Frequently Asked Questions How do I host a clinic? I joined the guild a while ago and just noticed the log in on the website but my password doesn't work... How do I log in to the store to receive my online Guild Members Discounts? Where did the word Camelidynamics come from? How did you meet Linda Tellington-Jones? What is the relationship of Camelidynamics and TTEAM? Is Camelidynamics only for people with a few animals and lots of time? I am just getting started and don’t even have any animals yet should I come to a clinic? Is Marty ever at home? I don’t have a trailer… do I need to bring an animal to come to a clinic? Can you use Camelidynamics with llamas too? Can any one join the guild or is it just for practitioners? Who designed the Zephyr halter and what is Marty’s connection to Zephyr Farm? What is an advanced training? What is the Camelidynamics practitioner program? What is the first step to get started in the Practitioner program? How long does it take to become a Practitioner? What is a Camelidynamics Handler? |
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Can any one join the guild or is it just for practitioners?The guild is for everyone who loves llamas or alpacas. An associate membership is the basic level of membership. Add list of benefits Higher levels of memberships require more education. To read more about the Handler and Practitioner levels download the Guild Guidelines.Back to Top |
Who designed the Zephyr halter and what is Marty’s connection to Zephyr Farm?The Zephyr Halter is the official halter for Camelidynamics. Zephyr Farm is the business co-founded and currently owned and operated by Marty McGee Bennett and Perry McGee. The Zephyr halter was designed by Marty McGee Bennett and is continually evaluated to make sure that it continues to be the best halter available for alpaca and llama owners and enthusiasts. The halters are each hand made by a team of Mennonite harness makers.Back to Top |
What is an advanced training?Advanced trainings are four days of intensive work with animals and people. The only pre-requisite is one 2-day basic clinic. We have a great time! It is hard work and intense but very satisfying. Advanced trainings are groups of between 18-25 students. Your cohorts will be a mix of brand new students that have never been to an advanced training before as well as students and graduates of the program at various levels. Practitioners teach many of the skills and therefore you will work with a variety of teachers including with me. You will be video taped working with an animal and will have an opportunity to go over that videotape with me. Each advanced training is different we do not cover all skills and techniques at every training. In general there is more attention to detail however each student learns what they are ready to learn at that particular training.Back to Top |
What is the Camelidynamics practitioner program?It is a course of study that results in a certification and endorsement to work with animals and people using and or teaching Camelidynamics. There are various levels of certification from Camelidynamics Handler to Apprentice Practitioner up to a Practitioner 2. Current graduates include transporters, veterinarians, professional ranch farm sitters, as well as clinicians teaching private lessons, half day workshops, one day work shops and two day workshops. We have graduates of the program at various levels in the United states, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, France,Sweden, Norway, Finland and England. Back to Top |
What is the first step to get started in the Practitioner program?The first step is to attend a Two-day basics clinic with either me or an official Practitioner 2. Attending a two-day clinic satisfies the pre-requisite to attend the advanced trainings. Individuals that are keenly interested in the program can get ahead of the game by beginning to keep case histories on animals and people that they work with. This can begin even before your first training. A case history is a simple journal that describes the work that you do with an animal or with an owner. Keeping a journal about your experience is the single most powerful way to learn how to use the tools and techniques as well as helping you learn from your previous experiences.Back to Top |
How long does it take to become a Practitioner?This is a hard question to answer for several reasons. Each student begins the program with a different level of skill, natural talent and previous experience, Some students have more time to practice and more animals to practice with between clinics. Much of the learning progression involved happens between the clinics rather than at the clinics and largely determines a students improvement and mastery of the skills. In general most people will graduate with the Camelidynamics Handler seal at the end of their first advanced training. It would take a MINIMUM of three years to complete the program and become a P2. The specific requirements are outlined in the program guide that can be downloaded here: http://www.camelidynamics.com/home/cam/smartlist_23/practitionerhandler_program.html
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What is a Camelidynamics Handler?The Camelidynamics Handler Seal or the CHS is a useful designation particularly for marketing. The seal is very useful for shearers, veterinarians, transporters and ranch sitters as well as breeders. The Handler Seal designation indicates a defined level of handling skill. Individuals who have attended a basic two-day training AND an advanced training are eligible for the Camelidynamics Handler Seal. The seal requires dues of $96 per year, Handlers can use the seal and other marketing materials on their business card and website. Handlers also have access to a special private forum on the Guild Forum where they can share marketing ideas and other ideasBack to Top |
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