…taught by the person who invented it!  Marty has traveled over a million miles around the world teaching her brand of animal understanding.  It isn’t enough to have a mastery of the material, a teacher must be able to excite and inspire. Marty is exceptional at both working with animals and teaching people. She uses training aids she developed herself along with a variety of role playing exercises designed to help owners really understand their wooly buddies.

There is nothing like feeling what it is like to wear a halter or to be led, to give you a whole different point of view. Have fun, be inspired and leave with a higher level of skill and understanding. This three day event is designed for all skill levels and includes her very popular "Show like a Pro" day. If you have been to a clinic in the past* consider coming back for a refresher and to see for yourself how the method is constantly evolving. 

Before I attended the CAMELIDynamics clinic, I had heard wonderful things about Marty and her approach, but nothing could prepare me for the incredible wealth of information and herd handling lessons gained there!  Marty’s clinic exceeded my expectations in every possible way and prepared me to come home to my herd of alpacas a far more gentle and skilled handler.

With the lessons from the CAMELIDynamics Clinic, I was able to return home and immediately put the lessons to use.  In just a few short weeks, my herd is far more calm, content, and friendly. It is a more respectful way of interacting with my herd; one worthy of a camelid.

Because I live in an area where veterinarians do not make farm visits, being able easily handle my herd could make the difference between life and death and the skills I learned at the clinic will be incredibly helpful in this regard,

 The CAMELIDynamics clinic was useful, practical, easy to understand, and a great deal of fun!  I can’t wait to attend another clinic and further expand my abilities! Thank you, Marty!!

Marykay Mentzer Decatur, Georgia

Day 1 Introduction to Camelidynamics and the Science of Behavior:

The Keystone of Marty’s educational program is the Introduction to CAMELIDynamics.  Learn why CAMELIDynamics is the most popular training system for camelids and is still going strong after 30 years!

Learn:

• CAMELIDynamics what it is, how it can help you!

• The Science of Behavior–why doing things in a kind and respectful way is also the most scientifically sound approach!

• The basics of balance and the physics of animal handling

• Herding, catching haltering

• Halter fitting–the magical effect of understanding how a halter works

• TTouch and using bodywork as means of communication with your llama or alpaca.

• MORE!

Day 2: The CAMELIDynamics Approach to Herd Management: Have more fun AND get more done! 

Learn how to effectively and calmly complete the herd management requirements of all camelid owners.

• The magic of the midline catch and the bracelet!

• Learn to use a neck wrap

• Picking up feet, trimming toenails

• Organizing a shearng day and Shearing Tips and Tricks

• Learn to use handshears

• Giving injections without restraint

• Helping your vet

• Organizing your facility

• Raising and training respectful and confident babies

• Using the catch pen and how to build a CAMELIDynamics Handling Facility

• Working without restraint, creating and using the CAMELIDynamics Handing Facility
  
  

  Day 3: Learning to Lead with Balance and Refinement AND an Introduction to Event Marker (aka Clicker) Training 

  Leading can be fun for both you and your animal and it is the perfect way to build a positive relationship with your animal. If you show or plan to, learning to lead well in the show ring is the most challenging environment you and your animal are likely to navigate. This class will teach you how to use refined leading techniques and balance to lead with grace and competence, while you have fun too!                                            

  Event Marker Training also known as "clicker training" is as useful as it is fun.  You can teach a variety of off lead behaviors quickly and easily and create a common language that enhances communication and cooperation. 

  • Learn how to get an animal to stand still! 

  • Balance, balance, balance... Understanding the dynamics of balance helps you show your animal to his or her best advantage

  • Learn how to use bodywork to relax your animal before showing

  • Using obstacles to teach cooperation, confidence and to create teamwork!

  • Learn the basics of Event Marker training, how it works, how you do it and the practical uses for this wonderful training technology.

  • Experience some actual hands on practice with Event Marker training teaching animals to target.