"Working in the Round Pen" — A Three-DVD Training Series with John Mallon

If you have ever struggled with a difficult or unhandled animal, this extraordinary three-DVD tutorial from renowned llama and alpaca trainer John Mallon is exactly what you need.

In this one-of-a-kind series, John works with a previously unhandled 3½-year-old male llama — taking him from first touch all the way to leading while carrying packs. Every step of the journey is captured on film, giving you an up-close, detailed look at John's gentle and effective training philosophy in action.

Along the way, John desensitizes the llama to being handled all over his body — ears, tail, belly, legs, and feet — all done at liberty, never tied to a fence. He also demonstrates, for the first time on film, his unique method of using a simple bath towel to safely and quickly desensitize a full-grown animal, with amazingly fast results. You will also see John introduce the pack saddle and panniers, and guide the animal through learning to manage himself calmly in new and frightening situations — without danger to himself or others.

Whether you have never attended a John Mallon clinic or have seen him work many times, this series is an invaluable resource. For newcomers, it will be a truly eye-opening experience. For those already familiar with John's methods, it serves as an excellent reference to return to whenever your training goes off-track.

Please note: There is some wind noise in the background of this recording. John was aware of this during production and repeated any instructions that may have been difficult to hear. In consideration of this, the series is offered at a discounted price of $99.

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