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email: simplyalpaca@btinternet.com
website: http://simplyalpaca.co.uk/
I have worked for the Royal Life Saving Society for the past 14 years. RLSS UK are the UK’s leading drowning prevention charity.??We have owned alpacas since 2009 and fortunately both Victoria and I embarked on Camelidynamics training at a very early stage and have grown with the programme ever since. The realisation that there was a better way to handle camelids was a life changing experience for me……..and our animals!
Marty was also responsible for introducing me to llamas during a very enlightening advanced course at herfarm in Bend. Needless to say, we now have llamas!!
Having the opportunity to share the Camelidynamics methodology with other owners who hitherto have only been shown the ‘corner and wrestle’ method is one of the most rewarding experiences I have encountered. Seeing the moment of realisation that their relationship with their animals can change so dramatically is fantastic. ??We have an on farm training facility where we deliver our ‘Alpaca Academy’ programme which is obviously, firmly based on Camelidynamics principles and animal behaviour science.
We also offer bespoke one to one training packages for owners who prefer to work on their own farm with their own animals. We can also advise on farm layout and handling facilities to make the movement and handling of animals as efficient as possible.
Our motto: Live, love and share Alpacas!
Helston, TR13 0JL
44 1209 831672
email: taylor.browne@clara.net
website: http://www.carthveanalpacas.com
Carthvean Alpacas is run by Julie Taylor-Browne. It is the home of CamelidSense Training for llamas and alpacas.
Julie is probably the most experienced camelid trainer in Europe and has been teaching since 2003. She qualified as a Camelidynamics Instructor with Marty McGee Bennett, the leading camelid trainer in the US, is also a TTEAM Practitioner1 for horses. a TAG Teacher (clicker training for humans!) and recently qualified as a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
She gives courses throughout Europe and Scandinavia. Julie has worked as a judge with the British Alpaca Society and the British Llama Society and has judged alpacas and llamas in the UK, France and Finland.
She has published many articles on the subject of alpaca and llama training.
We are the UK stockists for Camelidynamics equipment and run CamelidSense and other courses here on the farm.
We sometimes have alpacas for sale from our prize winning herd in a range of ages, colours and prices and will talk through with you the practicalities of purchasing and keeping alpacas.
Etna, 03750
603-443-6217
email: chick@alpacaeast.com
website: www.alpacaeast.com
I still count my lucky stars that when we first considered getting alpacas in 2014, I had the good sense to buy a copy of The Camelid Companion and to begin using it as our handling guide as we acquired our new herd of 10. Within two weeks of work using CAMELIDynamics, a skittish and wary herd had been transformed into a calm, friendly and inquisitive herd. The following summer, I attended a three day clinic with Marty in order to validate and refine my handling skills. Since then, I have assisted Marty at another clinic and plan to do so again in the near future.
At Alpaca East, we breed for excellence and produce quality fleece products; however, we are also a living example of what can be achieved with CAMELIDynamics when it is incorporated into daily farm life. Farm visitors who see CAMELIDynamics on display here invariably remark upon how friendly and calm the alpacas behave. My own personal focus is the handling of camelids, especially those who present challenges. When I am asked to encounter new animals, many of whom have been exposed only to the "corner and grab" approach, I carry Marty's gentle and respectful handling techniques with me, and they never fail to work.
02 4573 1177 / 0415 904
email: regalh@bigpond.com
website: regalhousealpacas.com.au
In January 1996 I ventured into the wonderful world of alpacas as my partner and I purchased our first breeding females & Regal House Alpacas was born. Within the first year-or-so of owning our alpacas we attended our first 2-day basics Camelidynamics with Marty and for me it just all fell into place and made sense, I had already been loosely using some of the basic techniques and Marty's course gave me the confidence to know I was on the right track and have continued using the Camelidynamics techniques ever since.
Over the past 17yrs+ of breeding and working with our own alpacas I have been an active member of the Australian Alpaca Association and have been Chief Ring Steward over the years at many of our major shows such as the AAA National Show and Royal Agricultural shows as well as many smaller shows. I have been involved with the AAA Showing and Judging Committee over the years and held Steward Courses all around Australia which also enabled me to be able to introduce and teach gentler handling methods. With my involvement in shows I have seen the consequences of alpacas with ill-fitting halters and their resulting "behavioural issues". Using the Camelidynamics methodology is providing me with the extension of being able to not only help these animals, but also their owners.
Classes covering various Camelidynamics techniques are held on our property throughout the year and I am also happy to travel to other regions/states. One-on-one tuition is also available - your farm or mine!
If you need help with farm set-up, animal behavioural problems, preparing your animal for show, halter & lead training, toenail trimming, clicker work/positive reinforcement or anything involving camelids - just give me a call! Make life easier for you - and for your camelids - using Camelidynamics methodology will change your (and their) world!
02 6236 3445
email: ws-bell@bigpond.net.au
website:
I live on a 175 acre property near Queanbeyan in southern New South Wales. My partner Peter and I have built the farm from scratch over the last 20 years, turning our challenging rocky and hilly countryside into paddocks, dams, tracks, fences, sheds, and building the house and its vegetable and ornamental gardens and orchard.
Although I was experienced in handling smaller livestock, I was unhappy with the corner, neck-grab and wrestle approach I had observed for handling llamas because, for me, it just didn't work. Apart from being physically and mentally exhausting, the approach wasn't helping me to develop a rewarding relationship with these intelligent and gentle animals.
Fortunately, I discovered Marty's techniques shortly after purchasing llamas in 2003. The skills I learned at my first Camelidynamics clinic were a revelation. I rushed home with my new catch-rope and wand, and found that the techniques worked just as well at home as they had at the clinic. I was able to halter each of my llamas (including llamas with minimal prior handling) in a very short time with no fuss, fear or spitting, and, importantly, no need for a black belt in judo! We were soon applying the Camelidynamics principles to all our husbandry chores and were amazed with our reduced stress levels, improved confidence and better results, not to mention happier animals.
I'd love to have the opportunity to share my knowledge of Camelidynamics and/or small acreage lifestyle and farming with you.
The services I am able to provide include:
Individual or group lessons at your farm or mine
Farm set-up and "lifestyle' consultancies
Advice on animal behaviour issues
Training and accommodation packages
Pakenham, ON, K0A 2X0
613-624-5530
email: jacquie.christiani@bell.net
website:
My dog Cajun brought me to the world of Tellington TTouch in 2000 when we attended our first training together. By lunch the 1st day I knew I had finally found a kind, gentle method to relate to all animals that made sense to me. I attained my Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification in 2003 that enables me to teach one day TTouch workshops and private client sessions for companion animals.
Two years later I moved to a small piece of land outside of Ottawa, Ontario dreaming of a day I could share the space with some other small animals goats, chickens ¦ I wasn't sure what may be appropriate. Then in 2008, I met my first alpacas at a local Christmas market and saw that these may be the animals I was looking for. I was aware of Marty's Camelidynamics work through the TTouch community and knew it would be a must to attend her clinics to start off on the 'right foot' to learn how to handle llamas and alpacas.
The Camelidynamics approach and my Tellington TTouch experience is coming together in a wonderful way and I'm very excited about continuing to learn from Marty and to be able to share these teachings with others.
Benken, St. Gallen, 8717
0041 (0 ) 55 535 55 10
email: stocker@alpakahof-linth.ch
website: www.alpakahof-linth.ch
Hans ist gebürtiger Schweizer und lebt in der deutschsprachigen Schweiz. Sein Beruf als Arzt für Allgemeine Medizin, sprich Hausarzt, hält ihn stark auf Trab. Seine“ Entspannung“ ist die Arbeit auf seinem Bauernhof, Alpakahof-Linth, den er mit seiner Frau Lisa und dem Sohn Moritz und dessen Frau Katja, bewirtschaftet.
Schon immer hatte Hans gerne Tiere betreut, Pasofino Pferde, Galloway Mutterkühe, Ziegen, Hunde und Katzen. Seit fünfzehn Jahren werden nun auf dem Büsserhof Alpakas gehalten. Aktuell sind es ca. 100 Tiere. Im 2007 besuchte Hans, seinen ersten Camelidynamics Kurs mit Marty hier in der Schweiz. Voller Begeisterung, begann er darauf den Umgang mit Kameliden mit dem frisch Erlernten und besuchte überzeugt weitere Kurse in Bend, Oregon und in England.
Alpakahof-Linth veranstaltet Camelidynamics Seminare mit Marty, verkauft eigene Nachzuchttiere aus Weltklassgenetik, bietet Kurse für zukünftige Alpakahalter an, auch offizielle anerkannte Sachkundekurse BVET, Ratschläge für Handlingprobleme, Gesundheitsfragen...all about Alpacas!
Liebe MARTY, es ist wunderbar, dass es CAMELIDYNAMICS gibt, DANKE!
Hans attended his first Camelidynamics Clinic given by Marty in 2007 in Switzerland and he was absolutely thrilled about this way of handling camelids, with respect , confidence and fun. Hans was inspired and convinced that CAMELIDYNAMICS is the way to go and decided to join for the consultancy program and attended classes in Camelidynamics given by Marty at Bend OR and UK.
THANK YOU MARTY for your lifework in CAMELIDYNAMICS , all your thought and input!
About Hans: Hans Stocker is a native of Switzerland, living in the Swiss-German part of Switzerland. His profession is Doctor of General Medicine. Working in his own medical practice as GP keeps him very busy. Hans likes to relax inspired by the animals and he loves agricultural work. Together with his wife Lisa, son Moritz and wife Katja he runs a well established Alpacafarm in Switzerland, called Alpakahof-Linth. Hans and the whole team is involved in the daily care of the farm.
Hans has a true love for raising livestock , Paso Fino horses, Galloway cows, goats, dogs, cats since 15 years now he put his passion on the alpacas. Hans is currently owning a over 100 alpacas
Alpakahof-Linth is hosting Camelidynamics Clinics with Marty, offering basic seminars for farm set up, group lessons, as well as official camelid competence seminars accredited by authorities, assistance in handling camelids, handicraft work and trekking for school classes, shearing advices, breeding advices, support showing and camelid health . Alpakahof-Linth is selling bred alpacas out of well known world class genetics as Snowmass, FDA, Accoyo, Alianza, Malkini, Shanbrooke
06709-911808
email: info@sterntal-alpakas.de
website: sterntal-alpakas.de
Sibylle (Billie) Klasing-Mann has been breeding alpacas since 2004. While trying to find literature on camelids, she discovered Marty's Camelid Companion. She also realized that, as a TTEAM-practitioner for companion animals, she didn't like the traditional approach and the way camelids are normally handled. Being a newbie, she had never heard about Camelidynamics, so it was more or less (a lucky) coincidence that she decided to buy the Camelid Companion. When she held the book in her hands she could not believe what she saw, that Camelidynamics was actually a TTEAM-based approach. She translated the Camelid Companion into German, which turned out to be a huge success, making Camelidynamics much more accessible to the German market. After several clinics in the USA, England and Germany she is now a Practitioner 1. Billie lives with her two grown children, two dogs, four cats and about 30 alpacas in Altenbamberg, Germany.
Sibylle Klasing-Mann seit 2004 zuechtet sie Alpakas und traf bei der Suche nach Fachliteratur auf Marty McGee Bennett, uebersetzte ihr Standardwerk Das Kameliden Kompendium ins Deutsche und begann die Ausbildung bei Marty. Nach etlichen Kursen in den USA, England und Deutschland hat sie nun ihre Ausbildung abgeschlossen. Als TTEAM-Lehrerin fuer Hunde und Kleintiere ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass Sibylle sich fuer diese stressfreie Ausbildungsmethode entschieden hat und diese begeistert in ihren Kursen weitergibt.Alle Artikel aus dem Camelidynamics-Shop koennen in Deutschland bei ihr unter www.sterntal-alpakas.de bezogen werden.Sibylle Klasing-Mann lebt mit ihren beiden erwachsenen Kindern, zwei Hunden, vier Katzen und etwa 30 Alpakas auf einem alten Hof in Altenbamberg in der Naehe von Mainz.
07980 587562
email: simplyalpaca@btinternet.com
website: simplyalpaca.co.uk
I am a full time Paramedic and staff counsellor for West Midlands Ambulance Trust but found my heart stolen when we took delivery of our first three pregnant alpacas; the first of whom gave birth just two weeks later throwing us into the deep end of cold cria resuscitation on a typically wet and windy May morning in England. I with my husband, Roger, have since grown the herd to thirty, have recently introduced llamas into the mix and hope soon to have a totally camelid life.
Whilst I am relatively new to the camelid world (since 2009) I found Camelidynamics almost immediately, enrolling in basic and advanced courses in very quick succession that year, attaining my Handler Seal and have since achieved Practitioner status. (2013)
I currently host children's educational (and fun) birthday parties that involve even the smallest children taking the alpacas for a walk and never fail to be amazed at their gentleness and perceptive way with small people. I also offer handling advice and help with facility design and set up and workshops in fibre preparation and felting.
Camelidynamics has given me the most meaningful way of being around these animals and allowed a dialogue to develop where previously there been no communication, just misunderstanding, assumption and anthropomorphising. Now I am able to offer these wonderful creatures safety, gentleness, and respect because I have the benefit of Marty's experience and long time study of camelids. I am particularly excited about the Applied Behaviour Science and hope in time to include this more formally into my repertoire. But this will have to wait until I have finished my current course of study - Applied Zoopharmacognosy (the offering of essential oils, aromatic plants, algae, clay and other natural remedies for self-selection allowing captive and domestic animals to select what they need to bring themselves back into balance both physically and emotionally; looking after themselves as they would have done in the wild.) I am trying this with the alpacas and am finding that it just adds a different dimension when used with Camelidynamics.
I have embarked on a journey that I invite all who will listen to join me on Camelidynamics.
Rolvsøy, 1667
+47 901 77 632
email: post@enghaugen.no
website: https://alpakkaenghaugen.no/
Simrishhamn, Skåne, SE+272 94
+46 414-101 52
email: info@alpacka.se
website: www.alpacka.se
My husband Paul and I started 2003 with 6 alpacas. Like everybody, we immediately fell in love with these gorgeous creatures and decided to go for it. Over the years the herd has increased and now we have a little bit more than 100 high quality alpacas.
I took my first clinic for Marty even before our first alpacas arrived and since then Camelidynamics has been a very, very important part of our business and we have Marty to thank for a lot! Without Camelidynamics as a tool we would not be where we are now.
Our alpaca business stands on several legs:
- We sell alpacas handled according to Camelidynamics and many also have a basic clicker training when they leave us.
- We have a wide program of different courses (Camelidynamics, spinning, introduction for beginners, etc.).
- We are building up therapy activities focused on alpacas.
- We help people with advice regarding breeding, husbandry, farm set up, etc
- We have a small farm shop as well as a web shop
As we live near the coast in the very south eastern part of Sweden in an extremely touristic area, tourists are also important to us in different ways.
Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3S9
250-307-3015
email: pjp@pjpoole.com
website: http://www.hathoralpacas.com
(410) 275-2094
email: sweetbriar@live.com
website: alpacateacher.com
Dorothy Hunt, frequently known as "Radar," Marty's nickname for her, has been a part of Camelidynamics since 1999, when she attended the first of many clinics.
She was enchanted by the work and began to follow Marty from state to state, clinic to clinic, show to show;
Soon she was assisting Marty at shows and clinics. When Marty initiated the practitioner program Dorothy traveled from the east coast to Oregon to attend every training and was the first to be certified to teach clinics.
Since that time Dorothy has been teaching one and two-day Camilidynamics clinics throughout the United States, and providing seminars at alpaca and llama shows. She lives with her husband and 30 alpacas and llamas on a 100-acre farm on Maryland's eastern shore.
Their animals, having been raised in the Camilidynamics program, are completely comfortable around two-legged creatures, and are delighted to welcome farm visitors. Dorothy and Bob do their own non-restraint shearing.
(503) 722-0440
email: robert.applegate@oregonchain.com
website:
I became involved with Alpacas when we bought our first male in October of 1993 out of the first Peruvian import. We noticed during the first Alpaca Show in 1994 we attended in Estes Park during the Wool Festival that people were getting these animals into the ring any way they could, including dragging them by their ears, or on their knees by the lead line. We also noticed that people were leading Lamas through obstacle courses without use of force, and we had seen Lamas packing on trails, so it seemed to me that Alpacas were obviously intelligent animals. I started training our stud using gentle techniques I observed Dad use (and I used for years) with horses - before I discovered Camlidynamics during one of Marty\'s demonstrations during an Alpaca show later in the year. I started using these techniques, and although I hadn\'t yet attended a clinic, the training was successful, a lot easier on both me and the animals. One of the larger ranchers in the area noticed my success and asked me to train his show string of imports. I was able to attend a two day clinic in the Spring of 1995 taught by Marty which really defined the techniques so much more fully, giving me a greater understanding of the principles and techniques. I continued to train the original rancher\'s show string for a number of years as well as other Alpaca owners both large and small, whether for showing or just managing their herds ever since. I continue to attend Marty\'s clinics to remain up to date with new techniques and tools (after all it is called CAMELIDynamics- not CAMELIDstatics!)
540-554-8635
email: LJB@graustarkllamas.com
website: graustarkllamas.com
Since jumping into the llama world in 1998, Linda has participated in many aspects of the camelid community through breeding, training, showing, running a 4H club and both processing and using fiber. Acquiring her llamas initially as sheep guards, the llamas engaging personalities and beautiful fiber soon made them the primary farm focus. This led into a focused breeding program and the necessity for efficient management. After trying various training and handling methods, she soon found that Camelidynamics worked best on her farm! Linda has worked with her veterinarian, the local vet tech program, 4H and area farms to educate them on handling both llamas and alpacas and improve their farm management as well as their relationships with their animals. Her farm is no longer breeding and selling animals, but is now focusing on education about llamas and alpacas and working with some rescue and re-homing.
Education about llamas & alpacas and how to manage them safely, respectfully and effectively is becoming more important as more farms are now discovering the versatility and individuality of camelids. Instructing and providing owners or enthusiasts with the tools for a successful relationship with llamas and alpacas is the future of the industry and she welcomes sharing these amazing creatures with others!
Linda offers small and individualized workshops on training, handling techniques, and farm management for both llamas and alpacas both on her farm or yours. She also offers personal instruction in spinning, weaving, felting and how fiber is processed.
Wakeman, OH, 44889
440/315-2199 (cell)
email: devinitzmeyer@oh.rr.com
website: ohioalpacacentre.com
I started in the alpaca business in November, 2004, and currently co-own 20 alpacas with my business partners. I\'ve been in the Camelidynamics Program since October, 2005 and continue to further my understanding and appreciation for alpacas every year. My background can best be described in one word - service. I have had experience in teaching and coaching; being a manager and supervisor; and being a volunteer, instructor and instructor trainer for the American Red Cross. I have a very pleasant and patient personality, which helps me get along with people and animals. I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your animals.
Kennewick, WA, 99337
509-586-1423
email: sandollar01@gmail.com
website: SandollarAlpacas.com
Raising premier quality alpacas is Nikki's passion in life today! She and her husband, Collins, first met alpacas in the fall of 2002, when a local breeder took two yearlings to a fall festival event in southern Arizona. It was love at first sight, and by December, 2003, they had purchased their first three bred huacaya females. They re-located in 2007, and today their farm, Sandollar Alpacas in eastern Washington State, is home to over 40 suri and huacaya alpacas.
Neither Nikki nor Collins were in love with the way they had been taught to handle their alpacas. Each felt there had to be a kinder, gentler way. They met Marty for the first time at the AWE show in Portland, OR in 2007 and watched one of her free demonstrations. Nikki registered for one of Marty's introductory clinics that summer as a result and was hooked at that point. She came home from the first clinic and told Collins that he could no longer handle the alpacas unless he was willing to do it the Camelidynamics way because she wanted consistency in the way they were treated. Nikki has since taken two advanced clinics, refining old skills and learning new ones. She was finally able to get her husband Collins to an introductory clinic this past summer, and he now "gets it"!
Teaching bankers and appraisers about real estate is Nikki's real job, as she develops curriculum, travels and teaches approximately 40-50 classes each year all over the country. She recently opened an office for her new real estate appraisal firm in Downtown Historic Kennewick that is less than two miles from home, which permits her to come home for lunch with the pacas.
Mount Vernon, OH, 43050
740-397-7820 or 740-393-
email: Cindy@McFarlandsLlamaFarm.com
website: www.mcfarlandsllamafarm.com
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Manhattan, MT, 59741
406-579-9694
email: evidixon@littleappletech.com
website: sp-surialpacas.com
One of my areas of expertise is Cranial-Sacral Therapy. This therapy is a gentle, non-manipulative method that helps the body heal itself. The therapy requires awareness, sensitivity, attentiveness, intuition, and a feeling for very small movements.
The traditional and often forceful methods used with alpacas hurt my gentle heart. I searched for and found CAMELIDynamics. I started to follow and learn from Marty and CAMELIDynamics right away. My work with Cranial-Sacral Therapy is wonderfully compatible with CAMELIDynamics!
I now own/board about 35 Suri Alpacas at Spanish Peaks Alpacas LLC. They are gentle souls and are handled that way. It is my wish to create awareness of CAMELIDynamics and make it available for those who would like to incorporate this method into their animal routine.
At Spanish Peaks Alpacas we can help with barn, farm, fencing and pen design. We can teach you to set up your farm so that handling and training is easier for you and your animals. We offer training, shearing, and boarding. We have a small trailer for about +/-8 animals to help with transport. Your animals are always handled safely and with care when transported. I offer group sessions or single sessions.
Chiefland, FL, 32626
(305) 336-8633
email: rockyhammockalpacas@gmail.com
website: rockyhammockalpacas.com
St. Joseph, IL, 61873
217-469-2767 or 217-369-
email: nlmrichards@gmail.com
website: www.easternprairievet.com
Nanci has owned camelids (llamas and alpacas) for a number of years, starting with her first llama to guard her sheep. (She also trains herding border collies.) In 2009, Nanci met Marty as a second-career, first year veterinary student at the International Camelid Health Conference. Based upon Marty’s presentation, Nanci knew she liked what she heard and saw, and wanted to learn more. Since then she has attended multiple basic and advanced CAMELIDynamics clinics.
As part of her veterinary practice, which includes significant camelid work, Nanci takes the opportunity to advise owners on designing low stress handling facilities and using CAMELIDynamics techniques for handling their camelids with respect. Nanci also enjoys participating on the Guild Forum and providing a bit of veterinary insight in her postings.
Lees Summit, MO, 64086
8168687034
email: kayleighkisner@fotzkc.org
website:
Kayleigh has been working with llamas in a zoological setting since 2011, and she has fallen in love with them! She?s very fortunate to be able to work with and train the zoo?s herd almost every day. She also trains volunteers and docents in training and working with the llamas to interact with zoo guests. The llamas now know several husbandry behaviors, as well as wear packs and walk on grounds to greet guests and educate them about camelids. She has also attended several basic and advanced clinics and learns more every time she attends!
Bryan, TX, 77808
(979) 589-9934
email: dlamarche988@gmail.com
website: www.royaloaksalpacas.com
Prosser, Prosser, 99350
509-786-4507
email: jely@sagebluffalpacas.com
website: www.sagebluffalpacas.com
Jennifer, and her husband, John, have enjoyed raising alpacas in the Yakima Valley, (the heart of Washington's wine country!), for nearly ten years, developing their business with a focus on mentoring newcomers. Jennifer is passionate about alpacas, alpaca people, and the Camelidynamics methods of handling and training.
John and Jennifer are available to assist with farm layout, husbandry, marketing, business plans and breeding plans. Jennifer enjoys one on one instruction and presentations to small groups. It's rewarding to share Marty's philosophies and methods with others to ensure their successful alpaca ownership.
Senior Consultant
Simply Alpaca
Roger Barrett
worcester,
WR7 4DF Simply Alpaca
Roger Barrett
email: simplyalpaca@btinternet.com
website: http://simplyalpaca.co.uk/
Marty was also responsible for introducing me to llamas during a very enlightening advanced course at herfarm in Bend. Needless to say, we now have llamas!!
Having the opportunity to share the Camelidynamics methodology with other owners who hitherto have only been shown the ‘corner and wrestle’ method is one of the most rewarding experiences I have encountered. Seeing the moment of realisation that their relationship with their animals can change so dramatically is fantastic. ??We have an on farm training facility where we deliver our ‘Alpaca Academy’ programme which is obviously, firmly based on Camelidynamics principles and animal behaviour science.
We also offer bespoke one to one training packages for owners who prefer to work on their own farm with their own animals. We can also advise on farm layout and handling facilities to make the movement and handling of animals as efficient as possible.
Our motto: Live, love and share Alpacas!
Senior Consultant
Carthvean Farm
Julie Taylor-Browne
PorkellisCarthvean Farm
Julie Taylor-Browne
Helston, TR13 0JL
44 1209 831672
email: taylor.browne@clara.net
website: http://www.carthveanalpacas.com
Julie is probably the most experienced camelid trainer in Europe and has been teaching since 2003. She qualified as a Camelidynamics Instructor with Marty McGee Bennett, the leading camelid trainer in the US, is also a TTEAM Practitioner1 for horses. a TAG Teacher (clicker training for humans!) and recently qualified as a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
She gives courses throughout Europe and Scandinavia. Julie has worked as a judge with the British Alpaca Society and the British Llama Society and has judged alpacas and llamas in the UK, France and Finland.
She has published many articles on the subject of alpaca and llama training.
We are the UK stockists for Camelidynamics equipment and run CamelidSense and other courses here on the farm.
We sometimes have alpacas for sale from our prize winning herd in a range of ages, colours and prices and will talk through with you the practicalities of purchasing and keeping alpacas.
Consultant
Alpaca East
John Chickering
2 Schoolhouse LaneAlpaca East
John Chickering
Etna, 03750
603-443-6217
email: chick@alpacaeast.com
website: www.alpacaeast.com
At Alpaca East, we breed for excellence and produce quality fleece products; however, we are also a living example of what can be achieved with CAMELIDynamics when it is incorporated into daily farm life. Farm visitors who see CAMELIDynamics on display here invariably remark upon how friendly and calm the alpacas behave. My own personal focus is the handling of camelids, especially those who present challenges. When I am asked to encounter new animals, many of whom have been exposed only to the "corner and grab" approach, I carry Marty's gentle and respectful handling techniques with me, and they never fail to work.
Senior Consultant
Regal House Alpacas
Alicia Anderson
Kurrajong,
NSW,
2753 Regal House Alpacas
Alicia Anderson
02 4573 1177 / 0415 904
email: regalh@bigpond.com
website: regalhousealpacas.com.au
Over the past 17yrs+ of breeding and working with our own alpacas I have been an active member of the Australian Alpaca Association and have been Chief Ring Steward over the years at many of our major shows such as the AAA National Show and Royal Agricultural shows as well as many smaller shows. I have been involved with the AAA Showing and Judging Committee over the years and held Steward Courses all around Australia which also enabled me to be able to introduce and teach gentler handling methods. With my involvement in shows I have seen the consequences of alpacas with ill-fitting halters and their resulting "behavioural issues". Using the Camelidynamics methodology is providing me with the extension of being able to not only help these animals, but also their owners.
Classes covering various Camelidynamics techniques are held on our property throughout the year and I am also happy to travel to other regions/states. One-on-one tuition is also available - your farm or mine!
If you need help with farm set-up, animal behavioural problems, preparing your animal for show, halter & lead training, toenail trimming, clicker work/positive reinforcement or anything involving camelids - just give me a call! Make life easier for you - and for your camelids - using Camelidynamics methodology will change your (and their) world!
Senior Consultant
Bellbrook
Wendy Bell
Queanbeyan,
ACT,
1111 Bellbrook
Wendy Bell
02 6236 3445
email: ws-bell@bigpond.net.au
website:
Although I was experienced in handling smaller livestock, I was unhappy with the corner, neck-grab and wrestle approach I had observed for handling llamas because, for me, it just didn't work. Apart from being physically and mentally exhausting, the approach wasn't helping me to develop a rewarding relationship with these intelligent and gentle animals.
Fortunately, I discovered Marty's techniques shortly after purchasing llamas in 2003. The skills I learned at my first Camelidynamics clinic were a revelation. I rushed home with my new catch-rope and wand, and found that the techniques worked just as well at home as they had at the clinic. I was able to halter each of my llamas (including llamas with minimal prior handling) in a very short time with no fuss, fear or spitting, and, importantly, no need for a black belt in judo! We were soon applying the Camelidynamics principles to all our husbandry chores and were amazed with our reduced stress levels, improved confidence and better results, not to mention happier animals.
I'd love to have the opportunity to share my knowledge of Camelidynamics and/or small acreage lifestyle and farming with you.
The services I am able to provide include:
Individual or group lessons at your farm or mine
Farm set-up and "lifestyle' consultancies
Advice on animal behaviour issues
Training and accommodation packages
Senior Consultant
Jacquie Christiani
489 Barr Side RdJacquie Christiani
Pakenham, ON, K0A 2X0
613-624-5530
email: jacquie.christiani@bell.net
website:
Two years later I moved to a small piece of land outside of Ottawa, Ontario dreaming of a day I could share the space with some other small animals goats, chickens ¦ I wasn't sure what may be appropriate. Then in 2008, I met my first alpacas at a local Christmas market and saw that these may be the animals I was looking for. I was aware of Marty's Camelidynamics work through the TTouch community and knew it would be a must to attend her clinics to start off on the 'right foot' to learn how to handle llamas and alpacas.
The Camelidynamics approach and my Tellington TTouch experience is coming together in a wonderful way and I'm very excited about continuing to learn from Marty and to be able to share these teachings with others.
Senior Consultant
Alpakahof-Linth
Hans Stocker
Lignoformstrasse 3Alpakahof-Linth
Hans Stocker
Benken, St. Gallen, 8717
0041 (0 ) 55 535 55 10
email: stocker@alpakahof-linth.ch
website: www.alpakahof-linth.ch
Schon immer hatte Hans gerne Tiere betreut, Pasofino Pferde, Galloway Mutterkühe, Ziegen, Hunde und Katzen. Seit fünfzehn Jahren werden nun auf dem Büsserhof Alpakas gehalten. Aktuell sind es ca. 100 Tiere. Im 2007 besuchte Hans, seinen ersten Camelidynamics Kurs mit Marty hier in der Schweiz. Voller Begeisterung, begann er darauf den Umgang mit Kameliden mit dem frisch Erlernten und besuchte überzeugt weitere Kurse in Bend, Oregon und in England.
Alpakahof-Linth veranstaltet Camelidynamics Seminare mit Marty, verkauft eigene Nachzuchttiere aus Weltklassgenetik, bietet Kurse für zukünftige Alpakahalter an, auch offizielle anerkannte Sachkundekurse BVET, Ratschläge für Handlingprobleme, Gesundheitsfragen...all about Alpacas!
Liebe MARTY, es ist wunderbar, dass es CAMELIDYNAMICS gibt, DANKE!
Hans attended his first Camelidynamics Clinic given by Marty in 2007 in Switzerland and he was absolutely thrilled about this way of handling camelids, with respect , confidence and fun. Hans was inspired and convinced that CAMELIDYNAMICS is the way to go and decided to join for the consultancy program and attended classes in Camelidynamics given by Marty at Bend OR and UK.
THANK YOU MARTY for your lifework in CAMELIDYNAMICS , all your thought and input!
About Hans: Hans Stocker is a native of Switzerland, living in the Swiss-German part of Switzerland. His profession is Doctor of General Medicine. Working in his own medical practice as GP keeps him very busy. Hans likes to relax inspired by the animals and he loves agricultural work. Together with his wife Lisa, son Moritz and wife Katja he runs a well established Alpacafarm in Switzerland, called Alpakahof-Linth. Hans and the whole team is involved in the daily care of the farm.
Hans has a true love for raising livestock , Paso Fino horses, Galloway cows, goats, dogs, cats since 15 years now he put his passion on the alpacas. Hans is currently owning a over 100 alpacas
Alpakahof-Linth is hosting Camelidynamics Clinics with Marty, offering basic seminars for farm set up, group lessons, as well as official camelid competence seminars accredited by authorities, assistance in handling camelids, handicraft work and trekking for school classes, shearing advices, breeding advices, support showing and camelid health . Alpakahof-Linth is selling bred alpacas out of well known world class genetics as Snowmass, FDA, Accoyo, Alianza, Malkini, Shanbrooke
Senior Consultant
Sterntal Alpacas
Sibylle (Billie) Klasing-Mann
Altenbamberg,
Rheinland-Pfalz,
D-55585 Sterntal Alpacas
Sibylle (Billie) Klasing-Mann
06709-911808
email: info@sterntal-alpakas.de
website: sterntal-alpakas.de
Sibylle Klasing-Mann seit 2004 zuechtet sie Alpakas und traf bei der Suche nach Fachliteratur auf Marty McGee Bennett, uebersetzte ihr Standardwerk Das Kameliden Kompendium ins Deutsche und begann die Ausbildung bei Marty. Nach etlichen Kursen in den USA, England und Deutschland hat sie nun ihre Ausbildung abgeschlossen. Als TTEAM-Lehrerin fuer Hunde und Kleintiere ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass Sibylle sich fuer diese stressfreie Ausbildungsmethode entschieden hat und diese begeistert in ihren Kursen weitergibt.Alle Artikel aus dem Camelidynamics-Shop koennen in Deutschland bei ihr unter www.sterntal-alpakas.de bezogen werden.Sibylle Klasing-Mann lebt mit ihren beiden erwachsenen Kindern, zwei Hunden, vier Katzen und etwa 30 Alpakas auf einem alten Hof in Altenbamberg in der Naehe von Mainz.
Senior Consultant
Simply Alpaca
Victoria Barrett
Worcestershire,
1111 Simply Alpaca
Victoria Barrett
07980 587562
email: simplyalpaca@btinternet.com
website: simplyalpaca.co.uk
Whilst I am relatively new to the camelid world (since 2009) I found Camelidynamics almost immediately, enrolling in basic and advanced courses in very quick succession that year, attaining my Handler Seal and have since achieved Practitioner status. (2013)
I currently host children's educational (and fun) birthday parties that involve even the smallest children taking the alpacas for a walk and never fail to be amazed at their gentleness and perceptive way with small people. I also offer handling advice and help with facility design and set up and workshops in fibre preparation and felting.
Camelidynamics has given me the most meaningful way of being around these animals and allowed a dialogue to develop where previously there been no communication, just misunderstanding, assumption and anthropomorphising. Now I am able to offer these wonderful creatures safety, gentleness, and respect because I have the benefit of Marty's experience and long time study of camelids. I am particularly excited about the Applied Behaviour Science and hope in time to include this more formally into my repertoire. But this will have to wait until I have finished my current course of study - Applied Zoopharmacognosy (the offering of essential oils, aromatic plants, algae, clay and other natural remedies for self-selection allowing captive and domestic animals to select what they need to bring themselves back into balance both physically and emotionally; looking after themselves as they would have done in the wild.) I am trying this with the alpacas and am finding that it just adds a different dimension when used with Camelidynamics.
I have embarked on a journey that I invite all who will listen to join me on Camelidynamics.
Consultant
Alpakka Enghaugen
Line Werner Kolstad
Ringstadhavna 7Alpakka Enghaugen
Line Werner Kolstad
Rolvsøy, 1667
+47 901 77 632
email: post@enghaugen.no
website: https://alpakkaenghaugen.no/
Senior Consultant
Österlen Alpacka
Ann Marie Santesson Gerber
Den Gamla Mllegrden GrstorpÖsterlen Alpacka
Ann Marie Santesson Gerber
Simrishhamn, Skåne, SE+272 94
+46 414-101 52
email: info@alpacka.se
website: www.alpacka.se
I took my first clinic for Marty even before our first alpacas arrived and since then Camelidynamics has been a very, very important part of our business and we have Marty to thank for a lot! Without Camelidynamics as a tool we would not be where we are now.
Our alpaca business stands on several legs:
- We sell alpacas handled according to Camelidynamics and many also have a basic clicker training when they leave us.
- We have a wide program of different courses (Camelidynamics, spinning, introduction for beginners, etc.).
- We are building up therapy activities focused on alpacas.
- We help people with advice regarding breeding, husbandry, farm set up, etc
- We have a small farm shop as well as a web shop
As we live near the coast in the very south eastern part of Sweden in an extremely touristic area, tourists are also important to us in different ways.
Consultant
Hathor Alpacas
Phebe-Jane Poole
6916 Rugg RoadHathor Alpacas
Phebe-Jane Poole
Vernon, British Columbia, V1B 3S9
250-307-3015
email: pjp@pjpoole.com
website: http://www.hathoralpacas.com
Senior Consultant
Sweet Pea Alpacas
Dorothy (Radar) Hunt
Earleville,
MD,
21919 Sweet Pea Alpacas
Dorothy (Radar) Hunt
(410) 275-2094
email: sweetbriar@live.com
website: alpacateacher.com
She was enchanted by the work and began to follow Marty from state to state, clinic to clinic, show to show;
Soon she was assisting Marty at shows and clinics. When Marty initiated the practitioner program Dorothy traveled from the east coast to Oregon to attend every training and was the first to be certified to teach clinics.
Since that time Dorothy has been teaching one and two-day Camilidynamics clinics throughout the United States, and providing seminars at alpaca and llama shows. She lives with her husband and 30 alpacas and llamas on a 100-acre farm on Maryland's eastern shore.
Their animals, having been raised in the Camilidynamics program, are completely comfortable around two-legged creatures, and are delighted to welcome farm visitors. Dorothy and Bob do their own non-restraint shearing.
Senior Consultant
Alpacas by Applegate
Robert Applegate
Estacada,,
OR,
97023 Alpacas by Applegate
Robert Applegate
(503) 722-0440
email: robert.applegate@oregonchain.com
website:
Senior Consultant
Graustark Llamas
Linda Brown
Bluemont,
VA,
20135 Graustark Llamas
Linda Brown
540-554-8635
email: LJB@graustarkllamas.com
website: graustarkllamas.com
Education about llamas & alpacas and how to manage them safely, respectfully and effectively is becoming more important as more farms are now discovering the versatility and individuality of camelids. Instructing and providing owners or enthusiasts with the tools for a successful relationship with llamas and alpacas is the future of the industry and she welcomes sharing these amazing creatures with others!
Linda offers small and individualized workshops on training, handling techniques, and farm management for both llamas and alpacas both on her farm or yours. She also offers personal instruction in spinning, weaving, felting and how fiber is processed.
Senior Consultant
M~R Alpacas
Mary Devinitz
6431 US 20M~R Alpacas
Mary Devinitz
Wakeman, OH, 44889
440/315-2199 (cell)
email: devinitzmeyer@oh.rr.com
website: ohioalpacacentre.com
Senior Consultant
Sandollar Alpacas
Nikki Griffith
2001 S. Washington St.Sandollar Alpacas
Nikki Griffith
Kennewick, WA, 99337
509-586-1423
email: sandollar01@gmail.com
website: SandollarAlpacas.com
Neither Nikki nor Collins were in love with the way they had been taught to handle their alpacas. Each felt there had to be a kinder, gentler way. They met Marty for the first time at the AWE show in Portland, OR in 2007 and watched one of her free demonstrations. Nikki registered for one of Marty's introductory clinics that summer as a result and was hooked at that point. She came home from the first clinic and told Collins that he could no longer handle the alpacas unless he was willing to do it the Camelidynamics way because she wanted consistency in the way they were treated. Nikki has since taken two advanced clinics, refining old skills and learning new ones. She was finally able to get her husband Collins to an introductory clinic this past summer, and he now "gets it"!
Teaching bankers and appraisers about real estate is Nikki's real job, as she develops curriculum, travels and teaches approximately 40-50 classes each year all over the country. She recently opened an office for her new real estate appraisal firm in Downtown Historic Kennewick that is less than two miles from home, which permits her to come home for lunch with the pacas.
Senior Consultant
McFarlands Llama Farm
Cindy Ruckman
8000 Old Delaware RdMcFarlands Llama Farm
Cindy Ruckman
Mount Vernon, OH, 43050
740-397-7820 or 740-393-
email: Cindy@McFarlandsLlamaFarm.com
website: www.mcfarlandsllamafarm.com
Senior Consultant
Spanish Peaks Alpacas LLC
Evi Dixon
3180 Curtis LaneSpanish Peaks Alpacas LLC
Evi Dixon
Manhattan, MT, 59741
406-579-9694
email: evidixon@littleappletech.com
website: sp-surialpacas.com
The traditional and often forceful methods used with alpacas hurt my gentle heart. I searched for and found CAMELIDynamics. I started to follow and learn from Marty and CAMELIDynamics right away. My work with Cranial-Sacral Therapy is wonderfully compatible with CAMELIDynamics!
I now own/board about 35 Suri Alpacas at Spanish Peaks Alpacas LLC. They are gentle souls and are handled that way. It is my wish to create awareness of CAMELIDynamics and make it available for those who would like to incorporate this method into their animal routine.
At Spanish Peaks Alpacas we can help with barn, farm, fencing and pen design. We can teach you to set up your farm so that handling and training is easier for you and your animals. We offer training, shearing, and boarding. We have a small trailer for about +/-8 animals to help with transport. Your animals are always handled safely and with care when transported. I offer group sessions or single sessions.
Consultant
Deb Mas
3051 NW 52 CourtDeb Mas
Chiefland, FL, 32626
(305) 336-8633
email: rockyhammockalpacas@gmail.com
website: rockyhammockalpacas.com
Senior Consultant
Eastern Prairie Veterinary Service
Nanci L. M. Richards, DVM
1329 County Road 2400 EEastern Prairie Veterinary Service
Nanci L. M. Richards, DVM
St. Joseph, IL, 61873
217-469-2767 or 217-369-
email: nlmrichards@gmail.com
website: www.easternprairievet.com
As part of her veterinary practice, which includes significant camelid work, Nanci takes the opportunity to advise owners on designing low stress handling facilities and using CAMELIDynamics techniques for handling their camelids with respect. Nanci also enjoys participating on the Guild Forum and providing a bit of veterinary insight in her postings.
Consultant
Kayleigh Kisner
211 NE Timbercreek DrKayleigh Kisner
Lees Summit, MO, 64086
8168687034
email: kayleighkisner@fotzkc.org
website:
Consultant
Royal Oaks Alpacas
Donna Lamarche
9525 Grassbur RoadRoyal Oaks Alpacas
Donna Lamarche
Bryan, TX, 77808
(979) 589-9934
email: dlamarche988@gmail.com
website: www.royaloaksalpacas.com
Senior Consultant
Sage Bluff Alpacas
Jennifer Ely
PO Box 1302Sage Bluff Alpacas
Jennifer Ely
Prosser, Prosser, 99350
509-786-4507
email: jely@sagebluffalpacas.com
website: www.sagebluffalpacas.com
John and Jennifer are available to assist with farm layout, husbandry, marketing, business plans and breeding plans. Jennifer enjoys one on one instruction and presentations to small groups. It's rewarding to share Marty's philosophies and methods with others to ensure their successful alpaca ownership.