VIDEOS
- Click and Reward Training for Llamas - Volume 1 (Jim and Amy Logan) - illustrates a method involving positive reinforcement training for llamas and the amazing things they can be trained to do
- Training Llamas to Drive (Bobra Goldsmith) - from choosing the proper llama to the correct angle of the shafts
- 1996 MTSU Llama Show (2 copies) - film of the first Tennessee llama show in Murfreesboro, TN
- Treating Your Llama Kindly (Dr. LaRue Johnson, DVMJ)
- TTEAM Handling Techniques for Veterinarians, Technicians and Owners (Marty McGee)
- All about Llamas Tape # 2 - Breeding, birthing, and new-born care - highly informative for the new llama owner and anyone expecting their first cria
- Intro to Packing (Wes Holmquist) - Instructional video for beginners and experienced packers as well
- Breeding, Birthing, and Newborn Care (Taylor Gavin) - A complete guide to llama reproduction
- The First 24 Hours (John Mallon method, Video Tape #1), Running time:
1:00 hour in length
Deals with the first 24 hours of a llama's life, and shows how Mr. Mallon prepares the cria for future training. This training method helps remove fear of the human touch.
"Train your youngsters while they are at their most impressionable age and most receptive to learning. This early training stays with them and helps them to become cooperative, willing companions for life. The most important hours you will ever spend with your llamas are those immediately following birth."
(Also available for purchase directly from Useful Llama Items (800-635-5262) or LLAMAS Store (800-401-5262) for around $49.00) - Halter Breaking and Training (John Mallon method, Video Tape #2) , Running time:
1:45 minutes in length
Builds a solid foundation for stress-free leading, loading, crossing obstacles, etc. Demonstrating with three animals, aged 2-7 months and introduced to the halter and lead rope for the first time, John teaches you to help your llamas to quickly overcome their fears and respond willingly to the lightest touch.
"A most valuable first lesson that eliminates all of the guess-work and guarantees the perfect timing needed to teach llamas of any age to respond to the slightest cue. If you want your llamas to be 'light in the hand,' this is how to start them."
(Also available for purchase directly from Useful Llama Items (800-635-5262) or LLAMAS Store (800-401-5262) for around $59.00)
BOOKS
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- Llamas on the Trail - A Packer's Guide (David Harmon and Amy Rubin) - Covers all of the basics from selecting your llamas to hitting the trail
- A Handbook For Llamas - First Aid Techniques (Elizabeth A. Lewis) - The book is divided into 2 areas: first aid and home treatment
- The Lesser Brother (Jeri Massi) - Story of a boy from the dark side of New York city to a llama farm in New Hampshire and how he comes to grips with his inner struggles
- Waldo Chronicles (Gwen Ingram) - Read how a thirteen year old llama begins a new life as a happy, educated, and cooperative companion
- What About Conformation? (Wes Holmquist,
Averill Abbott, Murray Fowler, DVM) - Confirmation check list, the right questions, llama
pricing worksheet, form, function, conformation and soundness
- Spinning Llama & Alpaca (Chris Switzer) - Written for students, spinners and people wanting to use lama wool
- Veterinary Lama Field Manual (Dr. Norm Evans) - Covers basic "Lamas 101 through poisonous snake bites"
- Llama Handling and Training - The TTEAM Approach (Marty McGee with Linda Tellington-Jones) - Start-to-finish TTEAM training
- A Guide to Raising Llamas (Gale Birutta) - Care, showing, breeding, packing, profiting
MISCELLANEOUS
- Llamas for Love and Money
- Leaders Manual for 4-H
- Parasite Control Program
- Why Llamas? 1992 and 1993
- Top Line (2), 1993 ORVLA
- Quilting Instructions for Bedroll
- Guard Llama - Ohio State University
- SCLA Humming Herald (3) 1992 and 1993
- ALSA Showring, October 1993
- SSLA Journal, Winter 1993
- Tennessee Magazine (4)
- Llama Tails - Saluda Farms
- Llama Behavior Newsletter (3) 1992 and 1993
- Critical Care Neonatology
- Heat Stress - O'Neil
- 1992 South Central Llama Association Conference Notebook