The Camelid Companion: Handling and Training Your Alpacas & Llamas (Paperback)

~ Marty McGee Bennett (Author) "How do you want life to be with your alpacas or your Ilamas?..." (more)
Key Phrases: halter acceptance, camelid companion, tiger rope, Clouded Leopard, Linda Tellington-Jones, Homing Pigeon (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A book so comprehensive, so imaginative, so clever it is dubbed a classic. On 1-5 scale this books gets 5+ -- Dave Belt, Editor Alpacas Magazine

I've never seen a list of life-change events that include a Marty McGee Bennett clinic, but it should! -- Terry Duespohl Llama Breeder Willow Springs Farm Seneca PA

Marty McGee Bennett is one of the most gifted animal trainers I have ever met. -- David E. Anderson DVM MS Associate Professor Ohio State University.

Wow, More amazing than I imagined! It's easy to read, understand and with so many photos easy to follow. -- Julie Insley Rangemore Llama FarmRangemore Llama Farm

Product Description

The definitive guide to handling, training, and managing llamas and alpacas.

Learn to be the kind of person a camelid loves to be around and still get your management job done safely and efficiently.

If you already have Marty's first book, Llama Handling and Training the TTEAM Approach,referred to by many as the "Training Bible" then you will surely want to get the new testament! This is not a revision but a totally new book. Chock full of new techniques that Marty has developed over the last 10 years you will find this book absolutely indispensable as well as lots of fun to read.

This new book has detailed information on every aspect of camelid ownership- everything from wool to weaning and herding to halter fit. Chapters on Medical Herd Management, Herd Maintenance and Husbandry guide you through everything from the birth of a baby, to coping with emergencies, to assisting your veterinarian with medical procedures (reviewed for technical accuracy by both Dr. David Anderson and Dr. LaRue Johnson). Learn the Laws of Camelidynamics. Understand how your behavior is the key to training. Learn how physics, not force can help you accomplish previously challenging tasks such as injections and toenail trimming.

Whether you have 2 llamas or 200 alpacas this book is for you.

400 pages, hundreds of illustrations. Clever icons help you navigate through every aspect of training and caring for your camelid.

At over two pounds this big book is worth its weight in gold

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Raccoon Press (May 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970991606
• ISBN-13: 978-0970991607
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Camelid Book Written, April 30, 2003

By	Audean Duespohl (Seneca, PA USA) - See all my reviews

Whether one is a novice or a long time owner of alpacas and/or llamas, this book has something for everyone. Some of the techniques seems so simple and sensible that one wonders why it took so long for someone to tell the lama community about how to work with these wonderful creatures successfully. It is amazing how a changing your behavior will alter and improve your relationship with your animals. The books is clearly written, explicit in detail, and right on target. It is filled with vital knowledge for all alpaca and llama owners! Tired of picking up your alpacas to get to move easily? Read this book! Try the techniques outlined in this book and you will have everyone asking you why your alpaca or llama responds so well to you and your wishes! If you can not read this book and find numerous tips on "training" yourself so that your alpacas or llamas can trust you and help you become a "team", then you are holding the book upside down! A "must" for everyone who loves alpacas and llamas.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Training Book, May 16, 2002

By	"alpacalover" (Maastricht, The Netherlands (Europe)) - See all my reviews

This book is great. I'll try to tell you why I think so...This book tells you very much about training lamas. Almost every alpaca or llama breeder has 'problem animals.' This book will help you solve the problems.

It is not only very informative, Marty also uses humour. This will keep you reading even longer!

The book is highly priced but the book is really worth it! It counts 400 pages, full with info and pictures. As a llama or alpaca owner, it's a must have, and if you do not own lamas, this is a great way to begin learning about training and handling them!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound Training Discussions, December 22, 2003

By	Howard T. Smith, Ph.D. (Butte, MT) - See all my reviews

Bennett's book provides a sound psychological and behavioral theory for all of the handling or training that a llama owner needs. She describes clearly how to handle and train any llama in an effective manner. No book explains llama behavior, handling, and training better than Bennett's.
Howard T. Smith, Ph.D.