I had the best time taking my clients on a llama trek along the Rio Grande Bosque last weekend! The weather in Albuquerque is superb these days as the season is changing to autumn. And although my lead llama seemed a little anxious, and walking often at a fast pace, my client handled her pressing ahead and straining to get the first peeks around every corner very well. And in reality, he became sort of her trainer for the day. That is really is something to keep in mind when bringing customers into the world of llama trekking: they should expect to be integrated into llama handling process and may be doing some maintenance training and discovery. This can be fun and exciting for new llama handlers on an adventure. In fact, together we discovered that it was the blind corners that caused Dalai to want to quickly approach them -- so that she could see what was there. That was one source for her wanting to get ahead- there were likely others (like when we got close to the parking lot, she knew we were headed home for the day). I believe if she walks that trail again in the near future, she will be more relaxed; as she had only done that walk once or twice in the last year and may have been anxious to know who was at every corner. Dalai is definately the llama who needs the most control or awareness of every situation. So, to test that theory, I hope to get out to the Alameda/Rio Grande open space and walk the trail again - and also visit that awesome camel! -Lynda LIptak
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AuthorLynda Liptak is the founder of Llamas del Sol and is dedicated to sharing the awesomeness of llamas. She has only owned llamas since February 2009 but it has been a very in-depth involvement. Lynda and her family have four wonderful trekking llamas with very different personalities. Lynda has been studying camelid dynamics since the start of her llama adventures and is an active member of Marty McGee's Camelidynamics Forum. She has completed the Basics Clinic (three times!) to include the shearing course, medication administering, and has hosted the Camelidynamics Basic training at the Llamas del Sol ranch. She is a past ski-instructor certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America and an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. She is also holds a masters degree in operations research from the Colorado School of Mines and works part time at Applied Research Associates, inc. as a scientist. Archives
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