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Sharon Wendt - former Board Member, Treasurer of TASC (The Avicultural Society of Chicagoland)
May 30, 2005 - Hello Ken, I mentioned that I would be sending you an e-mail describing what I thought about your bird taming workshops at our TASC Midwest Bird Expo on May 21 & 22, 2005. You are free to post it on your web site.
I'm not sure there are words to describe it - Amazing? Unbelievable? Heartwarming? Magnificent? Impressive beyond words? Nothing really expresses the feeling I got watching you work with birds that for one reason or another were fearful of getting close to their human caretakers.
The love you showed for both the troubled birds and the anxious caretakers overwhelmed me. These were people and birds you had never met before that day yet you showed such compassion for their plight and worked to relieve the anxiety of both bird and person.
More than a week has passed and I have to admit that I still have an unusual, but extremely good feeling. I don't know how many people have had an experience in their life that has touched them in such a profound way that it will never be forgotten but I know I had that experience last weekend. Yes, I was one of those crying - such tears of joy. You experienced some nasty bites but you continued to work like nothing had happened with only the goal of maintaining complete safety for the bird and relieving the bird's fear and anxiety. You obviously knew what you were doing as the end result was so heartwarming -seeing the birds being held and responding to their owners with such love and joy - I'm still talking about it to anyone that will listen. (At a small bird event today, 7 people said they want to know when you will be back in the area as they want to attend your workshop)
As the person who did all the organizing and worked with you for the TASC Expo, I became very aware of the controversy surrounding you. I received very descriptive e-mails including threats of disruption by protestors, e-mails calling you everything under the sun, comments that you use welder's gloves and personal attacks on your character. Someone even used a fake name condemning you and praising another behaviorist (I traced it, and it turns out the email was sent by the behaviorist's husband - talk about dirty tricks!).
Since I had never met you or observed a program or workshop, I decided I would wait to see for myself - always knowing that if I saw ANYTHING that didn't sit well with me, I could stop the program or workshop and refund any fees paid by the participants. To those who know me, there is no question that I would never allow any bird (or person) to be harmed in any way. Instead, I watched you in amazement
I understand the seriousness of losing control of a companion bird and the end result of it being bounced from home to home. Many of my birds are rescues due to behavior problems. They are now my very much loved companions. I understand the trauma they feel being shuffled around like used furniture. To those of you who read this, the lies being told about Ken are unbelievable to the point of being ridiculous. Welder's gloves? The gloves he "initially" uses (he only wears them with the worst biting birds, then takes them off after a few minutes) are a pair of soft, thin, unlined deerskin gloves - not much thicker than dress gloves! (they stop some of the puncture and laceration - definitely not the pressure!) Most of the attacks also stated you require a vet at each workshop - I guess he "forgot" to tell me that? We did require that all birds be in good health and we had at least one bird who was in our workshop at an avian vet's suggestion -
amazing how facts can get turned around, isn't it? Breaking the birds' spirit? The only thing broken is the circle of fear the bird has been trapped in. If you watched the birds closely you could see their eyes change and it was almost like the bird looked around and said "Wow, this is ok! That scratch on the back of my head sure felt good!" "Think I can sucker that guy to give me another one?" Ok, so I'm putting words in the birds' beaks but that is exactly how I read the eyes and expressions of the birds at the workshop. Instead of breaking their spirits, you're releasing them from their prisons of fear.
I would urge everyone, please, if you have a troubled bird - an aggressive biter, one that likes only one person, or one that's terrified - sign up for a Ken Globus workshop when he is in your area. If he isn't scheduled, get a group together and sponsor him - you won't be disappointed! In fact, you'll be amazed. Put aside everything you have heard, negative comments and even my positive comments, just go with a totally open mind and see for yourself. You will probably be the next person writing a letter to Ken telling what a wonderful experience you had. If you are reading this, you must either have a bird or be a bird lover. Even if you have the sweetest bird in the world, you never know when you could run into problems or have the opportunity to help someone else with a troubled companion. And with his techniques you can do just that.
We're so pleased with the results that we'll be bringing Ken back to the Chicagoland area. If you would like to be contacted, or if you have any questions, I am giving Ken permission to post my email address on his site. Please put Ken Globus in the subject line so I don't delete it by accident.
Sharon Wendt, Board Member - TASC (The Avicultural Society of Chicagoland) and a Ken Globus Supporter for life after watching a first hand experience! SharW4147@aol.com
Dave Howell, former President, Tri State Avian Society, Tallahassee, FL
"We recently hosted a program and two workshops featuring Ken Globus. Every single participant walked away impressed and appreciative. Ken's techniques opened eyes, and those eyes often shed tears on seeing an unmanageable bird calmly sitting on the hand they just yesterday bit.
Ken showed over 70 people how to handle the unhandleable, tame the untamable and touch the untouchable. His methods, in the very simplest of words…WORK! He changes wariness and rejection into trust and acceptance right in front of your eyes. If I hadn't seen it, I would NOT have believed it possible.
What he did at the Tri-State Avian Society was nothing short of amazing. He worked with over twenty birds and succeeded in improving the behavior of every single one! I was there. And I DID see jaws drop. Mine included." Dave Howell
Lin Westgard, President of the Alaska Bird Club
"Hi Ken. When our club membership voted to have you as the guest for our 6th Annual Companion Bird Seminar, I had no idea what that would mean, both to me and to our members. The response has been overwhelming. Till now, every other bird seminar in Anchorage had reached a core group of 40-50 people. When your workshop registration reached over 100 people, I was amazed. I made every effort to accommodate everyone and still had a waiting list.
The wonderful, complimentary follow-up e-mails are still arriving letting us know that there are people out there helping other people with what they learned from you. So, your bird handling and taming techniques are spreading through Alaska!
When I hear that people can now confidently handle their birds, when before they could not, I'm so very proud of our membership for taking the bold step of inviting you up.
You probably hear this a lot, but I wouldn't have believed some of the things I saw had I not seen them with my own eyes. The best follow-up so far has been from people that attended your workshop reporting that their birds, once "one person birds" are now socializing with ALL family members. Can you imagine how the lives of those birds have improved by having more people to socialize with?
What also impressed me was your ability to determine what should be done by the more experienced bird handlers and what would work for the novice bird owners. Not only did you address the birds' issues, but the owners' as well. Sometimes it was hard to tell which you were taming, the birds or the humans!
I can't imagine why you are considered "controversial." I can only imagine those comments are made by people who haven't seen you for themselves.
Your presentation was outstanding. Your results were even more spectacular. Thank you so much for coming and I look forward to having you back." Lin Westgard
Mary Dykstra, Former President, Great Lakes Avicultural Society, Grand Rapids, MI
"I watched Ken work on four separate occasions and each time he achieved immediate results. I wish he offered an apprentice program; I'd sign up in a heartbeat. He works what many would call miracles." Mary Dykstra
Janet Ragonesi, former President, South Bay Bird Society, Torrance CA
"The South Bay Bird Society would like to thank Ken Globus, The Bird Whisperer, for a wonderful presentation. Ken's gentle, nurturing, yet firm "loving boundaries" technique proved positive. Ken worked with three aggressive, fearful birds, an Amazon, a Cockatoo, & an Eclectus. The parrots responded by stepping-up, allowed Ken to stroke them and (with applause), each owner was able to handle their parrot companion by the end of the evening. This response aired a sigh or relief and encouragement for the owners who may have given up all together and placed their bird for adoption or to a sanctuary. The South Bay Bird Society was delighted that Ken Globus is an advocate for our feathered friends and we wish him continued "loving boundaries" in the avian world." Janet Ragonesi
Sharon Nochta, President, Gateway Parrot Club, St. Louis, MO
"I have to admit I was very skeptical about your techniques until I saw you in action this past weekend. The people that brought their birds in to you for help left here very happy with the results you achieved for them. Not only did you help the birds, but you also helped the caregivers understand their birds' needs. You're giving a lot of lonely & frightened birds out there the chance they need to be loved. THANK YOU!" Sharon Nochta
Daniel Martin, President, Las Vegas Avicultural Society
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"Many of the members have expressed to me how impressed they were with your techniques, and that they would like to see you back to do a workshop sometime soon. Thor, my Citron, is making tons of progress, and seems more content now. Thank you again for your presentation to LVAS, and please let me know when you are available to do a workshop." - Daniel Martin
Manny Beltran, Vice-President, Ventura County Bird Club, Ventura, CA
"Hi Ken, People came to see your program at the Ventura County Bird Club from as far away as San Diego and Santa Maria. We had the biggest turnout the club has ever had. I have never seen a response like this. I got many phone calls (37) as a result of your appearance - ALL of them POSITIVE. Even our board of directors thanked me for getting you to appear at our club." Manny Beltran
Tim Obrenski, Executive Director, Parrot Society of Los Angeles
"Hi Ken, I saw you in action at the South Bay Bird Club meeting last week. I want to both compliment you and thank you. After seeing you convert that wild Amazon in 15 minutes, it inspired me and gave me new insight, confidence and understanding of parrots that has carried me to the next level of interacting with them. I truly believe that there would be much less of a need for parrot sanctuaries if people learned your techniques. It's an amazing talent. Thank you for sharing a tiny bit of it with me." Tim Obrenski
Christine Maples, President, Tri State Avian Society
"I just wanted to take a minute to tell you just how much I enjoyed your visit. It was very educational and so heartwarming to see so many problems handled with such success. I can't imagine not being to hold (my bird), so I know how thankful those attending are to have a way to resolve their issues and be able hold and love their birds. I did not hear one negative remark about your seminar, only positive enthusiasm and some of it from the doubters. Everyone wants more and I know we will plan to have you back again next year." Christine Maples
Phyllis Cotton, Vice President, Gateway Parrot Club, St Louis
"Dear Ken, I just wanted to say "Thank You" so much for coming to St Louis. Before I contacted you in regards to speaking and conducting a workshop at our annual fair, I researched and found that you were very well endorsed. I was impressed by that but still just a bit skeptical. After all, "I'm from Missouri - you have to show me"! And you did just that! Seeing is truly believing. What transpired was simply amazing. So many people have tried all of the traditional methods of training to no avail. Your workshop gives them NEW hope and quite possibly saves a parrot from homelessness. I have even tried a "modified version" on my semi feral kittens with immediate success. We are looking forward to your return next year. Keep up the good work!" Phyllis Cotton
Richie Chiger, President, Catskill Exotic Bird Club
"Dear Ken - Animals mean a great deal to me as do the people who help them live a happier and fuller life. I have been in touch with several of the people who were at the workshop and you have made a real difference for them as far as the relationship they have with their birds. I am happy that you came here and touched our lives." Richie Chiger
"I've toured more than 20 different trade show events. Having watched your presentation, it was not only the most memorable, but the most sincere from all others I witnessed." Greg Griswold, Show Manager, Spring Fling Family Fun Festival
Rena Fox, Birds Of A Feather Avicultural Society, Manchester, NH
"I admit I was skeptical. My first thought was, "Yeah, sure," but that inner voice was telling me that Ken Globus was the one to have at our event. How could anyone resist coming to see a man that could tame birds in a matter of minutes? I know that there are birds in shelters that few people, if any, interact with, could this perhaps help them? Still, I continued to worry that none would show up and if this "Bird Whisperer" guy was really for real.
My fears and worries were ungrounded. The free program was packed and the workshops were booked. There was a minor miracle or two at the Manchester, NH Holiday Inn-Center of New Hampshire on Sunday, April 13, 2003. One woman had a bird she had not been able to touch for more than 2 years, an Australian Crimson Wing. That bird left the workshop that day on her hand. She had tears of joy in her eyes, I think we all had tears in our eyes. I witnessed several birds become more handle-able that day: Feedback from those attending was overwhelmingly positive.
Ken's method is basically one of confronting the bird with its fears, along with some tried and true handling techniques; once the bird realizes their fears are groundless they quickly become friendlier and easier to handle. All the birds in attendance that day made progress.
Ken approaches each bird with a sense of calm, understanding and love. The birds that he works with are all better for having met him, as are the people who own them. He brings many years of experience with him and an understanding of the animals we all so dearly love. I hope I get the chance to meet him again and I am hoping the club will allow me to have him back." Rena Fox, Birds Of A Feather Avicultural Society, Manchester, NH
Jeff Levine, President, Chester County Bird Club
"I don't know how we can thank you....It is a miracle...... After we got home, I repeated the exercises with Razzle of in and out of the cage. On the third time, I said up and he stepped right up on my hand.
I repeated this exercise this morning with no problems. When I got home from work this afternoon, I repeated the exercises again with the same great results. As soon as I open the door now, he puts his foot up and steps right up." Jeff Levine
And a follow up note a few months later:
Razzle and I are making great progress. He is even going out with us to events and letting complete strangers handle him. Thanks to your training and guidance I have been able to help other birds as well. We have an Amazon we rescued who would not let anyone handle him. I have the scars to prove it. But now, using the techniques you taught me, I can handle him. Jeff Levine
Amy Taveras - National Zoo of the Dominican Republic - Posted on MyToos Message Board
"Well everyone, I'm dying to tell you about my experiences with Ken Globus, the Bird Whisperer. I know many of you have problems with what you've heard about him, but I can tell you from my own eye-witness account that he is absolutely amazing.
The first bird we took out was one of the Green-winged Macaws. This bird used to lunge at me when I got near him. Within 20 minutes of Ken working with him, he was putting his head down, feathers out to have his head scratched. He turned into a total love-bug. Unbelievable!!
The three hardest birds were Big Red (Green-winged Macaw) and the two Blue & Golds. All three have been at the zoo since 1988 and never been handled. Now they will step up onto my hand and Big Red will let me scratch his head and touch his wings!!!
I can tell you that with every day that passes the birds are becoming better and better.
These beautiful birds are now living with less stress in their lives. I can tell simply by the way they return to their outdoor perches. No more leaping to the perch. No more running up to the highest and furthest point on the perch. They are losing fears that they have lived with for over 20 years. I think that's pretty great.
Not only did Ken help bring these birds out of their fears, but also he taught me so much about how to handle them correctly, how to make their living environment better, how to groom them, so many things that will make their lives much more enjoyable. He is wonderful and I would recommend his services to anyone who wants to improve their bird's life." Amy Taveras
Dear Ken, We so enjoyed your presentation and the knowledge you shared with us. It is rare to get a speaker that holds the attention of all the members. Everyone walked away with a new sense of purpose and determination. Thank you again. - Beth James, board of directors, Las Vegas Avicultural Society
"I got Ruby 8 months ago and hadn't been able to get near her. She drew blood a number of times. After an hour with Ken, the change was unbelievable. She became a sweetheart. Now I can take her with me anywhere and she just loves people. People don't have to give their birds up. Ken can really help." Stephanie Reitzenstein, Woodland Hills, CA, former secretary, West Valley Bird Society
"As a former animal trainer and keeper at the Los Angeles Zoo, I've worked with wild and exotic animals for years. Now I run a wild animal rescue center where we house and care for everything from mountain lions, to bobcats, wolves, hawks and owls. Ironically, it was Jammy, our big Macaw that had us buffaloed. Since Ken worked with Jammy, we can handle her with ease. He did an amazing turnaround." Mollie Hogan, founder, The Nature of Wildworks, Topanga, CA
"Seeing Ken work with our birds was absolutely incredible. What an amazing impact he had on their behavior and our entire family's comfort level. Now, even the kids can handle them." Rand Rubin, Judge, L.A. Superior Court
"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
"Turning belligerent birds into love sponges is all in a day's work for Globus, aka The Bird Whisperer. The same day he made friends with Jupiter, Globus calmed seven other birds..." Parrot Chronicles article by Carla Thornton
Good morning Ken!! Just wanted to write and let you know that all is well in our house since Charlie, Jon and I came to see you at the TASC Bird Expo on the 21st of May this year.
I was glued to your every word and motion when working with all of the birds, especially little Bubba with all of his phobias. What a wonderful thing you did for him and his family. Take care, Linda, Jon and "Charlie" Phillips
more testimonials at:
http://thebirdwhisperer.com/testimonials.htm
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