Gentle Spirit Behavior & Training Clinics

Testimonials

Cathy,
Thanks for putting on a private clinic for my small staff. It helps to have everyone "on the same page", and handling the alpacas in the same way. We sheared 120 suris this year, and all but two of them standing without restraint. Our customers tell us that out suris are the friendliest alpacas they own. The figure-8 body wrap using an Ace bandage has been especially useful, and was something that none of us had tried before.
Andy Tillman, OR

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Hi Cathy,

Just wanted to tell you how much my son Brent and I enjoyed your clinic. Brent wasn't sure about attending but had a great time -- he thought you were so funny. We have already used a lot. In fact, Brent had a young male up at the fair... he is fairly nervous type and by the fourth day he was so stressed out that he started getting thick foam all over his lips. We had the vet check him twice and he didn't know what was the cause (we suspected stress.) Brent decided it would be a good idea to massage his gums and mouth. Jar-Jar not only tolerated it, but enjoyed it! He normally doesn't enjoy being touched at all. It settled him right down and that was the end of the foaming. Thanks again!
Donna and Brent, WA

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Hi Cathy,

I really enjoyed your clinic Friday night at Cornell University. If you are ever back in our area we love to have you visit! Thanks again!.
Gail, NY

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Cathy,

I wanted to drop you a note to say thank you again for the training I received from you in Oklahoma City. Storm also thanks you, as we now are communicating fairly well, and neither is afraid of the other anymore. 8 - ))
Nancy, OK

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Hi Cathy,

Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed your approach to teaching. I've been to a few too many seminars run by "gurus" of the final word in whichever field of training. Your approach made sense to me and I believe I was able to learn exactly what I had hoped to learn when I signed up for the weekend. Your respect for both the animals and the students was appreciated.
Sheena, Canada

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Hi Cathy,

I am indebted to you once again. I just helped a couple with four alpaca boys find homes for them-- they couldn't keep up with them anymore. The man asked me to help him load the boys into a trailer, as he couldn't get it done by himself. I drove there and boom, haltered them all, boom, walked them into the trailer. The guy asked how did I do that? I told him I had the best teacher (you) and that a lot of it is body language and attitude. He and his wife have been struggling with these boys for years. Couldn't halter them, couldn't do much of anything.
THANK YOU.
Kirsten, MN

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Dear Cathy,
Thank you for a wonderful llama clinic! I learned so much!!! I understand more about positioning now. I appreciate the Gentle Spirit method of training. It makes so much sense to me. I know the llamas are glad I discovered a better way. We applaud you!!!
Kathy Kramer, Treasure Acres

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Dear Cathy,

I cannot say how remarkable our time was together last year and how inspiring your work is.
Donna, VT

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