Desensitizing llama training - Ep.6 - Llama Life 3.0

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[@susandarcy4552]

I'm so glad you're back and making videos. There is little to no information on training, health, and proper care of llamas on Utube. Thank you so much for all the information and time you put into these videos. They are very much appreciated and have helped new llama owners, like me, do the best for their llams

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Thank you very much for watching. We will try and do more health videos as well.

[@lacyranger8516]

I have quite a few alpacas and some love to be touched while the others take a bit of work to get them comfortable, I will definitely be using the blower suggestion. Not only to desensitize but it will make fleece harvesting even better. 2 birds 1 stone! 😀 Thank you for the video!

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

I like that idea. 2 birds, 1 stone. Let us know how it goes.

[@jenniferpatrick6582]

Thank you so much for this video, I really need visual training about working with my llamas to get it. With your help with these videos I am a better llama owner.

[@susanmartin9852]

Thanks for the video. Desensitization is a long process. It can’t be rushed. We have 2 rescue alpacas from a neglect, abuse situation. We also have a couple of 3 year old llamas that are a joy to work with. The alpacas need so much more careful training, and one llama loves the attention, so he’s more willing. He will be a great pack fella soon.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Very good points. Thank you for the nice comment. Good luck with the pack boys.

[@mollymoffat5953]

My three children (7,9,11) and I are all watching. We really appreciate you guys sharing your knowledge! It is so helpful for us with our new llama.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

That is really cool. Thank you for watching. We really appreciate it.

[@clairet.waters4060]

Thank you for the information! I've decided that llamas are a necessity for my off-grid life, and these videos are wonderful to watch and have me full of confidence on my llama journey! If you don't have videos about what to look for in a llama before you purchase one, I would be interested in that.

[@zachbunn8538]

Thanks for the training suggestions. I think this will be helpful for a couple of our Llamas. 👍

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Very cool. Glad to hear it helped in someway.

[@denisemead764]

Thank you for sharing your llama training info. Very interesting to see what all goes into training. Blower probably feels like warm massage! Suggest Wade's Wisdom tip each video to get kids involved. Great thing to educate kids on farm rather than electronic games.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

You got it. Thank you for the comment.

[@chrishamilton5109]

That was awesome. Thanks for making that.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

You bet Chris.

[@Grayghost1969]

Really enjoy these training videos. I always learn a lot about these critters. Thanks

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

I have been working with them for a good while and still learn stuff all the time. It is a fun journey.

[@michaelnelson1911]

Your videos are so fun to watch. Keep it up!!!

[@michaelnelson1911]

Those are good looking glasses and it you looking into the mirrors, you can see your camera man.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

@@michaelnelson1911 Thank you very much.

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome stuff! 👌

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

Super awesome video!! And videos!! I watched as many as i could a few years ago then i couldn't find you guys anymore but im so glad to have found you again. Weird medical question... have you ever seen scabs on the sides of them? 1 of my llamas has weird scabs on her

[@calebswartz6273]

Really cool stuff Beau! Thanks for sharing.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Thank you Caleb. Thanks for watching.

[@dawnahuggett377]

Great video! It's amazing how fast they realize they are safe and give in. Thanks for sharing your skills for us to see how you end up with such great pack llamas.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

I agree with you. They are pretty smart and savvy to what danger is I think.

[@daleksr449]

Great job I'm learning a lot watching your videos

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Thank you very much Dale.

[@ericwiitala5407]

Beau... I can be a big kid. Does that count? 😁 One of these years I'd love to come out and visit. Great video as always.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Haha yeah it does. I am right there with you.

[@deborrahdutra5599]

Very interesting thank you

[@kienrichalbertsz3231]

Interesting llama farm good sir

[@ZooRaft]

Spa Day for llamas!

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Haha yes.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Beau first off im glad you are doing well physically. But I'm just wondering if you heard of a man named Monty Roberts and read his books? He's a world renowned horse trainer. He grew up training mustangs. He has used his techniques in training deer. He's very interesting reading. Good job

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

Me too. I am very blessed to be in recovery and back in action. I have heard of Monty and a few other amazing trainers out there. I used to read a ton of books on training but I haven't in some time. I should do that again.

[@frankgallegos8048]

Thanks for your time and understanding of Lana's

[@frankgallegos8048]

L Oops

[@scottgregory4837]

Do you have train Llamas to give them a bath.

[@chellyboler5404]

What do you do when you have a Llama that is a kicker and a jumper? My baby Ebony is a feisty little girl; she is almost 6mo old. Besides that she is a sweetie pie. She is my only llama. She loves to kick her feet up.

[@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971]

When they are under 2 years old and like to jump or kick we just kind of let them be young and free but also try to put them in the training box and spend time with them in there. That seems to really help them feel comfortable.

[@dessyedeeclark1144]

Our lambs and our crias all like to jump and kick up their heels. It looks playful but not aggressive. Often their are turns of head or body in space. It seems natural and necessary. Children benefit from swings, jungle gyms, teeter totter movements, helps their balance, vestibular system.

[@taylormaegarner8758]

So I’m working as an animal caregiver at a ranch/petting zoo. We have about 12 llamas, male and female. We’ve been told to desensitize them that we need to smack them when they get in our face/space and are rude. We also have a “rattle paddle” instead of just a stick. They are terrified of it! The llamas are always flinchy, nervous, scared, etc.... I have NO EXPERIENCE with farm animals and am trying to learn how to properly care for them. The owner had told me smacking them is “desensitizing” them, and that we also shouldn’t love on the babies. It’s so confusing. I wish you were close by and I would literally PAY YOU TO TRAIN ME how to train llamas 😂😂😂 and info is much appreciated!!! I feel like smacking them and the rattle paddle is only worsening the situation, but it’s what the owner wants...... HELP!!!!! My email is [e-mail] if you or anyone wants to send me videos/info that will help!!!

[@dessyedeeclark1144]

I've had llamas as guardians for my sheep, ~ 13 years. I waited too long to train because I got lots of bad advice early on, eg never look them in the eye, rattle paddle. While I didn't feel comfortable to do as they said, I didn't have access to good training like I see on these Llama life videos. But being patient and slow my llamas have gotten comfortable with me. Now I feel ready to the proper next steps training.