What does CAMELIDynamics help with?
CAMELIDynamics makes everyday management easier, safer and more enjoyable for both animals and people:
The philosophy behind CAMELIDynamics
Camelidynamics is built on the idea that alpaca and llama cooperation comes from preparation, communication and thoughtful handling — not force.
The methods teach handlers to understand how camelids use balance, movement and spatial pressure so routine management becomes safer and less stressful for everyone involved.
Instead of relying on restraint, Camelidynamics focuses on setting up situations where animals can succeed calmly.
Marty McGee Bennett
CAMELIDynamics is based on the idea that most difficult handling situations are not “bad behaviour”. They are often the result of confusion, imbalance, fear, unclear communication or management systems that make cooperation difficult.
CAMELIDynamics incorporates principles from Tellington TTouch, behavior science, positive reinforcement, clicker training, and Marty McGee Bennett’s decades of practical experience handling thousands of camelids around the world.
The science behind CAMELIDynamics
Marty’s understanding of the science of behaviour, combined with years spent studying alongside some of the world’s most influential animal trainers and educators—including Linda Tellington-Jones, Terry Ryan, Karen Pryor, Dr Susan Friedman and Teresa McKeon—has shaped CAMELIDynamics into a practical, humane and effective system for handling and training camelids.
The methods are designed to be safe for both humans and camelids. They can be used by people of all ages, sizes and experience levels, and focus on creating willing cooperation through understanding rather than force.
Read more about Marty’s extraordinary journey working with alpacas and llamas, and how that experience led her to develop CAMELIDynamics.
Image credit: Tess Homewood of Bonnington Farm, UK, leads an alpaca using refined signals during a Camelidynamics clinic at Mullacott Alpacas.
Is CAMELIDynamics only for experienced owners?
No. Camelidynamics is suitable for everyone from brand-new owners to experienced breeders, shearers and veterinarians.
The focus is not on “natural talent” with animals. It is about learning practical handling skills that improve communication and reduce stress.
CAMELIDynamics is about humans learning skills more than teaching animals.
A different way of thinking
What’s the most useful thing you can get your llama or alpaca to do consistently?
Nothing.
Think about it. If you could work with your camelid in a way that didn’t provoke fear and the need to move away, wouldn’t that be amazing?
You could trim nails, put on a halter, fit a pack or perform routine husbandry without a struggle. Most of the time, we don’t need our animals to perform tricks. We simply need them to stand calmly or move willingly.
Learning to work in a way that doesn’t provoke fear, flight or resistance is the real secret.
Watch CAMELIDynamics in action
Below is a video showing Marty establishing incremental contact with a llama.
A more thoughtful way with your camelids starts here!
Find out how you can learn CAMELIDynamics.