35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Camelid Book Written, April 30 2003
By Audean Duespohl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Camelid Companion (Paperback)
Whether one is a novice or a long time owner of alpacas and/or llamas, this book has something for everyone. Some of the techniques seems so simple and sensible that one wonders why it took so long for someone to tell the lama community about how to work with these wonderful creatures successfully. It is amazing how a changing your behavior will alter and improve your relationship with your animals. The books is clearly written, explicit in detail, and right on target. It is filled with vital knowledge for all alpaca and llama owners! Tired of picking up your alpacas to get to move easily? Read this book! Try the techniques outlined in this book and you will have everyone asking you why your alpaca or llama responds so well to you and your wishes! If you can not read this book and find numerous tips on "training" yourself so that your alpacas or llamas can trust you and help you become a "team", then you are holding the book upside down! A "must" for everyone who loves alpacas and llamas.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Training Book, May 15 2002
By "alpacalover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Camelid Companion (Paperback)
This book is great. I'll try to tell you why I think so...This book tells you very much about training lamas. Almost every alpaca or llama breeder has 'problem animals.' This book will help you solve the problems.
It is not only very informative, Marty also uses humour. This will keep you reading even longer!
The book is highly priced but the book is really worth it! It counts 400 pages, full with info and pictures. As a llama or alpaca owner, it's a must have, and if you do not own lamas, this is a great way to begin learning about training and handling them!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound Training Discussions, Dec 22 2003
By Howard T. Smith, Ph.D. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Camelid Companion (Paperback)
Bennett's book provides a sound psychological and behavioral theory for all of the handling or training that a llama owner needs. She describes clearly how to handle and train any llama in an effective manner. No book explains llama behavior, handling, and training better than Bennett's.
Howard T. Smith, Ph.D.