Camelidynamics - Handling and training your alpacas
We handle and train our alpacas the Camelidynamics way. Camelidynamics was founded by Marty McGee Bennet in 1981, it is a scientifically proven and effective method of handling and training your alpacas and llamas in both small and large herds that saves you time and energy and is fun, respectful, efficient, safe and kind. To find out more about Camelidynamics visit www.camelidynamics.com
Alicia is a qualified Camelidynamics Senior Consultant and has been to the United States to study under the Camelidynamics Program. Alicia has over 20 years of experience working with alpacas - on the farm and in the show ring. She has been Chief Ring Steward throughout that time for both smaller and larger major shows including Sydney Royal Agricultural Show and the AAA National Show and Sale in all states. Alicia has also conducted accredited AAA Steward Courses around Australia on behalf of the Australian Alpaca Association and also conducts a yearly "Getting to Know your Alpacas" new breeder courses for the local region.
Alicia is passionate about teaching you the best way to interact with your alpacas in a KIND, RESPECTFUL, EFFECTIVE, FUN & SAFE WAY. If you would like to learn how to simplify herd management tasks, reduce stress levels for you and your animals and improve your relationship with your animals and have fun doing it - Alicia can help you - call or email now and organise a one-on-one session or attend a workshop - your place or ours!
Training and Courses - one-on-one training is available – contact Alicia
Regular courses are held throughout the year according to demand. Small groups allow one-on-one tuition and every participant gets the full advantage of attending a lesson, after using training aids to get you started you will have hands-on with real live animals!
Alicia offers consulting services on: • Facilites design and layout • Specifics of herding & catching your animals • Halter and lead training (understanding why correct halter fit is important) • Float loading • Problem Behaviour • Using positive reinforcement to enhance your animals training (clicker training) • Preparing your animals ready for the show ring
Next course TBA • The refinements of teaching your alpaca to lead • Understanding & using correct halter fit • The basics of balance and the physics of animal handling
Contact Alicia to book your place - alicia@regalhousealpacas.com.au or 0415 904 674
Why not have a course at your farm? Alicia will travel - it's a great way to showcase your farm AND your animals to attendees, you may even pick up some new customers!
Email or phone us if you would like to put your name down for the next course. Alicia will also travel to your area if you would like to have a workshop at your farm - all you need is a few people, some catch pens and some animals - easy! Contact Alicia to find out more.
"Don't know where to start to thank you for such a fantastic day. I am just going over everything we did in my mind & reading the notes - it was just so good. Interacting with the animals and like minded people builds my confidence. As well as learning a whole new way to interact - the hints & tips also picked up are invaluable. Again thankyou so much - for sharing your skills, knowledgef & passion." Sheila.
Just wanted to thank you for a very educating and entertaining day on Saturday. Hopefully you will organise more of them as there is so much to learn about the handling of these wonderful animals. Please keep me updated on future ones. Sharryn.
Well, what a wonderful day we had with you and Cheryl!! Thank you both so much. We have been practising and taking things very slowly with our girls and are so pleased we were able to do the course with you. It was just what we needed to start our alpaca adventure! Thank you for sharing your knowledge to help make the alpaca experience so much more enjoyable for both the alpacas and humans. Cath & Joe
Wow! what a day, thankyou so much. We feel so lucky to be able to experience all the wonderful and rewarding ways of raising alpacas. Your insight and ability to teach your skills gives us a real opportunity to manage our herd before we fall into some unhelpful habits. Paula & Rob