…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 very 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 Marty's 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 methods are constantly evolving. 

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 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

• AND SO MUCH 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 the mini-catch pen

• Working without restraint, creating and using the CAMELIDynamics Handing Facility
  
  Day3: Show like a PRO!

• Learn how to get an animal to stand still

• Balance, Balance, Balance! How understanding it helps you show your animal to his or her best advantage

• Knowing how your behavior effects your animal in the show ring

• Learning how to groom or prepare animals for show without trauma

• Skills for the show ring: showing the bite, balancing, leading in the ring

• Leading with refinement, competing over obstacles, trailering, and teaching to wear a pack or costume

• Using bodywork for your llama or alpaca as a way of relaxing him before, during and after competition

• Obstacles and how to use them to create confidence

* If you have attended a two day clinic in the past, email Marty at marty@camelidynamics.com with the date and location of your previous clinic, and receive a substantial discount on your attendance at this event.