Marty's News

“I can't express how very impressed I am with you and your wonderful program, it literally changed the way I thought about approaching my alpacas. (Already, I have been able to put some things into practice, and my husband is suitably impressed.) The clinic ran so smoothly with so many people doing so many different things; you are a magician when it comes to logistics. And of course, all of the Practitioner staff were wonderful as well! And the food!!! Think hard about putting some of those recipes on the Guild website!
My husband and I are agreed on where we are setting up a special area in the pasture for the Camelidynamics Handling Facility demonstrated at the advanced training and will be able to herd alpacas from anywhere on our ranch into the area. I can't wait until it is finished, perhaps by the end of this week ...I'll send pictures when it is done. I think it will be a perfect area for breeding as well.”
Nikki

“I think this training session was the best you've ever done, and I think the difference was the hours you spent with the practitioners going over everything in such detail that when they taught us, they were able to break everything down to it's smallest detail. I know it really helped me, and I find myself practicing the catch rope on a fence post and the 'rope management.’
Again, I must commend you and all the practitioners for their patience and excellent teaching, I can't say enough about what a thrill it was to follow what they were teaching and to see the result when done correctly. The 'morning exercises' the unbendable arm and particularly the 'pushing hands' exercise were incredibly helpful. I've used these two exercises in particular with one of my clients who is very willing to learn, and it made a huge difference in her handling techniques.”
Robert

“You are amazing with the animals and it was a pleasure to work with you! I started working with some of the techniques as soon as I got home (actually the minute I got home I walked in the barn and worked with one of my boys who was never haltered before). It was fun and he was not ready to lead, but the halter lesson was great. Hubby was impressed. I said - if you think that is good - you should see Marty do it. You and Brad have a wonderful place and a great set up!! I enjoyed the hospitality and the surroundings. It was a great experience in many ways. One important thing I learned from the clinic (among MANY things) is that I have A LOT to learn!! I thought I was doing good - but I can be SO MUCH better. I also started using TTouch on my dog and horses - they LOVE it. Very funny - the dog gets all glassy eyed like he is drunk.”
Rose

“I really did come back a changed person… in many ways. I actually have my first “ story” of how changing the way I am handling worked! I came back and we had to milk out one of my girls who has too much milk.. She always fights and kicks… I put her in the catch pen, did a nice midline catch, the bracelet and some TTouch on her side and belly and udder.. (Llama touches) and then my daughter was able to milk out 8 ounces of milk!! It was amazing.”
Val

At the end of this Advanced Training several members of the program moved up a level:
Dick Sabath (Oregon) Apprentice Practitioner to Practitioner

 

Jeannine Anderson (New York) Apprentice Practitioner to Practitioner

Linda Buttolph (Oregon) Apprentice Practitioner to Practitioner

Congratulations to these new teachers. Look for their events on the Practitioner calendar page.
Several graduates of this advanced training will be entering the practitioner program as apprentices. So far
Yvette Jacoby and Robert Applegate, both of Oregon have declared their intentions. Welcome!
Many graduates have been awarded the Camelidynamics Handler Seal and will be using it to promote their new skill. If you are looking for breeders or services, be sure to look for the Camelidynamics Handler Seal when you are shopping. These people have gone the extra mile to incorporate Camelidynamics into their herd management. As a consumer you will benefit from their commitment to kind, safe, efficient and respectful handling and training.

 

The new website is just about a month old and while we have had a few challenges, things are sorting themselves out. I appreciate everyone’s patience with the transition. The new website has created a new set of glitches with the Guild Forum in the form of broken links. Broken links are the work of the devil in my opinion, so if you find one please copy the URL and the surrounding text and send it to me at marty@camelidynamics.com. I will fix it!
We have added a number of new features to the website including this Marty’s News feature, a Practitioner Calendar, and other goodies so make sure to cruise around on the website and have a look at what is new.