HI Nina, In this last video (handling 2) I like that you are not using the "stern" voice or the WHOA marker and that you reinforcing the little...
Hi Nina, Great that you videotaped yourself doing this so we can see what you are doing! Thanks for doing this, you are always so BRAVE! I...
Hi all, I agree with Marty the desensitization and counterconditioning are good ways of getting some cooperation with leg touches. They are all...
Hi there, I am in complete agreement with Marty on this one. Trying to act tough may work in the short term but in the long run she will very...
Re: Llama Behavior - A Very Unhappy Resident at My Veterinary Teaching Hospital! FANTASTIC Staci! Your good work set the stage and the new...
Re: Llama Behavior - A Very Unhappy Resident at My Veterinary Teaching Hospital! Marty has EXCELLENT advice about dealing with spitting as well....
Re: Llama Behavior - A Very Unhappy Resident at My Veterinary Teaching Hospital! Staci, It would be really good for you to learn something about...
In my zeal to get my questions out I didn't say THANKYOU For your kind comments on some of my posts! Glad to be of assistance. You are the one...
Debbie If you could, can you pick apart the "getting into your space behavior" for me a little? IF you could answer these questions maybe we...
Re: Llama Behavior - A Very Unhappy Resident at My Veterinary Teaching Hospital! Staci, A specific topic I wanted to touch on as I read your...
Re: Llama Behavior - A Very Unhappy Resident at My Veterinary Teaching Hospital! Staci, I know very well the uphill battle you have with the...
THIS IS A CORRECTION ON THE CALMING AT FEEDING TRAINING. PLEASE NOTE: I mentioned I move forward and then STOP if they are increasing their...
The mind set is so important and as Marty indicated when we think I DON"T WANT, we are already in a state of mind and body to expect the worst and...
Ditto to what Marty says!!! You can see the pictures of my camelids in that thread she posted. And Good for YOU to try to do things a...
Hello all, I am in total agreement that this alpacas behavior is not normal and that she learned and been reinforced that getting close, nudging,...
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