Hey Beau, THANK you for sharing your bit of the world with all. I have a horse and have trained horses, and trained riders, as well as worked with a therapeutic riding non-profit to help children with many different challenges/loss of ability. While watching and listening to how you train, it was SUCH a joy to see YOUR joy in doing this rewarding work. ...like a carpenter who starts to see the wood grains come alive into their own beauty, large animal trainers of animals who are compatible with humans is everything you said it is. Horse people who are "in the know"... know that when someone says "Oh, I got an awful horse, this horse can't do anything right! Can we turn back and get me a different horse?". They never hear an answer as if it were not heard. Because the answer would be, it's never the horse, it's always the rider. Switching will not help you nor the next animal. Human/Animal companions have an unwritten natural agreement that says "I am the beast. I will always be the beast. You are the human and you are the one who know how to change what you do. SO if you do not like what I am doing, change how you are asking and maybe you will get a different answer". And in that way, a horse I was introduced to in my early 40's after trying many different times over the years to really learn how to ride well, staying seated in the saddle, getting the motions I'm asking for.. and this horse taught me how to ride by being so stubborn that he wouldn't do it, UNLESS I asked in the right way, no matter HOW many times I asked in the wrong way. No one liked this horse. They said he was too stubborn. He was lazy. Didn't want to do the work. In less than one summer we were soaring through fields of long grass, bareback, free and crazy happy. He had what he was waiting for all those years, respect to ask the right way, and I learned how to listen to equine, then canines. And I think Llamas just may be next. :)
Very helpful video, it’s not like it’s easy to get a class on “how to train your llama” haha, so watching your videos will be something we can look back on if we need some pointers. It’s impressive how much they already love you and are curious about you, every animal owners dream! I can also appreciate that you guys don’t use treats for training since that can cause some confusion when other people try to handle your animals. It’s helpful to see other tactics for training aside from just giving treats when they do something
Thank you for the very thoughtful and in-depth comment Hannah. A lot of folks ask us why we do not do reward training. Now I can just show them your comment. Thank you very much.
I am shearing some tough pregnant females who have never been handled, first time for me. This gives me perspective on the future of with the babies. The training box is what got my attention. Nice video. Thank you.
I can really really appreciate your tenderness and thought process. For being away from their mom, there's certainly a level of comfort between them and you. Soon their anxiety will turn to trust and make them happy and therefore trainable. Excellent video and great job. Not to mention I think Nick (think that's his name) wants to be a Superstar! He's not camera shy! LOL!! 😁
Beau, this looks like one of my favorite days. I wish I was there with you; it looks really fun. You have some beautiful animals. Loved the one named Liberty. I have a granddaughter name Liberty. She was born on the 4th of July. I does look really rewarding. I can't believe that you can keep all of their names straight. Nobody is camera shy. Cheers,
That is so cool. We should have you and the family up to come see lady Liberty and the crew sometime. It guess when you work with them every day you can keep them straight much easier.
Hi! I just found your channel and subscribed. I got the pleasure of working with llamas as a docent at my city zoo for 13 years. Zoo visitors loved to see them out walking. I enjoyed watching your training methods. Beautiful crias!
Hi Beau, didn’t realize until I watched one of Randy’s videos that you had your own too. I wondered how you were able to loan them out to Randy and they behaved for him almost exactly the same way they do for you, now I understand. Keep up with the great videos, and I’m wondering when you’re gonna go on another outing with Randy and crew. I am moving back to Montana soon and hope to go hunting next year, and I’d really like to talk to you about all your llama information. Again, thanks for the great videos!
I'm planning to build my own training box but I haven't found any ideas online. Could you give me some measurement suggestions? Thanks. I love all your videos.
The cute is 40" wide and 10' long. I dont think it needs to be 10' long. I think 8' would do just fine. I have been thinking about building another one this winter. I think we might just do that.
I like the videos! Keep up the informative stuff as well as the hunting content. So at what age do you introduce the saddle? A comment you made on the video made me think they are probably around a year or so. At what age do you add a little weight? I know as a general rule they should be 3+ before you start loading them down with substantial weight. Thanks!
Believe it or not SA has areas with tons of snow. They do pretty good in the snow but are not going to dig for food in the snow like native NA animals such as elk and bighorn sheep.
Love his patience and gentleness with the Llamas.
love your approach to animals. No force, no hurry, just love and patience.
Hey Beau, THANK you for sharing your bit of the world with all. I have a horse and have trained horses, and trained riders, as well as worked with a therapeutic riding non-profit to help children with many different challenges/loss of ability. While watching and listening to how you train, it was SUCH a joy to see YOUR joy in doing this rewarding work. ...like a carpenter who starts to see the wood grains come alive into their own beauty, large animal trainers of animals who are compatible with humans is everything you said it is. Horse people who are "in the know"... know that when someone says "Oh, I got an awful horse, this horse can't do anything right! Can we turn back and get me a different horse?". They never hear an answer as if it were not heard. Because the answer would be, it's never the horse, it's always the rider. Switching will not help you nor the next animal. Human/Animal companions have an unwritten natural agreement that says "I am the beast. I will always be the beast. You are the human and you are the one who know how to change what you do. SO if you do not like what I am doing, change how you are asking and maybe you will get a different answer". And in that way, a horse I was introduced to in my early 40's after trying many different times over the years to really learn how to ride well, staying seated in the saddle, getting the motions I'm asking for.. and this horse taught me how to ride by being so stubborn that he wouldn't do it, UNLESS I asked in the right way, no matter HOW many times I asked in the wrong way. No one liked this horse. They said he was too stubborn. He was lazy. Didn't want to do the work. In less than one summer we were soaring through fields of long grass, bareback, free and crazy happy. He had what he was waiting for all those years, respect to ask the right way, and I learned how to listen to equine, then canines. And I think Llamas just may be next. :)
First class video! Sincerely, the world needs more people like you. Keep up the great work! +1Like...
Awesome training box you built there.
Llamas are my favorite animal. I love them so much. You are lucky 🙂
Our favorite animal as well. We agree with you we are very lucky
Those llamas are beautiful and friendly I like it ❤️❤️🌹🌹
Beau.. are you ever NOT in a pleasant mood???lol great work gang..😎
Thanks for the comment Mark. We all have our weak moments:)
Very helpful video, it’s not like it’s easy to get a class on “how to train your llama” haha, so watching your videos will be something we can look back on if we need some pointers. It’s impressive how much they already love you and are curious about you, every animal owners dream! I can also appreciate that you guys don’t use treats for training since that can cause some confusion when other people try to handle your animals. It’s helpful to see other tactics for training aside from just giving treats when they do something
Thank you for the very thoughtful and in-depth comment Hannah. A lot of folks ask us why we do not do reward training. Now I can just show them your comment. Thank you very much.
Oh man. I can see why you love them. ❤️😁
Ahhh, looks like fun. They are so sweet!!
It was a blast. Training helps pass the winter by for us.
@@wildernessridgetrailllamas6971 truly gorgeous animals you got there
That was awesome, so cute! Nick is going to be a great one. Thank you for sharing the thought process along the way.
I think so to. He is a curious fella. It seems to translate well on the trail.
So cute!!
i just love how interested they are with cameras and pretty much everything, i see why you love llamas so much!
You are so lucky I'm obsessed with llamas... they make me happy when my life is going bad. If i win the lottery im getting 6 llamas on a farm lol
I am shearing some tough pregnant females who have never been handled, first time for me. This gives me perspective on the future of with the babies. The training box is what got my attention. Nice video. Thank you.
Watching this again wife loves them wonder if my home owners association would let me have two of them in backyard 🤔
I can really really appreciate your tenderness and thought process. For being away from their mom, there's certainly a level of comfort between them and you. Soon their anxiety will turn to trust and make them happy and therefore trainable. Excellent video and great job. Not to mention I think Nick (think that's his name) wants to be a Superstar! He's not camera shy! LOL!! 😁
Man alive Nick wants to run the joint I think:) thank you for the great comment and observations Eric.
Nice is so cute.
New sub from Texas. Just watched an U are an amazing human. Kind, gentle like a good man should be. Oh an the llamas r terrific to see.
Beau, this looks like one of my favorite days. I wish I was there with you; it looks really fun. You have some beautiful animals. Loved the one named Liberty. I have a granddaughter name Liberty. She was born on the 4th of July. I does look really rewarding. I can't believe that you can keep all of their names straight. Nobody is camera shy. Cheers,
That is so cool. We should have you and the family up to come see lady Liberty and the crew sometime. It guess when you work with them every day you can keep them straight much easier.
Very interesting. Amazing animals.
Really Cool!! Thanks for sharing!
Great info.
They act like they're looking for a treat.
Hi! I just found your channel and subscribed. I got the pleasure of working with llamas as a docent at my city zoo for 13 years. Zoo visitors loved to see them out walking. I enjoyed watching your training methods. Beautiful crias!
That is so cool. Thank you for reaching out and watching the channel.
I might have to get some llamas. Just enough to hunt with 😊
your training is very similar to what I used to do with the colts I raised, very nice
We converted some of our horse training ideas and methods over to llamas. It seems to work pretty good. Thank you for watching Al.
They're like giant cats. I have ten cats --all related-- and they like and need lots of contact and attention.
Hi Beau, didn’t realize until I watched one of Randy’s videos that you had your own too. I wondered how you were able to loan them out to Randy and they behaved for him almost exactly the same way they do for you, now I understand. Keep up with the great videos, and I’m wondering when you’re gonna go on another outing with Randy and crew. I am moving back to Montana soon and hope to go hunting next year, and I’d really like to talk to you about all your llama information. Again, thanks for the great videos!
Maybe I missed it, but why do you put them through the box? To train them for entering a trailer?
i need training too
I'm planning to build my own training box but I haven't found any ideas online. Could you give me some measurement suggestions? Thanks. I love all your videos.
So we went 8' long and 8' tall and then 40" inside measurement for width. It seems to be a great size for most things
This is great can you create a udemy course about caring for llamas?
if I may ask, how wide and long is the training chute? Thanks for the great video. The master is well mannered itself! lol
The cute is 40" wide and 10' long. I dont think it needs to be 10' long. I think 8' would do just fine. I have been thinking about building another one this winter. I think we might just do that.
I like the videos! Keep up the informative stuff as well as the hunting content.
So at what age do you introduce the saddle? A comment you made on the video made me think they are probably around a year or so. At what age do you add a little weight? I know as a general rule they should be 3+ before you start loading them down with substantial weight. Thanks!
New sub here.. thinking hard on a guard Llama for my small sheep herd. Do you guys have worm issues with yours?
Nick: “Teacher, can I have extra homework for the weekend?!”
if you tell me to do that i would do it too😍😘
Llama life
How old are these Llamas please?
8-10 months
Praise llama in boat we call him boat llama
they are from South America, how can they adapt to snow?!!!
Believe it or not SA has areas with tons of snow. They do pretty good in the snow but are not going to dig for food in the snow like native NA animals such as elk and bighorn sheep.
😍💋💋💋💋
Any new babies. My wife is waiting for you to name one after her
March 28th is the first due date. Stay tuned.
My number one rule when I am training my dogs. If I had a bad day then we don't train.