Here's some more info on how to evaluate a training method/philosophy. It's post by Sid Price and it's got some really great information about trust building and the importance of choice. It's a good read for insights into what a lot of professional trainers are thinking.
Don’t Fall for Deceptive Training Tricks - Guest Post by Sid Price of Avian Ambassadors « Best in Flock - Parrot Blog
I'm not a training expert, but fwiw, I agree with him.
So, PounDDer - have you had a chance to check out the Bird Click group? Any questions? Hope to hear back from you about your training progress.