Llama Training

From http://www.llamas-information.com comes this llama training video showing noted llama trainer Bobra Goldsmith demonstrating her slow-motion haltering technique. As you watch her training a young and somewhat reluctant llama to accept being caught and haltered, you hear her commentary explaining what she is doing and why. Why does she massage the llama's neck? Why does she put the halter on so slowly?

Bobra has trained countless llamas, and her methods have been widely used by llama owners and also with alpacas and other camelids. (Camelids are llamas, alpacas, and their wild relatives guanacos and vicunas.)

This video is a short selection from a DVD called "Llama Training with Bobra Goldsmith: What Every Llama Should Know." This two-hour program demonstrates catching and haltering a variety of llamas. You see Bobra doing it and you see a student giving it a try. You see loading into vehicles. You see a variety of llama training projects, complete with llamas who resist vigorously.

The program includes

Specific methods for initial contact

Her “slow motion” technique of haltering

Leading with a light hand

Loading into vehicles

Kushing (sitting down)

Developing trust and willingness.

Llama training is great fun, as the animals are so responsive. That's due to their intelligence and and curiosity -- a great combination. If you have been thinking of training a llama, do give it a try! It is great fun, with Bobra's methods or with any gentle method. And visit our website to find out more about llamas and llama training. Distributed by Tubemogul.