Articles & Resources
Explore practical articles, research and learning resources to help you better understand camelid behavior and work with llamas and alpacas in a kind, respectful and effective way.
These resources bring together more than 45 years of CAMELIDynamics teaching, experience and problem-solving.
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What is your alpaca or llama’s behavior telling you?
Understand alpaca and llama behavior beyond labels like “stubborn” or “dominant.” Marty McGee Bennett explains how observing behavior and using the ABC model can improve handling.
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No-restraint injections in alpacas and llamas — yes, you can!
Learn how CAMELIDynamics can make injections calmer and easier for alpacas and llamas by working with movement rather than relying on physical restraint.
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What is a camelid neck wrap and how can it help your alpaca or llama?
A camelid neck wrap is a simple handling tool that may help an alpaca or llama feel steadier during haltering, oral medication and medical care. Learn why it works and how to use it safely.
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How to calmly catch an alpaca or llama: the midline catch and bracelet
Learn how the CAMELIDynamics midline catch uses body position, balance and release to help you calmly catch and handle alpacas and llamas.
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CAMELIDynamics Deep Dive
A year of advanced online learning with Marty McGee Bennett CAMELIDynamics is much more than a collection of handling techniques. It is a way of understanding behavior, observing the animal in front of you and finding the least intrusive, most…
