“Judging from the new bird cages and playpens on display at Global Pet Expo 2012, held in Orlando, Fla., the latest designs lean toward the practical, with a focus on products that are easy to set up and clean. Of course, colors and shapes have changed to keep up with what is trending in home design, and the market continues to offer a variety accessories, such as built-in playpens, cage guards, extra doors and dishes,…”
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Birds
“One of the worst things for pet owners to deal with—and a reason they often get rid of their animals—is bad behavior. Unfortunately, it is often the pet owners themselves who are inadvertently encouraging this behavior, and this is particularly true with parrots.Retailers can help bird owners prevent bad behaviors…”
“One of the most disheartening phone calls a pet store can get is from an owner who believes their pet bird is sick and wants to know what they should do. Employees must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of bird illnesses if they are going to be of…”
“Playing is a behavior we see in many animals, but it is the creatures that are considered extremely smart that seem to show the most play behavior. Parrots are, without a doubt, among the most intelligent pets kept in captivity and, in many ways, the most playful and most in…”
“One of the best ideas I’ve ever heard for getting new bird owners to revisit a store to buy food and accessories is to give them a lifetime guarantee on the pet they just bought. This may seem extreme, but the independent pet store that uses this policy has been…”
