behavioural issues and promotes a healthier and happier bird.
Your parrot will get to experience the following with Naturally Captive during their stay:
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They will be surrounded by other birds to encourage flock behaviour and to start their socialisation process.
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They will be interacted with daily for training and indoor exploration time.
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They will spend most of the day outdoors, with access to sunbathing, misting/bathing and foraging on real tree branches.
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They will be transferred carefully onto the Naturally Captive diet, being fed only the best raw food diet made up of our seasonal chop and brand pellets.
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They will be put onto the Naturally Captive routine, going to bed in a completely dark, quiet and restful room with other birds, and waking up after a full night’s sleep is ensured.
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You will have the opportunity to come and visit your bird during their stay for 2 (or more) training sessions with both you and them. This sets you up for success once they return home.
Pricing:
2 week stay (1x visit/training session with owner) - R2800.00
[recommended] 4 week stay (2x visiting training sessions/visits with owner) - R5000.00
Additional training sessions with owner - R400.00 per extra lesson
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Training In Your Home
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Naturally Captive offers you the choice of training your bird in the comfort of your home.
Our call out services are currently available within Pretoria.
You can choose to do any of our training courses from home with Jezenia.
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Please contact us to request a quote for our call out services.
Please note that call out fees differ according to area.
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